<p>I've lived in the sheltered suburbs all my life, surrounded by mostly white and asian kids as well as lots of green grass and trees. I'm going to be attending nyu in the fall, but right now i'm a little worried as to whether or not i can handle the big city. I'm not a partier, clubber, drinker, or one of those extremely independent types..on the contrary, i'm rather shy and sensitive. For those of you currently attending (or have attended) nyu, do you think a girl like me could survive there? I've visited nyc and nyu, and I've thoroughly enjoyed my visits, but obviously LIVING there is going to be quite different. Am i going to have a difficult time finding friends or adjusting to the city life?</p>
<p>nirvana, it's an adjustment for everyone not just kids from the suburbs. Making friends here is definitely possible but, like anywhere, it takes some work. It's easier to isolate yourself at a school with 50,000 kids in a city of millions. If you work at it, you'll meet people but don't expect it to happen if you sit in your room and don't make an effort. Living in the city is great but it's also annoying some of the time. It's going to be a challenge for everyone to get used to it and it's not for everyone. If you've enjoyed your visits and NYU has what you want to study, and you can afford it :), then come to NYU. Most kids like it. Just don't make the mistake that some kids make and think it's going to be exciting and wonderful all the time because it's NYC. You'll be disappointed. If you're realistic, you'll be just fine.</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing. I heard students were cold and aloof and unfriendly, is this true?</p>
<p>Take a look at some of the Explorations themes when you select your housing. It's easier to start a conversation if you know you have a couple of interests in common. It could be just the transition you need. Just a couple of friendly folks can make a big difference.</p>
<p>Your concern about adjusting to life in the city is valid. NYU and NYC are major changes especially from the suburbs. NYU is for highly motivated and independent students. THat said don't even worry about making friends. THe reputation that NYU has for being rude and snobby comes from the princeton review and disgruntled students. Remember that everyoen is in the same boat as you are and make an effort to put yourself out there. You will be amzed at the amount of people/friends you meet within your first week.
See ya next yeat!</p>
<p>well i have the same feeling as you, but think of it this way. we're not the only ones to feel this way and if i end up at NYU, you can always talk to me. :)</p>
<p>wordddddd...you guys can hit me up, i'm sure i'll be freaking out about such small living space anyway, so it'll all be relative :</p>
<p>-katrina-</p>
<p>I'm really glad to see this post -- I was concerned about the same thing, but if there are a bunch of us all worrying about it then that's really saying something!</p>
<p>I'm sure there will be a bunch of us suburbanites wandering around with dazed looks and jumping at car horns- I know I'll be in the land of disorientation for at least the first term.</p>
<p>I am worrying about transiting to NYU too ~</p>
<p>I am international and transfer ~</p>
<p>We can always meet up if you need to talk to someone. :D A CC meet-up. ;)</p>
<p>"I'm sure there will be a bunch of us suburbanites wandering around with dazed looks and jumping at car horns- I know I'll be in the land of disorientation for at least the first term."</p>
<p>My daughter is going to NYU and we live in a rural area. Our town has less than 2000 people. We live on a dirt road. Our town does not even have a traffic light. I hope she DOES jump at car horns because in our state, cars have to stop for you when you cross the street and that is definitely NOT what they do in NYC! :D</p>
<p>Where are you from, Maggie?</p>
<p>I was an international transfer too (from Romania), and I found that it actually helped me acclamate more to the surroundings. </p>
<p>It depends, of course, where you're coming from. I was used to living in Bucharest, Romania, which I actually find <em>more</em> urban than New York City.</p>
<p>dont worry about getting accustomed to the flow of nyc thats pretty easy to do, all you have to learn is to walk w/ your head up (not looking at the tall buildings) and that if you step infront of a cab while crossing the street they will not hit you.</p>
<p>Nirvana, you have to keep in mind that New York City isn't for everyone. Even some people who were born and raised in another city, like Philadelphia or Chicago, find it strange. One of my friends at NYU, born and raised in the SUBURBS, just like yourself, raised around white and asian people, thought she was going to be a city person. As it turns out, she is having a really miserable time at NYU.</p>
<p>But don't worry! THere's a LOT of people in teh same boat as you. For example, ME!
We'll just have to live it out and see, now...wont' we?</p>
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<p>Your friend should be right at home at NYU then, especially Stern, which is disproportionately Asian.</p>
<p>DanielJ,</p>
<p>I am from Hong Kong, which is urban too ....
I don't know if the "lack of community" and "integration of college into the city" will fit who I am ....</p>
<p>maggie, did you visit the campus at all before making your decision?</p>
<p>NYC is great, very accepting of all kinds of people, filled with the best people in the world. You will love it, once you get to know it.</p>
<p>NJ1grlcrus,</p>
<p>Thanks for the positive info ...</p>
<p>dilo2330, I didn't visit the campus .... hope my decision is a good one~</p>