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Syracuse University

Breakdown of “Extracurricular Activities” at Syracuse

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By Gender
MalesB+
FemalesB
By Major
AccountingA
Aerospace EngineeringB
AnthropologyA
ArchitectureB+
Art & Design DepartmentB+
BiologyB
Business - Management and AdministrationB+
Chemical EngineeringA+
Civil EngineeringB-
CommunicationsB
Computer EngineeringA-
Computer ScienceA-
Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etcA-
EconomicsA-
EducationB+
Electrical EngineeringB
Engineering DepartmentA+
EnglishB
FinanceB
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etcB
Geography and GeosciencesC
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A-
Interior DesignB
JournalismB+
Mechanical EngineeringA-
Music - PerformanceC
NursingC
OtherB+
Perfomance ArtsA-
PhilosophyA-
Physical Therapy/Exercise ScienceB
PhysicsC
Political ScienceB-
PreLaw and LegalA
PreMed and MedicalA
PsychologyB+
Public HealthF
Public PolicyA-
School of InformationB+
Social WorkC
SociologyB
TelecommunicationsB
UndecidedC+
Video/MediaC-

Against similar schools

Extracurricular Activities compared with similar schools in class.

Syracuse University
 B
Average of All Schools
 B-
Average of schools in class
 B

Cornell University
 A-
Harvard University
 B
New York University
 B-
Boston University
 B
Ithaca College
 B
Northeastern University
 B+
University of Connecticut
 B+
F
A+

Extracurricular Activities

... The thing that keeps me from transferring is the extracurriculars ...Read full comment
... The Honors Program was an enjoyable experience, and Syracuse offers many concerts, speeches, and activities throughout the year (you just have t...Read full comment
... Some sports teams tend to have a tight-knit group, and some majors (anything art or drama related) tend to also be very close ...Read full comment
... Syracuse University, although it has decent-to-good academic programs, is a place for people who: -Love Syracuse sports (Go Orange ...Read full comment
... Some sports teams tend to have a tight-knit group, and some majors (anything art or drama related) tend to also be very close ...Read full comment
... Oh also, enjoy watching your tuition money go towards sports and Carrier Dome maintenance as all your peers get robbed for their North Face Jacke...Read full comment
... Sports teams are really big ...Read full comment
... Sports are huge, but again you don't have to be involved ...Read full comment
... They have groups and organizations but I felt that it was too much of a time commitment for the most part to join a group, I just wanted some act...Read full comment
... All of what I heard from the school were positive things, academics were great, sports were great, the overall campus was great, and the weather ...Read full comment
... Great school, people, and sports but with the current economy and job market, I think I could have went to a similar school with a much lower tui...Read full comment
... However, if you like snow in your shoes, wasting your parents money, conversations about beer or sports, come on over ...Read full comment
... I am involved in numerous activities, organizations, jobs, in addition to greek life at SU ...Read full comment
... Think of the classic college campus with Greek life, great social activities, and beautiful buildings and you have Syracuse University ...Read full comment
... Professors are great, research ops available, every club imaginable and tons of intramurals ...Read full comment
... They have groups and organizations but I felt that it was too much of a time commitment for the most part to join a group, I just wanted some act...Read full comment
... I got involved in various clubs and activities like Greek Life and that has made my college experience amazing ...Read full comment
... We will have guest lecturers come in, parties at the student center, bowling, and many other activities (most are posted through the Orange After...Read full comment
... It has everything: nationally-known sports teams, frats and sororities, every possible major you can think of, beautiful buildings and grounds, g...Read full comment
... Basically Syracuse University boasts a commendable education, tons of school spirit, and lots of student activities during their tours ...Read full comment
... This school needs to respect people who cant afford school and not give money to students who are only their to become a pro-sports player ...Read full comment
... Opportunites/Networking- There are just so many extra-curricular activities that students can immerse themselves in ...Read full comment
... Sports: Okay, you really don't have to love sports if you want to go here ...Read full comment
... It's a pretty big school and you're not going to make friends unless you join clubs/extracurriculars ...Read full comment
... We are big on sports, we are big on research, we are big on scholarship, we are big on success ...Read full comment
... I am getting a great education, have good friends and a very active social life, am involved with extracurriculars, and I feel that I am being p...Read full comment
... And if you don't blend then be prepared for bullying and being excluded from many many activities ...Read full comment
... Twenty years ago or even ten years ago, Syracuse was well respected and known for its rich traditions, competitive academics, competitive sports...Read full comment
... They only care about their sports and baby the players even though the players waste money that could go to more needed students ...Read full comment
... If I had to sum up SU in two words, I'd say GREEK and SPORTS ...Read full comment
... Everyone sports 'SU' gear on campus, so school spirit is alive and well ...Read full comment
... Sports are huge here, but a lot of fun ...Read full comment
... Drinking is one of the activities to pass the time here ...Read full comment
... The speakers and the extracurriculars truly offer something for everyone ...Read full comment
... I am involved in many activities and I find that you can't be just any person to be the top leader of organizations, like you were in high school...Read full comment
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