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Whenever discussing Syracuse, it is important to distinguish between the city of Syracuse and the University of Syracuse. Never is it more evident than in this section. SU is the castle on top of the Syracuse hill. Since Syracuse is a large university, most students find contentment in staying on campus because there is usually something going on. For those students that wish to venture off the campus, there are still options for them in the city of Syracuse and the surrounding areas.

There isn’t much going on in the actual city of Syracuse; however, Carousel Mall is a popular hangout for SU students. The mall, most of the time, is far more populated by Syracuse high school kids. Then, there is Turning Stone Casino, a quick 30-minute drive from the campus, where students can legally gamble away what little money they have left. You can also bowl, barhop, or catch a movie, again at Carousel Mall. Your best option to get out of the routine for a weekend is to head to Montreal, only a four-hour trip. Also, SU is huge, so seeing a Lemoyne College or Onondaga Community College student on SU’s campus is about as rare as a warm front.

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momomomomo

Design and Visual Communications '13

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where are all the majors?

none of the design majors are on here.

May 13, 2012

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bleedorange123

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

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Location

Syracuse is a small city with nothing to do. It is unsafe off campus and there are many ghetto areas, especially near BBB. However, there is a huge mall not too far from campus, and that is basically the only attraction. It is a rundown, broken, high crime rate city.

Apr 17, 2012

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eliz162008

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '12

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Something for Everybody!

Syracuse has a variety of attractions; there is a zoo, a science museum, Imax theater, great shopping mall, movie theaters. Also Turning Stone Casino is only a 40 minute drive away and there are several wineries not far from here. Sporting events are huge, especially football and basketball. There is an active night life in downtown Syracuse or there are five bars within walking distance of campus. Also the school sponsors several forms of alternative programming such as laser tag, free movies, and white water rafting

Apr 16, 2012

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