<p>I'd love to know bit more about what the school is like. What is the atmosphere? Is it as competitive as I have heard? Is the emphasis on fighting instead of learning? I'm interning right now an NYU alum, and he often encourages me not to ask questions -- to pretend I know what I'm doing -- because "that's what you have to do to survive." Needless to say, if people can't ask questions, they can't learn!</p>
<p>I'm trying to decide between SUNY Purchase and NYU. Thanks for your time!</p>