<p>hi everybody. congratulations on becoming a Violet! </p>
<p>molly and i (jess) have been discussing starting a FAQ questions thread for new NYUers. just to consolidate threads. (so we don't have five seperate threads asking if an acceptance will be rescinded. . .)</p>
<p>so what questions do all of you have about being a new NYUer?</p>
<p>NYU has a horrible track record on fin aid, how did you bridge the gap? Loans, Work Study, begging, etc.</p>
<p>to really blunt about my financial situation, i have tuition remission through NYU's School of Medicine- one of my parents is a prominent professor there and NYU pays for my tuition to come here. i can't really answer any questions about financial aid, personally. </p>
<p>most students do take out loans. all three of my roommates took out loans to come to NYU, and all three of them felt it was worth it for their futures. (one was a really good fit for Gallatin, one is pre-med, the other wants to go to law school and was a legacy.)</p>
<p>Many scholarships require students to maintain a certain GPA. How hard is it for students to maintain the GPA requirements for scholarships? I of course expect to work for my grades.</p>
<p>How is the city life? I love New York but it definitely is going to be a huge change for me to live in the city. Did you have a hard time adjusting to the chaotic life in the city?</p>
<p>Could you tell me more about the loan? Can one take loans to cover up the entire 50K? Is it recommendable or at least reasonable?</p>
<p>Dare7to7Dream: As an international, it'll be virtually impossible to take out any substantial loan, let alone 50k per year, and any financial advisor who tells you this course of action is recommendable or reasonable ought to be fired. (unless you come from a very very high income family with no savings, or your family has all its wealth locked in non-liquid assets that can't be liquidated quickly, or whatever - still, NOT a good idea.)</p>
<p>Just like the three or four people above me, I'd like to know more about the financial aid. It's the one thing that I am MOST worried about!!</p>
<p>However, I know the school isn't exactly centralized in terms of student body, so I was wondering how easy or hard it was to meet people. Is there more to NYU than just its location? (which is my favorite part...and everyone else's!)</p>
<p>@student</p>
<p>this is a really vague question. it completely depends on the work ethic of the student. yeah, you'll have some blow-off classes that are really easy, but every major has classes that are really difficult. my friends who have scholarships that depend on GPA do well, because they realize that it's thousands of dollars on the line.</p>
<p>@nate</p>
<p>i'm a New Yorker. i've lived here 20 years, so i love the city life. i love crowds and noise and traffic and taking yellow cabs at night and all of it. for someone who isn't a city person, it can be a little daunting. i urge you to take advantage of the Welcome Week activities that take place outside in Manhattan. there's even an event that teaches people how to use the subway and transit system. </p>
<p>it's noisy and gritty and can be a little lonely at times. my first few nights in NYU (i moved in for spring semester) were REALLY lonely. it was cold and dark in my dorm. but you're coming to Manhattan for the fall. to acclimate to city life, i definitely recommend seeing sights that are above Times Square and below Houston. many freshman seem to never get above 14th street (Union Square) and they have a skewed view of Manhattan. the outer boroughs are pretty neat, as well.</p>
<p>but for all the grit and crime and homeless people, there's nowhere else that has as many museums, art galleries, clubs, jazz venues, concert halls and career opportunies. new york would not be the same if all of the character magically disappeared.</p>
<p>Welcome Week Leaders are trained to help people who aren't New Yorkers. if you're really overwhelmed, talk to a Leader during Welcome Week, and we'll help you with any concerns you have, i promise.</p>
<p>@urban</p>
<p>i really hope you looked at this before you sent back the acceptance. because this is one of the dealbreaker things about NYU, besides the finaid stuff- the lack of school spirit.</p>
<p>we don't dress up and go to a stadium every weekend. we don't have a quad. i don't know my neighbors. (we're New Yorkers, we just don't do those kinds of things. ;-) ) we have a lot of student clubs. we have a lot of events. but no one is going to hold your hand. people at NYU complain about the lack of community, but you have to reach out and BUILD your own community. i think it's pretty easy to meet people, but i'm also very social. </p>
<p>there is A LOT MORE to NYU than it's location. i'm going to be honest, this question kind of unnerved me, because this is the kind of question to ask when you're applying, not when you've already accepted. but that's just my opinion.</p>
<p>@dare</p>
<p>i agree with phantom. it's a horrible idea to use loans to fund the entire 50k. i would urge you and your parents to talk to a financial adviser. it's completely not reasonable. most people i know use loans to -supplement- their finances, not completely fund it. it's a very bad idea.</p>
<p>thanks for your response! I appreciate it! :)</p>
<p>bumping for all the students that might have questions who are newly accepted.</p>
<p>Whats with the gender ratio? Is it female dominated in every class or depends solely on your major?</p>
<p>Is it possible to recieve more scholarships your sophomore year? Like, can NYU give you more money if you got excellent grades your freshman year?</p>
<p>Do you have any recommendation for freshman housing? Which is most conveniently located to classes?</p>
<p>@henry</p>
<p>the rumor is that the split is 60/40 male. completely depends on major. i’m a communications major and every class is filled with women, even my video game class. </p>
<p>my roommate is in politics and most of her classes are a 50/50 split. there’s probably more men in Stern.</p>
<p>@bond</p>
<p>i’m not sure. 
i don’t want to give you the wrong answer. call the financial aid office and try speaking to a fin aid counselor.</p>
<p>what is the min gpa i have to maintain for sernior year?</p>