<p>what kind of allowance are you guys getting a month? what do the students at NYU generally have?</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Allowance? I haven't gotten allowance since middle school...</p>
<p>This all depends on the type of person you are and how often you'll spend money and on what.</p>
<p>If you have a meal plan, and assuming you go out 3 nights a week (average at NYU), anywhere from $100-$200 a week should be okay.</p>
<p>im with jesminder...havent gotten an allowance...like ever actually</p>
<p>I think you may have misunderstood the question. By allowance, DCH means "spending money", that you'll definitely need at NYU whether you've gotten an allowance or not.</p>
<p>It varies considerably. If you're on a budget, you can easily go out and spend only $50 a week (though dont expect to be eating much [ or join clubs that give free food]) and still have a very fun time. You can also just as easily blow $200-300 a week, if you want to go out to dinner at restaurants, host parties, buy drinks at clubs, etc. </p>
<p>Lack of spending money really won't impede you from doing much...the base costs of most things are "relatively" cheap..just add ons get you. Ex. Going to movies can cost you $10.50...or close to $30 if you want to take a cab there and get food. Going to club + taxi can cost 20-25....buy a few drinks there you're up to $60.</p>
<p>thanks ABirch...im trying to estimate how much money i'd need to get by on a weekly basis...so whether this is through allowance or job money, anyone can help. just trying to get an estimate of the students at NYU. i guess i assumed the general population at NYU would have an allowance...</p>
<p>im making my money this year before i attend NYU, but as an international student i cant make much money through work once there so i'll be getting an "allowance" from my parents if needs be...trying to estimate if i need one and how much.</p>
<p>i am also curious now into whether the average student at nyu actually gets an allowance, and if so, how much? i know this is ridiculous to estimate for all the students at NYU, but some stereotypes would be nice.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help,</p>
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<p>No prob DCH. Most of my friends here get money from their parents. Remember, Manhattan is an expernsive place, though since you're from London, maybe not so much for you. </p>
<p>Depending on the week, I usually spend around 100-200 on going out. Some weeks it will be less (e.g. during exams) and some it will be more (e.g. I spent about $200 on drinks and Japanese food at only one place last week). I also have a meal plan. </p>
<p>I think you should be okay if you estimate an average of $150 per week on drinking and other types of entertainment. I started a thread just like this last year, you'll probably be able to find it if you do a search.</p>
<p>thanks for the tip bruv...</p>
<p>found it: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=60748&highlight=allowance%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=60748&highlight=allowance</a></p>