So I’ve had my heart set on NYU forever, but unfortunately didn’t get accepted. My best bet now is attending The New School. I love the academic aspect of the school, such as the open curriculum and discussion intensive class style, but I’m a little worried about the social aspect. I can deal with missing out on football games and school spirit; however, I want to have a fun college experience. I’m not super artsy… I’m a normal girl. Will I have trouble making friends at The New School? Will I find lots of friends who want to go to parties/bars/concerts, like normal college students? I may sound super oblivious, but I get the vibe that students at this school aren’t traditional, and may not be into this kind of stuff. Can someone reassure me that I’ll find people like me, or offer any advice on how to seek out these people? Also, how should I go about finding a roommate who I’ll enjoy and get along with, to make the transition into college more smooth?? (Most schools have an accepted students Facebook page, but I don’t see one for The New School) Thanks a bunch 
Hey, I’ve been accepted to Parsons and I have similar worries! From what I’ve heard there aren’t many school activities but you do make friends through living in the dorms and your classes 
Also, there is an accepted students page! Lots of people post little bios and photos of themselves. I got an email about it in early January. Maybe contact your admissions counselor if you didn’t receive an email?
Hi! I currently go to Parsons as a fashion design major. I can’t speak to what Lang is like, however Parsons is different a very creative and collaborative place. Almost everyone I’ve met here is friendly and fun to be around! As far as parties, don’t worry at all. Parsons was called a “hard partying hippie school” for a reason, and we’re surrounded by the top clubs in the city. Plus, Parsons and NYU basically overlap classes, so a lot of NYU frats and students are in the East Village where a lot of both NYU and Parsons/TNS students live. Bottom line: Very involved in the nightlife here at Parsons, even if our parties are slightly more elevated than the traditional college frat kegger. There should be an accepted students Facebook page! I highly recommend joining an accepted students GroupMe to meet people as well {if someone’s started one}