Syracuse University - Finger Lakes #3

Syracuse University is home to some 13,000 students but if you apply to their College of Arts and Sciences, it's like attending a highly selective liberal arts college within the heart of a major research university. In other words, there is something for everyone at Syracuse. Strong programs abound including their renowed Newhouse School of Communication (Bob Costas and Steve Kroft are notable alums) and the School of Architecture. Downtown Syracuse is within walking distance of campus, offering an excellent art museum, an opera company, a symphony and plenty of local restaurants. Carousel Mall, a shopaholics dream with six levels of stores, is just 10 minutes away. Although it does get cold, football fans need not worry since games are played in the Carrier Dome, but basketball really rocks the house. There are plenty of study abroad opportunties since SU has nine fully staffed campuses around the world including Turkey, Chile and Hong Kong. Community spirit is evident from the minute you walk on campus and the students couldn't be friendlier.