<p>Im just curious to hear what you guys think “city life” is and what aspect of it makes it so tough? I’ve lived in los angeles and london and loved both, maybe im not getting the full “citty life” or something but its not like its tough? Although both london and LA are not as city as nyc, like they are both more open and spacious.</p>
<p>Like I just said in the other thread, It’s an absolutely phenomenal experience. You’ll hate your freshman year because it’ll be the most miserably challenging adjustment process ever, but it’ll be the strongest learning experience of your life. Period. And after that, it’s all amazing. You know the city, you know good people, you have great opportunities … it’s a wonderful life.</p>
<p>Basically what it’s going to boil down to is whether or not you’re more inclined toward spending four years in an actual campus atmosphere or jumpstarting your adult life in the city of all cities, where you have the world at your fingertips 24/7 and there’s no looking back.</p>
<p>I know quite a few kids at NYU (including my D) and not ONE of them fits that description by ClaudeNorth. I guess you had some bad luck!</p>
<p>Most of the people who use these forums don’t exactly like their college experience. NYU has ~20k undergrads and you don’t see too many people complaining about their experience here.</p>
<p>My son and his peers (5-6 that I know of personally) have LOVED their experience at NYU.</p>
<p>My son said “it has been awesome; what is there not to like?” He has been capitalizing on what NYU offers (e.g., Mock Trial Team; many opportunities for friendships/ peer interactions) as well as the offerings in NYC. He is studying hard but he is efficient, so he has taken time off in the weekends to enjoy different aspects of NYC.</p>
<p>I personally am envious. Wish my life was as “exciting.” So very happy for sonny. :)</p>
<p>"Like I just said in the other thread, It’s an absolutely phenomenal experience. You’ll hate your freshman year because it’ll be the most miserably challenging adjustment process ever, but it’ll be the strongest learning experience of your life. Period. And after that, it’s all amazing. You know the city, you know good people, you have great opportunities … it’s a wonderful life.</p>
<p>Basically what it’s going to boil down to is whether or not you’re more inclined toward spending four years in an actual campus atmosphere or jumpstarting your adult life in the city of all cities, where you have the world at your fingertips 24/7 and there’s no looking back."</p>
<p>Totally agree, I’m a student there right now and that summed up my freshman experience so far.</p>
<p>Funny how it works like that, but it’s true. =)</p>
<p>My son is a freshman at nyu and absolutely loves it there. He has great roommates and has made some nice friendships. He cannot imagine going to any other college. The city is not for everyone, however he does not know anyone who wants to transfer.</p>
<p>NYU wouldn’t be the 1st or 2nd most popular private school if claudenorth’s experience were typical.</p>
<p>i live in ny, and im always by the nyu area, and i can say, nyu is for people who really are creative. in my opinion, i think the school and its area are great for my taste. im into indie music, and work at a label by williamsburg, so i kinda like that theres a good percentage of the people at nyu i could identify myself with.</p>
<p>Independence has nothing to do with it. It’s just the environment. If you don’t like it, don’t go. Living in New York does not mean you’re any more independent than the next guy. I personally decided I didn’t like NYU. It’s crazy expensive. And besides, what does the world really need thousands of new interpretive dance majors for?</p>