<p>they say EXCEPT a minor traffic violation. you dont have to say anything</p>
<p>futurenyustudent: Nope, speeding ticket doesn't count. :)</p>
<p>ok now i feel really dumb.</p>
<p>what is the nightlife like at NYU? i'm not much of a club/bar hopper and i've heard there will be many a nights where i'll be alone in my dorm while everyone is out partying if i'm not into that sort of thing.. do people ever just hang out and watch a movie? also, are clubs (activity clubs, not dancing clubs) a big deal at NYU? or are they just sort of there, like the sports teams?</p>
<p>Clubbing is big. Barhopping is also big. Staying in is not.</p>
<p>moonwave89:</p>
<p>Sounds like you're like me - I'm not big into clubbing, either.</p>
<p>I think most dorms have a small film library that you can borrow DVDs from, and some even have video games you can borrow. There's also the NYU movie channel - the schedule can be a bit wonky, but there's always at least half a dozen good films playing during any given month. Plus, there's the IFC TV channel, which we get here. So movies isn't really a problem, if that's your thing.</p>
<p>The activities/clubs sponsored by the university are a good way of making friends, doing fun stuff, and not spending money for it. You can see a list of the clubs here. <a href="http://www.osa.nyu.edu/clubdocs/%5B/url%5D">http://www.osa.nyu.edu/clubdocs/</a> There's also a bunch of community service stuff like Peer Education or other volunteer stuff that you can join.</p>
<p>The clubs are bigger than the athletics, I'd say, but it's really what you make of it. I've never been to a single NYU sporting event here, and I don't feel like I missed out, but I've been involved in other activities. I'm sure plenty of students don't get involved in clubs, for whatever reason, but that's their call.</p>
<p>Sorry my answer's kinda helter-skelter. Finals week is roaring up, and I can't spend too long on this. Hope I helped.</p>
<p>^ it's all good. i was just wondering what other options there are for people who'd prefer something more low key/less expensive. i'm interested in broadway shows but there's only so many you can go to. and sometimes, i'd just rather stay in and study or talk on the phone or hang out or something... wow i sound like a loser lol.</p>
<p>No, I'd say the majority of people I've met don't go out clubbing all the time. Most people are perfectly up to staying in the dorm and watching movies or TV (though, yes, there often is some alcohol involved, but not necessarily). Let me put it this way - if you find the right friends, you shouldn't have to worry about being left alone in your room all the time :P I'm totally a homebody ('going out' for me is going to a new restaurant for dinner) and I never really felt different from the average NYU kid.</p>
<p>yea, i'm just worried that i won't make any friends at such a huge school, especially since i'm not that outgoing =T i also feel like i'd be wasting my time there... i mean, the entire city is out there but i'd rather stay in my room or do something low key...</p>
<p>ok i have several other questions...
how are the facilities at NYU that aren't shown on the tours? such as the gym, computer labs, student centers etc. what about the services (career center, financial aid office, residential life, busing, work study, study groups)? are the people who work there generally helpful or are they snotty and unhelpful?</p>
<p>would it be easy for me to become involved in the college paper? our high school paper was a little different because there was an actual journalism class that wrote the newspaper, and i never took the class so i never got to write for it.... but i've always wanted to do something like that in my spare time so i was wondering how to... and is the NYU paper even worth reading?</p>
<p>You'll make friends, don't worry :P I've made a few good friends here - quality over quantity~ And even if you're not outgoing, that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of what the city has to offer. I think part of the fun of being in NYC is just being able to wander around on the streets. </p>
<p>The gyms are ok, though I don't use them much, but they seem to have plenty of equipment and stuff. Treadmills, ergs, ellipticals, etc. Computer labs are... they can get crowded at peak times, but again, the equipment is generally new and useful. Uhh, your services question is kind of broad - you frankly won't need to use most of them very often and work study and study groups aren't even services... Career center is very helpful, but the major problem is that NYU offices can be bureaucratic so you have to put up with red tape.</p>
<p>I don't know about the WSN, so I can't help you there.</p>
