Syracuse University, located in Syracuse, New York, was founded in 1870. In its one and a half century history, Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize winners, Olympic medal winners, Oscar winners and senior government officials all graduated from Syracuse University.
Joyce Carol Oates, aaron sorkin and Vanessa Williams are alumni of Syracuse University. Another famous university graduate, the current president of the United States, Joe Biden, received a doctorate in law from this university.
Syracuse is the fifth largest city in new york and the most snowy metropolitan area in the United States. The university of the same name is located on the top of the mountain, overlooking the city itself. There are many attractions in Syracuse, including landmark theater, Iverson Art Museum, New York State Expo and many outdoor attractions and activities! Students and residents gather at numerous food, music and cultural festivals.
They can also use more than 170 parks where they can ski, skate, hike, swim and pick apples! Students can also visit the Science and Technology Museum (MOST) and the Salt Industry Museum in their spare time.