<p>oh ya, another thing. to all the my fellow koreans out there, u-hall and 3rd avenue north was like a korean fest this year so you might want to apply there too. who know next year it might be the same deal. on top of that u-hall's got dunkin donuts so it's a very very good choice.</p>
<p><a href="http://nyuhousing.wikispaces.com/%5B/url%5D">http://nyuhousing.wikispaces.com/</a></p>
<p>Plus Uhall has very nice closet space. I haven't seen any of the other dorms, but Uhall's is a small walk-in with enough space for both roommates.</p>
<p>Is it expensive/difficult to get a single in a goddard triple suite?</p>
<p>You won't get a single as a freshman.</p>
<p>There are two singles in triple suites on my floor at Goddard. They were assigned randomly and they aren't more expensive.</p>
<p>Is UHall really that far from the Silver Center and the main part of campus? Would you have to use the subway? (I probably would in the winter since it gets sooo cold lol)</p>
<p>Uhall is like a decent walk. You're not gonna need the subway don't worry. You're gonna get really used to walking once you're here anyway. As far as dorms go I'll rundown my opinons on all of them since I've been to all of them save Uhall and Hayden (been to its lobby and dining hall but not a room)</p>
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<li><p>Brittany- I have friends there so I'm a little partial to it but beyond that it has very large rooms. This is offset however by the fact the very large rooms house 3 people in them. Has no a/c or dining hall. Carpeted floors. The rooms have a homey fall as opposed to the cinder block or bone white image. If you're in Tisch I highly reccomend it since it's like two blocks away from 721 broadway and since most of your classes will be there anyway (unless you're REMU or dance) you should go for it. I'm in Tisch and there are days I wish I'd lived in Brittany...</p></li>
<li><p>Rubin- Basically Brittany with smaller rooms and a dining hall. The lobby is beautiful (Art deco style) and they have this thumb scan thing to enter which is convenient. It's on 5th ave which is swanky. Kinda outta the way though since it's 10th and 5th ave sorta near the park sorta not. If you're Jewish and are very interested in being involved in Jewish life on campus consider Rubin because like a minute away from the Bronfman Center (Koshercaf is in Weinstein but that's not too far of a walk from Rubin).</p></li>
<li><p>Weinstein- Cinderblock rooms which I find kinda depressing. It's supposed to be pretty social. It's NYU's original dorm if anyone thinks that's cool. A lot of time recruitment things set up outside of it so if you like freev stuff you might find it here. Also has 3 options available for dining so you won't get bored. Koshercaf is here if you're going to be eating there.</p></li>
<li><p>Goddard- 100% explorations which really isn't a bad thing since explorations really do build a great sense of community and don't take up much of your time. Plus they let you access the city for free. The rooms are kinda tiny in comparison to other dorms. Starbucks is next door. Communal kitchens in the basement.</p></li>
<li><p>Hayden- You're right on the square which is good and bad since my friends have been woken up by the noise from 2 am drug busts. Has a decent diniinng hall that has Vegetarian/Vegan Wednesdays. Rooms are kinda like Brittany and Rubin though there's AC.</p></li>
<li><p>Uhall- The newest of the freshman dorms. It's in Union Square but it's not really that outta the way and there's plenty of upperclass dorms nearby. Has no dining hall but Palladium (an upperclass dorm with one) is on the same block. This si apartment style with kitchens and common areas which are really nice because of all the aforementioned reasons. It's nice to be able to party in the common area or study there or entertain company or whatever. Uhall has no low-cost option for those looking into that.</p></li>
<li><p>3rd North- I live here so it's a wee bit biased. Basically a crappier Uhall. We're apartment style as well just not as nice. Room sizes vary drasitcally from room to room. 3rd North offers low-cost and if you're ED you're pretty much guarantted to get what you want as far as housing goes so if you want apartment style for cheaper go with that. We have a dining hall but it's pretty awful. We also have courtyard which is nice (if you smoke this is appealing because you can smoke there). We also have a latenight coffee shop that's free provided you buy a 3rd North mug and we also have a 24 hour computer lab with free printing. 3rd North carries a lot of perks with it just pray you get a nice room and eat somewhere else when you're hungry. (Note the room aesthetics here are a depressing bone-white so be prepared to bring things to lighten atmosphere.) 3rd north is also the closest dorm to the dance studio so if you're in dance live here for a shorter walk!</p></li>
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<p>HOpe this helped everyone. Remember if you're ED you will pretty much get whatever you want as far as housing goes. Also if you want explorations do it, most people I know on these floors love it. And if you dont wanna be that involved in the events it's fine. Also forgot to mention for 3rd North the explorations communities are housed on a communal floor with one huge common are shared by each bedroom. Think the loft on the apprentice or another type of reality show thing with 13 people sharing a kitchen. Though to be fair, these huge common areas have real full sized kitchens as opposed to our little ones.</p>
<p>When I visited, Goddard seemed to have the biggest rooms...weird. Also, where can I find information comparing the prices of the dorms? I like U-Hall, but it seems like it might be too expensive. Thanks.</p>
<p>The walk from Uhall to campus isn't bad at all; no need for the subway.
