<p>Since you’ve said you’re 23, going to 24, I assume you probably won’t live in a dorm (and should you choose, you will likely want to gouge someone’s eyes out by day four.) </p>
<p>Can you afford an NYC apartment? And what part of NYC? Brooklyn? Manhattan? the Bronx?</p>
<p>The “experience” may vary based on location.
I live in Manhattan, I’ve moved twice around here, and my current rent is almost $4,000/month. And if you’re considering Manhattan, you might want to research the 40x salary rent requirement that many (though not all) complexes enforce.</p>
<p>Make sure you’re thinking realistically.</p>