What's it like at NYU?

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<p>I'm trying to get a sense of what it's like to be a student everyday at NYU. My college counselor thinks that I can get in, but that I would be unhappy. She claims that the administration is uncaring - almost ruthless - and that it's difficult to get to know professors on a personal level. Current/former NYU students - I'd love to hear your responses.</p>

<p>A few questions...</p>

<p>How is the "lack of campus"? I am in love with New York City, so part of me thinks that that would not be a huge problem for me, but I'd love to hear your thoughts/opinions.</p>

<p>I'd be in CAS, probably the journalism program. I'm thinking of minoring in computer science. Can anyone in either of these programs tell me what they are like? How big are your classes? How well have you gotten to know your professors?</p>

<p>Social life...I'm not a really social person. Quite an introvert. So...social life?</p>

<p>Study abroad. They love to advertise their study abroad programs. But what is it really like? How easy is it to study abroad? What is the process like?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Hi there! I’m a freshman journalism student at NYU. I’m currently sitting in the 9th floor of Kimmel, the student center. Maybe I can help you out. </p>

<p>I grew up 2 minutes from a ‘traditional’ college campus, so I definitely felt the difference when I came to NYU. That said, Washington Square Park does feel like I campus in the sense that, even after just 6/7 weeks, I rarely walk through it without seeing somebody I know. The whole WSP area feels like the NYU campus, since it also encompasses Bobst, the Stern building, the Starbucks, and a couple residence halls like Hayden and Goddard. </p>

<p>Therefore, I don’t think the lack of a traditional campus is going to be a huge problem. I do enjoy cities in general, so that might be biasing me, but NYU actually feels smaller than I thought it would. </p>

<p>I’m a journalism student, but you can’t take any journalism classes until sophomore year, so you might as well use your freshman year to do general courses and/or decide what you might want to do your second major in (since journalism students have to double major). I’m taking a literature class, a creative writing workshop, a lecture on Chinese culture, and Intermediate Spanish. I’m thinking of doing my double major on something like History or English, so I’m getting a taste of those classes this semester. </p>

<p>I would classify myself as pretty introverted, os tis is something I wondered about too. In my experience, and it mirrors what others have said, NYU is a community of communities. I have friends from the Washington Square News, where I recently started working as a contributing writer, I have my floor-mate friends, I have friends from other dorm floors, I have friends from each of my classes – I have friends from a wide range of backgrounds/interests, and that’s how I’ve found ‘my’ friends here.</p>

<p>I know practically nothing about studying abroad – sorry I can’t be of more help.</p>

<p>Overall, I totally get that NYU isn’t for everyone, but, if it’s feasible, it’s a school for most people. It’s a fantastic school with fantastic lecturers, it’s in one of the best cities in the world, and the talent and diverse nature of the student body is surely second-to-none.</p>

<p>PM me if you’ve any more questions; I’m happy to stay in touch.</p>

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<p>i transferred here from a school with the most beautiful campus i’d ever seen. i miss that. but i disagree when people say that NYU doesn’t have a campus. it might not be a traditional campus, but it’s definitely a campus. washington square and the surrounding streets are always covered with students. i run into people all the time. looking back, i was incredibly sheltered from reality at my previous school because of the enclosed campus. at NYU you’re in the real world and i think that has a lot more to offer.</p>

<p>i’m not a big partier either. you’ll meet a lot of people during welcome week and from your freshman dorm but i think your best bet is to join a club. that’s the best way to find people that you’ll have something to do with that isn’t going out and drinking.</p>

<p>i’ve heard a lot of good things about the study abroad program. and as long as your grades are decent you shouldn’t have a problem. some programs are more popular than others so they might a little more difficult but there are a lot of options. You submit an application about why you want to study abroad and you give them your top 2 choices. it’s pretty unlikely that you won’t get into either. most of my friends who have studied abroad here say that it was the best college experience.</p>

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<p>It’s the ultimate cosmopolitan life style. If you want youth, energy, crowds, diversity, excitement (good & bad) then NYU is the place. It’s also attitude, edgy, fast & yes hard. If you want to work in a mega city, NYU is a Great place to cut your teeth. GL</p>