Plus if you like to work out living by Palladium is really nice; they have a really nice exercise area.
And yeah, you won't get a single as a freshman unless you're really really lucky. My friend got one by chance.
Plus I love living in Union Square; there's always something going on.</p>
<p>Yeah. I actually prefer the Union Square feel over the WSP feel. Much more exciting.</p>
<p>What about cost? (for uhall that is)</p>
<p>Dorms:</p>
<p>and mealplans:</p>
<p>Keep in mind that these are THIS year's costs. They go up every year, as does tuition.</p>
<p>I'm a freshman living in Rubin, so here's my two cents. I had Uhall as my first choice, Rubin as my second. I wasn't too happy when I got Rubin, but now I couldn't be happier. I agree with a lot of what thatguyweknow said about the dorms. I've been to all of them. </p>
<p>Brittany - great, rooms and closets are the biggest I've seen, provided you get those big rooms, because I know some people are in tiny rooms. The lighting in the hallways is a bit depressing, and the lobby is the ugliest of the freshman dorms. Location is pretty good, because its relatively quiet, and close to what would be considered the NYU campus. Under-rated.</p>
<p>Rubin - Obviously I'm quite partial to Rubin, especially since my room is huge. I would say the rooms are very large for two people, but there are lot of low-cost triples, so its hard to say. The lobby is beautiful, the people are pretty social and interesting, certain floors more than others. I would say it is the second most social hall, after Hayden. The dining hall isn't the best, but extremely convenient when its raining or too cold outside (which happens a lot). No air-conditioning, like Brittany, but I can honestly say that it was only a problem once or twice. Keep in mind that it was a very rainy and rather chilly September though. Rubin provides free fans in every room. You also have the option of getting a low-cost triple here, which is a reduced price for three people to live in a double. Its not too shabby, theres enough room for everything. Quite a lot of people have that, theres no snobbery towards those people, and you can expect a more diverse, relaxed crowd.</p>
<p>Weinstein - By far the smallest rooms. People tend to hate on Weinstein, so be prepared to defend your hall. Weinstein has been said to be very social, but I haven't seen much of that...they do have the advantage of having three dining halls in their building, and really good ones too. Going to Upstein at midnight for Quizno's is a pretty popular pastime for people from surrounding dorms. </p>
<p>Goddard - The rooms are pretty large, and new. Its the smallest building, and all explorations floors, so you wouldn't get Goddard by choice, only if you signed up for those floors. Its right over the Starbucks where you can get coffee on your meal plan, and almost across the street from the library. People living in the Explorations communities are pretty tight, but I know people who hate it there.</p>
<p>Hayden - I have some friends who live here and hate it. Other people love it. Hayden has a rep for being the most desirable dorm, but personally I think its pretty overrated. There are some rooms where, to get to your own room, you have to walk through someone else's room. I've heard there is a lot of variation in room size. They have a dining hall, which is being renovated soon, so you can expect it to be pretty nice. Location is great, right on the square. Its reputed to be the most social dorm. However, Hayden people have a reputation for being obnoxious, so be prepared to deal with some preconceptions and stereotypes (or if you fit into that stereotype, good for you, you'll love it). </p>
<p>Uhall - Its the newest, and the nicest. Uhall people are willing to sacrifice some "social-ness" for comfort, because with such nice rooms, people tend to shut themselves in. I find it to be a bit sterile and hospital-like, and a little depressing. The actual rooms within the suite are pretty small, smaller than Weinstein rooms. Bathrooms are really nice though. The lobby is lovely, marble and glass. Theres no dining hall, but its half a block away from Palladium, generally considered to be the best dining hall. Still a problem when it rains though. Also close to the gym at Palladium, which is amazing. </p>
<p>3rd North - People say 3rd North isn't really worth the extra money because its older than Uhall yet still teh same price, but I personally like 3rd North better. Call me crazy, but I think it has a more home-like atmosphere. Its the second-biggest college dormitory in America (excluding military schools). Don't know much else about it though.</p>
