What is it like living and studying in Buffalo?
The Buffalo-Niagara metropolitan area has a population of about one million and is well situated in western New York State, with easy access to northeastern United States, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada, and reasonable airfare to most places. It offers excellent cultural and recreational amenities without the high living expenses and stressful environment associated with larger cities. Abundant and affordable housing is available on-campus or nearby for single or married students. Buffalo has four distinct seasons with different attractions. The winter is actually no different from that in other northern cities, and can be an asset for those who love downhill or cross-country skiing. The campus is one of the most modern among major research universities in the United States, with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, powerful supercomputers, and wireless connectivity. It is located in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo, which has been consistently rated one of the safest cities in
