anthemsosweet

The city has its downfalls like any other place but there's so much more than the negatives - especially with all the new progress in improving downtown and the waterfront. I am a total BuffaLOVEr so glad I can help!

I don't have much personal experience, but I think UB is great. The North/Amherst is a nice area that's close to a lot of different stores and restaurants. The students, faculty and staff contribute a lot to the area and beyond with research, service, etc - it has a great reputation. Friends that have attended enjoy their programs and experiences. Almost all of them attended for undergrad, but I do know a few people in the law school who really like it (despite always having work to do!). And there are always great speakers, musicians and shows that they sponsor or are at the Center for the Arts; most of the time when I'm at UB it's to see speakers or for Fall Fest and Spring Fest acts. Not a ton of specifics, but I hope it helps!

I'm applying to the TVI program and emailed admissions after they extended the deadline for applications to April 1. Their response was: I was the same with constantly checking the forums and results page - it looks like we just have to keep waiting!

The best way to get from the airport to North would probably be a cab. I don't think UB has shuttles or anything, and the Metro buses would take multiple transfers/over an hour for a 20 minute drive! There's more information on the airport's website here.

The Buffalo News has a site dedicated to real estate and rentals called HomefinderExtra. As a lifelong Buffalonian I've never used it but it seems like a good place to start!