<p>are there a lot of computer labs around, or are they in certain places/really small? i thought the career center and financial aid office would be the places i'd go often since NYC has so many opportunities for internships/jobs and financial aid is vital for me to attend after all lol. i was wondering about busing because it seems good for the upperclassmen dorms that are miles away, but do students evn use the buses? and by work study and study groups, i mean are they usually well organized, can you find them easily when you need them, do the work studies pay a lot/what's the average? i got 4k for my work study package but that seems kind of unreasonable.. argh i need to make my decision by tomorrow sdfj sjdj :(</p>
<p>I'm mostly curious about the NYU experience after the excitement of being in New York wears off. I was there for three weeks doing a Pre-College thing for SVA and loved it, but three weeks compared to four years is rather different. Did you still feel as confident in your decision?</p>
<p>Also, I'm going to be in Tisch studying photography, however I'm also really interested in journalism and advertising. I know they have an advertising major in CAS, so would it be difficult for me to double major? </p>
<p>...As a whole though, I am more interested in advertising, but I didn't see an advertising major there. I thought it would be in Stern but all I saw was marketing, which isn't the same thing really? Or is it? Do you know anything about an advertising major or minor at the school? It would be really important for me to take advantage of it if there was one available.</p>
<p>I also want to know a little bit about what it's like when you first get there - are there activities after the welcome week bit is over? I don't even know if I was supposed to apply for housing already, I haven't gotten any forms. Gah.</p>
<p>Sorry about taking so long to respond, guys. I'm sure you've made your decisions already, but I might as well put this on the record.</p>
<p>moonwave89:</p>
<p>Computer labs are generally pretty convenient. And they're not anemic little things, either - latest software, very fast, etc.</p>
<p>Even if financial aid is very important to you, I doubt you'll be hanging around the financial aid office very often. What would you do there? Once your aid is set for the semester and the payments come in, there's no reason to mess around there. Don't waste your time, and don't waste the staff's time.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Wasserman is very cool. It's arguably the most posh office NYU has. You could even study down there during the day when it's open - they have free drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, etc.) and nice tables and chairs.</p>
<p>Lots of people use the buses. Sometimes so many that you can't get a seat and have to stand until you get to where you want to go. You're not going to be the only one on the bus, so don't think you'll look dumb or something.</p>
<p>As for work-study, starting pay is $10. Very few paying jobs around here start at anything lower than that.</p>
<p>Academic study groups are usually formed by students themselves on their own initiative. There is the Learning Center, but that's generally for one-on-one tutoring, and the quality definitely varies.</p>
<p>sashaface:</p>
<p>I'm delighted to see that you've committed to NYU. :) It's a good choice.</p>
<p>That being said, it's not for everyone. Some can't handle it. Some, like me, love it. I'm moving home on Friday, and I find it hard to get used to the suburbs again. Everything seems more boring and less convenient there. I can't imagine having gone somewhere else for college. If I had to pick colleges all over again, I'd choose NYU in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>I can't tell you anything about double majoring or advertising. Talk to your academic advisor about that.</p>
<p>There are LOTS of activities all the time. If you can't find something to do, it's not the fault of the school - each of the schools has activities, clubs have activities, residence halls have activities... you get the picture.</p>
<p>How easy/hard is it to get a work-study job? What are the popular ones/not-so popular ones?</p>
<p>hi,
what are some easy classes to take during the freshman year to fulfill MAP. thanks, for stern, that is.</p>
<p>Sasha--I think advertising is located in Steinhardt as a part of communications. At least I'm pretty sure. ...maybe.</p>
<p>I just finished my freshman year of Aerospace Engineering at USC and got a mailing for the Spring in New York program. Do you know anything about it?</p>
<p>Oh, and I talked to the rowing coach and he said I could row for NYU for the semester (I already completed my novice year at USC). Is the rowing team any good?</p>
<p>It's division III, and that's all I know.</p>
<p>i know its diff for diff people.</p>
<p>how much money do you spend per semester? (going out, eating out, movies, toiletries etc) stuff like that.</p>