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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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College Students' Guide to Buffalo

Discover Buffalo: Things you need to know about your college town
By Stephanie Sciandra - NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/05/08 1:53 PM

Perhaps you didn't know what you were getting into when you applied to one of Buffalo Niagara region's colleges or universities. Or, maybe you think you won't mind six months of ice, cold, snow and wind. Either way, welcome to Buffalo — and be prepared to be surprised. There are things you should know about your new home that they didn't tell you at orientation:
Never a dull night — What Buffalo offers when the lights go down
By Andrew Rafferty and Jessica Vosgerchian - NEWS STAFF REPORTERS
Updated: 08/05/08 1:57 PM

"Going to Buffalo, it was like hitting a brick wall. Can't go out, can't do nothing. There's an Applebee's, a TGI Friday's, and they just got a Dave & Busters."
Best study spots off the beaten path
By Jessica Vosgerchian - NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/05/08 2:04 PM

Finding a good study spot is like finding good college friends. Your first semester, you'll try several out until one or two really click.
Dorm food got you down? Welcome to the city of good eats
By Brian Hayden - NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/06/08 11:41 AM

Hometown restaurants reign supreme in Buffalo.
Discover Buffalo's waterfront, parks and neighborhoods
By Brian Hayden - NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/06/08 11:25 AM

It's time to clear the air on what there is to do in Buffalo. Yes, there are very good chicken wings, and yes, one of the natural wonders of the world is only half an hour away. But the next-to-largest city in New York State is known for so much more.


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