<p>That's my analysis. I really recommend visiting the dorms if you can. Think about privacy versus social life of the residence halls, and think about what you consider a priority. If social life is a priority, consider a traditional style dorm, like Hayden, Brittany, Rubin, or Weinstein. If you would rather cook some of your own meals, and have some more privacy, consider Uhall or 3rd North. And if you want a tight-knit community, try Explorations. Good luck!</p>
<p>Hayden = social?</p>
<p>Guess I've been missing out.</p>
<p>I live in U-Hall. I've been to every freshman dorm, and I could not be happier about my housing placement. The apartment is spacious, rooms are a comfortable size, walk-in closets, nice bathroom, and equipped kitchen. It's nice to have a common room because it creates a less stuffy living situation (you're not always stuck in a room with your roommate). Some say it has a very sterile feel to its design (linoleum floors, white walls), but with rugs, posters, lamps, and other decor, I've seen people do some amazing things to the space. The amenities are nice--two student lounges, courtyard, laundry room, vending machines, television room, practice room, nice clean lobby, and speedy elevators. As for the social aspect, it really depends on your year and the kind of students it brings. This year, U-Hall has been unbelievably social. I feel as if I know almost everyone in the building, and there are parties nearly every night (there was an article in WSN about how partying is up 60% in the Union Square dorms). It feels far more social than the regular dorms. And if you're not one to party, that's the beauty of apartment style. Parties contained within the apartments and aren't spilling out into the halls, so noisiness is not a problem.</p>
<p>Location-wise, it's a nice comfortable walk to most classes. You won't need the subway. If you're a drama student, it's close to all the studios and is closer to the ones farther from campus (CAP21, Strasberg, Atlantic) than the other residence halls. Palladium (which has one of the better dining halls and a really nice gym) is less than half a block away. And Union Square is definitely more lively than Washington Square--lots of shopping, eating, and clubbing opportunities.</p>
<p>Okay, I used this forum before I came to nyu and I never realized how subjective these posts were. The only person I believe you have representing here is firewalker and he is one of the very few people who dislike hayden. Hayden is known for being really social and the reason fore this is because every year everyone always says that Hayden is the best and since early decisioners get first dibs most of them sign up for hayden (besides the people I know on the two exploration floors I only know one person who is from regular decision) since NYU was EDers first choice they are the most excited about the school and happy to be there. That is why hayden is so social</p>
<p>NYU2o1o: Just thought I'd point out that... well, this IS a thread discussing the opinions of freshman dorms. When relative terms like "nice" and "big" and even "social" are being thrown around, it's all going to be subjective on some level, if not completely. If these kids wanted straight facts, we'd send them to the website and leave them be.</p>
<p>(Oh, and ED doesn't necessarily equal the most excited and happy to be here. It just means decisiveness. The rest of us RD folk probably love the school just as much, had it as a first choice, and are just as excited to be here. We just had commitment issues. =) That's all.)</p>
<p>To the incoming freshmen, if the social quality of a residence hall is important to you because you're a social person and don't want to be stuck in an anti-social building, while it depends on what kind of students your year brings in to a particular residence hall, it doesn't really matter where you live because you're, duh, a social person. You'll make friends anyway. Though the safe bets are the two apartment-style halls (U-Hall and Third North), Hayden, and possibly Weinstein, though I've heard the latter is not as social as it's reputed to be.</p>
<p>And chances are, because you're so social, you'll be spending a lot of time in the other residence halls anyway.</p>
<p>If the social quality is important to you because you expect to be dependent on how social a residence hall is to make friends, you might want to work on being more social and outgoing. The best way to meet people is to put yourself out there and to meet people through people. And consider an explorations floor where floor-wide events are planned for you (er, ideally).</p>
<p>I live in Rubin low-cost triple right now. It's pretty sweet, I'd say best deal for a room. It's a good size and real cheap. Also, the dorm is pretty relaxed as opposed to some others.</p>
<p>weinsten is very very social. im living in hayden this year and it has been amazing. i have a corner triple and it is very spacious. hayden dining hall is very good, specially the staff</p>