a complicated situation with NYU...

Transfer Students
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<p>So, I was a freshman at NYU last year but I left to attend WashU. Apparently I didn't know what I was suited for, because I don't really like it in St. Louis and I miss NYU more than I can explain.</p>

<p>I want to transfer back. I'm wondering... do you think NYU would take me back? I don't need FA, so I don't know if that helps me at all because I don't remember if they're need-blind or not. I also won't have any grades to show them from WashU, since their application is due November 1st and I won't be finished with the first semester here until December.</p>

<p>Any opinions? I really need all the help I can get... along with a killer essay explaining why I made the biggest mistake of my life.</p>

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<p>I think you've still got a great shot. If you were accepted to NYU once, you've obviously got what they're looking for. If you were accepted into WashU after that, I would assume that you've got very good stats. Just be sure to explain how big of a mistake you've made and how much more you enjoy NYU than WashU. Considering WashU's prestige, I'm sure they'll be very happy to hear from a student that loves their college enough that they're willing to go through the transfer process again.</p>

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<p>Ummm...you might want to give WashU a chance....instead of shoot for the spring semester.</p>

<p>Hopefully, you'll have ECs at WashU by now, and good grades. It won't help you to rush and apply, although they will take the grades you've already earned into consideration.</p>

<p>If you can articulate your reasons for transfering back on your application, there should not be a problem to go back to NYU.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I guess I just don't see myself ever fitting in here because it's just so far off from what I actually want. Too bad that I'm realizing it now.</p>

<p>My grades here aren't even that spectacular because I'm so unhappy and it's all that I can focus on. They may or may not ask for my midterm grades, but I'm kind of hoping that they don't. </p>

<p>I'm really counting on my essay to help me, because writing is one of my strengths and an advisor at WashU told me that she read my essay and thought that it was really powerful. And now I'm going back to NYU for a few days and I have a feeling that I won't want to leave to come back here.</p>

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<p>What is it that you like so much about NYU? I am a new yorker and personally can't stand the hectic city atmosphere--that is why I was meticulous to choose a suburban university with a warm campus and community.</p>

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<p>As someone that has grown up in the country(ish) for my entire life, I have visited NYC and loved the hectic lifestyle. It's a big change to go from the city that goes to bed at 8:00 to the city that never sleeps. For some people, NYC is exactly what they're looking for, at least for college.</p>

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<p>The funny thing is that most kids "under-utilize" the city whether it is New York or St. Louis or L.A., etc...</p>

<p>Don't get me wrong, I love NYC, but I also enjoy St. Louis, Philly, Atlanta, Nashville, Seattle, Portland, San Franscisco, Mephis, etc...</p>

<p>As for WashU, I love that it's close to the city center, that the U district is five minutes away, that Clayton has some trendy eateries, and that the Central West End is a shuttle ride away with a WashU ID. Plus, there are a lot of kids from the Northeast, so it feels like a NY suburb.</p>

<p>I guess I'm a little surprised that you miss NYU, since it doesn't have a "campus" per say, its larger, and there is little campus spirit. Anyhow, just do well this semester and all will be well for transfer.</p>

<p>I would just caution you about visiting NYU....since you have not let go of your NYU experience, it may be difficult to get into to the swing of things anywhere else...just know that even if you transfer back to NYU, your experiences will not be as they were your first-year.</p>

<p>By visiting, you may be making it harder for yourself, even if going back to hangout will give you a sense of security. BTW, are you originally from the city?</p>

<p>Good luck, and I hope it works out for you.</p>

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<p>"I guess I'm a little surprised that you miss NYU, since it doesn't have a "campus" per say, its larger, and there is little campus spirit. Anyhow, just do well this semester and all will be well for transfer."</p>

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<li>I am also flabbergasted by his stance.</li>
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<p>I friend of mine that goes to nyu repeatedly complains about the school's nonchalant atmosphere in that everyone goes about their personal business and the school is square in the city where students are mingled with regular residents and don't really have a strong sense of community. I guess this works to give you a taste of what it will be like in the " real world", but schools with an eclosed campus cetanily have their advantages.</p>

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<p>Many of my friends who started at NYU ended up transfering out, a few to WashU, and they liked it better.</p>

<p>I guess it's about what you want out of the experience. For some, the hustle and bustle of NYC is a draw. My friends that attend schools in the city all end up staying mostly on campus, unless they are from the tri-state area.</p>

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<p>people also tend to forget how competitive the job market really is in new york city.</p>

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<p>No chance,don't apply.</p>

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<p>mark19-- I actually like the fact that it's in NYC and I prefer to see that everyone is nonchalant.. which may sound weird, but it's kind of suited for everyone. If you want to be with people, then you go out and there are a million things to do. If you want to be alone, you can walk around and go somewhere or just stay inside. Either way, no one cares because they have their own agendas to follow. You can be left alone without being bothered by anyone nagging at you, or you can surround yourself with people. Either way, you're never really alone because there are always people on the streets or in the dorms.</p>

<p>isleboy-- Yeah, I did under-utilize NYC, and I'm probably doing the same here. The thing is... NYC is a lot easier to attempt to utilize. If you walk out of a building, you're right there in the middle of things. In St. L, you really need a car to get around. There's the metrolink and the bus system, but you still have to walk a decent amount to get to the stations. Everyone who I've come into contact with here doesn't even want to do that. And I'm from northern NJ originally, so I've been to NYC often enough. The distance factor is another reason why I'm unhappy here. Other than that, I really don't like being in a campus where I feel so restricted and confined. I think I just didn't know what to do with all of the freedom at NYU, after leaving some lame NJ suburb after having been there for 18 years of my life.</p>

<p>Matt-- Just because I'm not going to hang out with you this weekend doesn't mean that you have to take it out on me. And the next time you want to call "Emily", make sure it's the right one.</p>

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And the next time you want to call "Emily", make sure it's the right one.

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<p>I've made that mistake before.</p>

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<p>Well, since you aren't Matt, it's perfectly understandable.</p>

<p>CC deleted all of the fun posts where I owned Matt. :(</p>