wittyrepartee

Hmm- so the places that you are applying to are in very different portions of the country. As is true in India, different areas of the United States have very different "personalities". I've been to the Boston Area (where Tufts is)- so let me give you a description of that area of the country, and hope that other people will give you information about the other places. Both Tufts and Syracuse are in places that get very cold during the winter. I have a lot of trouble handling the weather up there, and I grew up in the Northeast (but further south- so warmer). The Massachusetts area is famous for having people who are very stand-offish, they are not very outgoing and friendly when you meet them on the street (although once you make friends with them they are very nice). However, Boston is a very diverse area, and therefore there will be a lot of foreign students such as yourself- which might not be true in places like Kansas. Also, the city is a beautiful one- especially in the summer when you can go out and visit different areas. There is lots to see, it has an interesting history (it is one of the oldest American cities), and it has great restaurants, interesting nightlife, etc. I hope that this helps your search for a good school!