<p>kinda regret the decision...</p>
<p>not that i would actually do this, but i am still curious if nyu would still accept a past accepted applicant to 2011, if that applicant suddenly changed his/her mind...</p>
<p>Why do you regret the decision? what's your major?</p>
<p>Any warnings you can give to students looking at uchicago without being overly critical and unfair?</p>
<p>both are terrific schools (I'm a Chicago student who lives near NYC and has lots of NYU friends). Chicago's more academic-intellectual, NYU is more hipster-intellectual, both have great cities and great opportunities.</p>
<p>Start off your year at Chicago with an open mind (there was a reason you chose it once upon a time), and if it's not your cup of tea, I'm sure you can always transfer back to NYU. I will tell you that you're not alone in having cold feet, that college students everywhere are regretting decisions that they were once confident about, and especially at a school like Chicago, many students find themselves to be enjoying their experience much more than they expected.</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions that you want to sort out about Chicago, feel free to post them here and I'll answer them or PM me. I don't feel confident enough to answer questions about NYU or compare the two schools in much detail.</p>
<p>it really depends on what you're studying. i ultimately chose NYU because i loved manhattan, wanted be within a train-ride instead of a flight from home, and found everything i wanted academically.</p>
<p>i, for one, somewhat regretted NYU... simply on academics alone. but i have gotten amazing internships here that have equaled even more amazing networking, so, with what i am studying, the trade-off was completely worth it.</p>
<p>rs1324:</p>
<p>Forget about NYU taking you back for their Class of 2011. Not going to happen. If a spot opens up, why should they readmit you instead of taking someone off the waitlist?</p>
<p>If I were you, I'd stick out UChicago for two semesters. If you still can't stand it after that, then transfer.</p>
<p>i'm wondering the same thing... what are the chances of getting into NYU a year later as a transfer after being accepted/rejecting acceptance earlier?</p>
<p>depends what you're studying. If you are studying economics, and didn't get into Stern, good choice. CAS economics versus Uchic economics is a toss up (uchic rated hirer in economics, but nyu economics has alot of recruitment opps). Elsewise, bad choice.</p>
<p>plus, why would you want to live in chicago!?</p>
<p>Hey, Chicago's a great place to live to. In some way Chicago's even more livable tha NYC. Both great city's, I wouldn't put Chicago down.</p>
<p>One thing that's better about Chicago is that Chicago doesn't really smell as much and living there is cheaper. But New York is much more energetic and "in".</p>
<p>There really is a major difference between NYU and Chicago. First of all, Chicago has a gorgeous campus which is self contained and is more like a smaller version of some of the ivies , ie. Yale or Princetown with green quads and breathtaking gothic architecture. There is a true campus with a city outside of it. NYU really doesn't have a campus and is smack in the middle of the city, more akin to a school like Boston University. So, at Chicago, you can get a true college atmosphere and experience, but have the benefits of a large city just minutes away. It will take you about half an hour to an hour to get into parts of the city where entertainment and culture are if you want, or you can stay on campus and take advantage of the myriad of activities and cultural happenings right there. So, if you want a real campus, my vote is for Chicago.
Yes, Chicago is more laid back than New York, but some people like that and there are certainly tons of activities, restaurants and cultural opportunities there. Chicago has all sorts of people attending it, so I think that the nerd generalization is greatly overstated. Yes, NYU probably is more hip, but definitely less intellectual, but you find hipsters and intellectuals if you wish at both schools. Go where you think you fit in best. Visit both schools and then make a decision, but no one should regret their decision to go to Chicago. It is really a fantastic place.</p>
<p>Definitely less intellectual? What do you mean by that?</p>
<p>UChicago has a reputation for being full of students who like to study all day. They tend to like the kind of thing where you sit around a table and discuss intellectual topics. NYU has students like that as well, but most people at NYU also enjoy going out to town more often. I guess that's what newenglandparent meant... that there are more of those conversations and more studying in Chicago, though the phrasing does sound a bit like NYU students are less intelligent or something. Heh. It really depends on what the person prefers -- sometimes, I wonder if I should have at least gone to Chicago to take a look before deciding on NYU... but I like my culture immersion too. :D</p>
<p>"Hey, Chicago's a great place to live to. In some way Chicago's even more livable tha NYC. Both great city's, I wouldn't put Chicago down."</p>
<p>Chicago is a great place, but Hyde Park, where UChicago is located, isn't. This is why UChicago falls out of favor with a lot of students from the Midwest who are familiar with the area. It would be like if NYU were located in the South Bronx instead of Lower Manhattan; the school obviously wouldn't attract as many students.</p>
<p>I would trade with you if I could;</p>
<p>I chose NYU over UChicago and have been regretting it and depressed for the last 3 months.</p>