<p>Hi all, I've received notice from most of my colleges already, and it's that time again to choose colleges. I have never been to New York because I don't have the money to visit unfortunately, so I was hoping some of you can give me some pointers on your own personal experiences. Thank you. :)</p>
<p>1.) If you're from the Bay Area, how was the transition from SF to NYC? If not, where are you from and how was your transition from there?
2.) How are the people at NYU? Is the community really tight-knit? What about school spirit?
3.) How often do people go off campus to wander about NYC?
4.) How is Greenwich Village? Safe? Clean?
5.) How are the professors there? Can you find them during office hours?
6.) How are the dorms there?
7.) Is there heavy competition between NYU and Columbia? Has there been occurrences when Columbia looked down on NYU?</p>
<p>I know this is a lot, and I sound pretty ignorant about NYC in general. Sorry and thanks.</p>
<p>For the sake of time, I will answer only a few of these. If you search, you can find the answers to the rest.</p>
<p>2) NYU has alot of independent communities. It is not tight knit by any means, but there are so many kids here you can easily find some friends.</p>
<p>3) NYU essentially has no campus. You must walk through NYC to get from your dorm to classes. NYU just has buildings, some of which may be centered in a general area. Of course, NYU students go and experience life in all parts of the city.</p>
<p>4) Greenwich village is like you would expect NYC to be. It is clean if you think a city is clean. It is safe, if you feel comfortable in NYC. It certainly isnt anywhere near the city's most shady areas. It is a residential area.</p>
<p>5) The professors can be found during office hours and are accessible by email.</p>
<p>7) There is not heavy competition between the two schools. Academically columbia is superior. Everyone knows this. Location wise, NYU is in a better spot.</p>
<p>I'm a parent, so my perspective is different.</p>
<p>I feel my son is safer in NYC over Philadelphia. Less crime per capita</p>
<p>NYC is your campus.
My son has had no problems with contacting professors, they all use email (besides office hours).
No 2 dorms are alike. Look for other posts I've made and you will find some good links to info.</p>
<p>Greenwich Village is one of the most amazing parts of NYC. It has somewhat of a neigborhood feel. Kind of ecclectic, kind of Bohemian, kind of international. You definitely feel the presence (sp?) of NYU, students, etc. It is not like Times Square or mid Manhattan. Washington Square Park just pulls it all together.</p>
<p>2.) How are the people at NYU? Is the community really tight-knit? What about school spirit?
I wouldn't say it's particularly tight-knit. It's not like the typical school where people go to sports games and such. There aren't many common activities to bond over, but it's okay.</p>
<p>3.) How often do people go off campus to wander about NYC?
A lot of people stay in their own bubble, but there are also many that go around places. It really depends on who you are and what you're looking for. If you're in NYC, I'd say you absolutely have to take advantage of the different places.</p>
<p>4.) How is Greenwich Village? Safe? Clean?
It's nice. For the most part, don't go walking late at night by yourself, but that goes for any city really.</p>
<p>5.) How are the professors there? Can you find them during office hours?
It really depends. Personally, all of the professors/TAs that I've had, though they are not always available, make it a priority to see students during their limited office hours.
6.) How are the dorms there?
It really depends on what dorm. Overall, I'd say that NYU dorms are pretty nice because most people end up liking wherever they live.</p>
<p>7.) Is there heavy competition between NYU and Columbia? Has there been occurrences when Columbia looked down on NYU?
I guess it's the common stereotype that there is some kind of competition between NYU and Columbia, though I've never seen any evidence. Urban legend? I think so.</p>