<p>Hey guys, I'm a freshman at Carnegie Mellon and I'm considering transferring for my sophomore year. CMU isn't terrible, but it's just not great for me. I haven't really made friends and I don't feel like I fit in very well. Also, I failed to realize how small campus was and how run-down Pittsburgh was as a city. Either I set my expectations too high or didn't do enough research (probably both), but I realized that what I really wanted was a larger school. </p>
<p>However, I am really torn on whether I want more of school spirit (which there is a lack of) or large city (New York is calling me!!!). I am considering applying for transfer to NYU (big city, big school, lots to do...I was accepted earlier but did not go for some strange reason) or the University of Notre Dame (waitlisted, but a lot of school spirit...my parents attended it and loved it). I understand these schools are really different, but I really need help deciding because I'd like to make a decision soon! Any help is greatly appreciated! PLEASE HELP!</p>
<p>Also, if you are an NYU or Notre Dame student, could you please give me a general glimpse of classes/social life/etc? Thank you so much!!</p>
<p>I visited NYU. Great school but didn’t get that “campus” feel. It’s in the middle of the city with their buildings spread out. </p>
<p>Yeah, I visited NYU twice before making my college decision. I absolutely loved it and got accepted but didn’t end up attending (who knows why…because I don’t). I even got offered a really good deal. However, I just don’t know if I would be able to get the same good offer if I were to apply again, and I don’t know if I would be able to make friends quickly. I guess my biggest concern is whether I would fit in right away, because I don’t want to make the wrong decision (again). </p>
<p>NYU has alot of kids who go there because their families can afford the huge costs of attendance. I was considering attending at one point because I live close enough where I wouldn’t have to pay for room and board. You should know that NYU is a very unforgiving school. Its hard and the students there are hardworking. If you can succeed there you are pretty much guaranteed a job if you pick a well known field. Professors have good connections to industry. Dorms for NYU are pretty far spread out and although there are parties most people go to clubs and bars in the city. NYU isn’t considered a party school. NYU has school spirit but there isn’t an overwhelming sense of pride. Usually large schools with a campus have pretty big parties and school spirit.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’ve heard those thing about NYU too, but I think I’m still gonna consider it. </p>