<p>How to tell if NYU is for you:
1. you love the city (visit it first!)
2. you're ok with not having a campus, football team, grassy quad, any of that
3. you don't mind going to one of the largest private colleges in the country
4. traditional is not for you
5. you can live in a concrete jungle
6. you have common sense/street smarts
7. you have a financial plan/money/loans/something</p>
<p>Yeah I love this school but am transferring out because of money issues. Good luck to all incoming freshman. people say 1st year is the best! :)</p>
<p>Thanks, missamericanpie.
But, wait. I can understand that people don't say The City that Never Sleeps but... No one calls it the Big Apple?
They're missing out (completely joking).</p>
<p>Guazn--yeah ... Money's a big factor for most.</p>
<p>NYU is for you if (but not only if):
-you like big cities, crowds, noise, buzz
-you have enough money
-you're not homophobic
-you're liberal
-you're into the arts, fashion, theater, or wall street
-you're street-smart
-you're majoring in business, theater/film/tisch-things, and music business. And if you're in CAS - econ, IR, philosophy, english, politics, math. NYU could still be great for you if you're not majoring in these areas, but those are basically NYU's strongest departments.
-you're independent and proactive. NYU has a huge student body, so it's possible to feel a little lost in the crowd (i know i did). you have to be independent and proactive if you want to get things done here and have a good time.
-you can tolerate weed and alcohol. weed is pretty big here at NYU - people smoke in their dorms every now and then. there's also a vibrant clubbing scene. that being said, you're not doomed if drugs and alcohol aren't your thing. there are people who don't do either. and there's a housing option called CHOICES, which is basically an anti-alcohol and substances floor. but in a nutshell, i think you'll have a better time if you can tolerate/enjoy this kind of scene. :)
-you are mature enough to focus on academics when you need to and not be distracted by the city
-but you're also open and adventurous enough to explore all that new york has to offer</p>
<p>hope this helps! don't fret if not all of the above describe you. this is just my opinion. take everything with a grain of salt. the best thing you can do for yourself is VISIT!</p>
<p>I like that NYU has the city campus which is why it has such a draw to me. Personally I was sold when I saw that Dolce and Gabbana, Max Azira, and Prada were blocks away from the campus. lol.</p>
<p>Well, although it is true that nobody who lives in New York, actually calls it "the city that never sleeps", it does describe it really well (from a distance), because there are literally people out and about 24/7. </p>
<p>I lived in New York myself, and experienced that dynamic first hand. When my D called or texted me during the first few months of her attending NYU, she was in absolute awe to see how many people were out late at night, and even in the middle of the week, something she was not exactly used to where we live :D. It definitely felt to her that "the city never went to sleep" ;) and that is one of the things she loves about NYC.</p>
<p>danger lurks in shadows, but so far it seems like I've been pretty lucky. Yes, perhaps the area around NYU is dangerous, and people hear stories of ______(fill in the blank yourself), but so far I haven't really had problems at all my first year here. My friends have been in Brooklyn 2AM in the morning; I've caught the train from tribeca/financial district at 1AM in the morning, alone, and walk from silver to my dorm 15 minutes away every wednesday night at around 10. It's not as dangerous as you might think it is, but just never underestimate the danger.
Bottom line: The village is just as dangerous at night as the Bronx is at day.</p>
<p>Manhattan became a lot safer after 9/11. i can't walk through Penn Station without seeing military and cops every few shops. police cars drive around all the time.</p>
<p>the area around Columbia is pretty safe. and i've taken the 1 train from Harlem back to campus at night. </p>
<p>but since people insist on asking whether NYC is safe over and over again. . .</p>
<p>NYU is definitely in a better area than Columbia--Columbia is a few blocks short of Harlem whereas NYU is located in one of the wealthiest areas in NYC.</p>
<p>I definitely agree that NYU is safer than Columbia just based on location. There is a lot of wealth in Soho and a lot of cops protecting that wealth. I was just in Soho today and I felt totally safe.</p>
<p>I totally agree with you. I lived in NY for 6 years, it is a very insecure place. My dad was followed and my home was robbed twice. Then we moved to MD.</p>
<p>There are also a lot of distractions in NY, and a lot of spending. But if you have enough self-discipline, it's a great place for you. :)</p>
<p>ummm... Columbia IS in Harlem, they just have a prettier name for it so the parents/applicants don't freak out about it. (morningside Heights? bahahaha)</p>
<p>Harlem</a> - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
according to that ^ MSH would be in Central Harlem, but the quote of "where is harlem" is right on
"Wherever Negroes live uptown is considered Harlem."</p>
<p>NYC is NOT dangerous! manhattan is uber-safe. yes, the subway is dirty, but ull learn to love the smell. ppl will leave you alone y? becuz they got their own lives to worry about</p>
<p>although hooker activity has increased; at least, in the bx. anyone else recognized this?</p>
<p>Yes, definatley. The area in which Columbia is located isn’t necessarily bad, but the surrounding area (Harlem) is at night.</p>
<p>I do have a question of my own…I’m a libertarian (I don’t want to punch all flaming liberals, just some who don’t know what they’re talking about). if you don’t know what a libertarian is it boils down to very liberal in private affairs, social aspects etc. but very fiscally conservative (of course, that’s oversimplifying) but I’m obsessed with Ayn Rand and I hate any hint of communism or socialism. Will I be able to survive? (without going to jail?) hahah</p>
<p>^ kmhuether, as a follow Libertarian, I’ve had that same thought. But while NYU is known as a pretty liberal school, I feel that refers to being socially liberal, which I am. I would think all the Stern students at least would be very fiscally conservative, with the rest of the schools probably being a mix of economic liberals, conservatives, and indifferent/moderates.</p>