<p>Sorry, this is really long but it's one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make and yes, unfortunately I'm now resorting to going to the Internet for helping me make my life choices.</p>
<p>I got a little less than 50K from NYU, not including loans. From BU, I got 33K without loans. Iirc they are pretty equal in tuition... So financially, the right choice would be NYU and seems way too good to pass up especially knowing that NYU doesn't give that much aid to just anyone. </p>
<p>But then I don't know if I would be able to handle NYC (and it's a huge concern with my mom). I visited both NYU and BU and loved them both so much. The large urban feel of everything just feels <em>right</em> for me but I did like BU a little better. I don't know if living in Manhattan would get too intense for me after a while as I have been living in a pretty sheltered suburb my whole life. I would hope that NYC would be a good experience for me but if what they say is correct about having little to no community feel whatsoever, I think I'd have to pass it up because I think I would need to have some type of community to ease the initial homesickness and intensity of the city. I was pretty prepared for BU because I didn't think I'd get into NYU. </p>
<p>So, I guess my question is... if you were me, where would you go? Which one seems to be the better choice career-wise? I'm pretty sure I would do well (academically and in everything else) at BU but I don't think I would grow, either. I think I'm reluctant to go to NYU because of fear of failure... I don't want to make the wrong choice just because I have pre-college jitters but then again, I don't want to regret going somewhere because it just didn't feel as right as another school. </p>
<p>This is probably the stupidest question ever. i'm sorry but i just have no idea and my parents are no help, they want me to go to the University of Minnesota. </p>
<p>Both NYU and BU will be what you make of them. NYU has community if you make the effort to be social–either in your dorm, as part of your major, or by joining clubs. There are exploration floor in dorms or Goodard that has an even more intense program to make you feel part of community. D’s major was small and so they were extremely social–among her graduating classmates and with upper and lower classman. She also made a few good friends from her freshman year dorm who are in other majors. (They just travelled together over spring break in senior year.) Although NYU does not have a campus it is still in a contained area. D is forever running into people she knows–and I have had the same experience visiting her. You will tend to eat in the same food halls or restaurants and walk to the same buildings as your dorm-mates and classmates once you establish a routine. Personally, I would go with NYU if it saves you money. Younger D will be starting NYU this fall in Steinhardt as an art major. Good luck in your decision! Also, keep in mind that most students will be in the same position as you as freshman—somewhat scared to leave home and hoping to make friends and fit in! :)</p>
<p>NYU has community, just not forced community (unless you’re in a nichier program). If you join clubs (there’s gaming clubs, professional clubs, ballroom dancing, etc etc) there’ll be no shortage of ways to connect though.</p>
<p>Thanks, guys. Obviously NYU seems like the right choice (and deep down I knew that)… I just wanted someone to help reassure me and lessen my fears. Which might not be a good thing, especially if I’m going to a school where everyone is really independent. But. Yeah.</p>
<p>I think I definitely want to apply to live in the res college at Goddard! Looking at both schools it just seems NYU is really the right path for me </p>
<p>@uskoolfish I’m going to be in Steinhardt too! Except for MCC. I’m so jealous of your daughter, art majors at NYU are so good!</p>
<p>If it helps, my sister went to NYU for communications and loved it there. She’s pretty independent however and the city life fit her perfectly. Of course, it takes EVERYONE some time to adjust to NYC (unless you’re from there) but most people get used it.</p>
<p>I can’t really speak for Boston but NYC is the perfect place to start your career. If you are actively searching for interns and jobs, your opportunities are endless. I know my sister attributes the location to getting to where she is now. As a graduate in 2008 (amid the recession), she received 8 job offers from the city. It really is a great place to be because of all the business.</p>
<p>And that much money from NYU is amazing! Most people dream about getting that much aid from NYU and finances are usually the main reason people don’t attend.</p>
<p>Hey dreamer2012, I have to <em>high five</em> you for being a fellow MCC admit!
I also got into BU, and liked Boston as a city more, but NY has this addicting vibe to it haha, so I’ll pass up BU and decide between UCSD or NYU. </p>
<p>Similar to you, I’m concerned that NY will run me over (yay suburbia), but I suppose if we have the support of friends and family, it’ll be ok.</p>
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