New York University
“At first, I didn't like NYU.Not so brightBiology
At first, I didn't like NYU. I felt that it was very impersonal and overwhelming. However, now that its my second semester I have come to really appreciate it for what it is. How many other times in your life will you be able to say that you lived in the heart of NYC?
New York has amazing culture and opportunities everywhere you look. The internships and jobs you can get here are endless. Even though I'm only a freshmen I'm currently interning at a publishing company and I got two amazing jobs that pay over $18/hour (these are not uncommon, by the way). NYU will help you get ahead, no doubt.
The social life in my opinion, is a little lacking. But thats not to say that people don't party. In fact, NYU is sort of an underground party school. People drink in the dorms, there are even the rare frat/house parties (so fun), and of course the endless bars and clubs (Still Bar being an NYU favorite). Its true, most places dont even card that hard you just need an okay fake and you'll have the time of your life.
Also, NYU is an amazing research university. The resources are endless. Bobst (our library) has over 5 million books or something, the NYU health center is top notch, and you can pretty much get ahead in any field. Yes, NYU is a brand name school, but that ultimately helps you get ahead in the end. When NYU students graduate they are immediately 100 steps ahead of any other college graduate. We have internships, valuable connections, and continuing support from the university under our belts. NYU helps recent graduates find jobs and internships endlessly.
I have to point out the obvious though. Don't come here if you desire anything close to a typical college experience. If your willing to sacrifice some "typical" college things for an amazing education and endless opportunity, then I would suggest NYU. I think the negative comments are too discouraging and depressing and for the most part, untrue. Come here and see for yourself. You'll know as soon as you set foot "on campus" if this place is for you!
view full review→Feb 07 2009
1st Year Male -- Class 2012
Surrounding City: A+, Individual Value: F
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“I agree that the city gets old afterBrightHistory/Histories (art history/etc.)
I agree that the city gets old after 6 months, and the chance to make good friends is slim (see the previous posts).
I actually dropped out after my first semester at Gallatin. Gallatin is the "individualized major" school. At the time (2000), it was undergoing renovations and the program didn't seem too mature yet. As with most of the majors here, I didn't see many practical skills being taught. You'll spend most of your time writing stupid creative pieces or analyzing literature (and how does that get you a job exactly?). I was able to plagiarize a lot of my papers and no one even noticed (just try this in a CA school and see what happens)
Also, be aware that they spend most of their funding on Grad students! Your financial aid package will suck. Mine was mostly loans, and my folks only made $40k a yr combined. So ultimately, I had to leave.
The outside opportunities to intern in the city are pretty good, but if you ever want to move to another town (i.e. a suburb or to the West), your skills/experience probably won't pull weight anymore. The industries in NYC are very different from those found elsewhere, and companies tend to hire locally-educated employees. Also your network and references will be based on the East coast. That's not going to help you if you move after graduation.It's best to choose an undergrad college that focuses on undergrads. Like one that doesn't pack in 200 students per lecture hall. Look for one with a small student to faculty ratio (should be listed in Princeton Review books)
view full review→Feb 06 2009
1st Year Female -- Class 2004
Innovation: B+, Useful Schoolwork: F
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“I think some of these negative reviews areQuite BrightBusiness - Management and Administration
I think some of these negative reviews are a little too much. Let me make it brief for you: if you have any desire, any desire at all, for the normal college life (football team, fraternity parties, quads, etc.), do NOT come to this school. You won't be happy. Also don't come here if you aren't independent or feel you are going to get homesick easily. New York and NYU isn't for everybody. If you still need your mom and dad to make all your decisions for you or you still need your high school friends in order to be happy, you aren't going to like it here. There is no city like New York and if you get bored here, you aren't going to be happy anywhere. I love the independent feel, the liberal attitude, the diverse student body, being right in the middle of the city, being able to intern with some of the biggest companies in the world. That's why I love NYU.
view full review→Jan 28 2009
3rd Year Male -- Class 2010
Surrounding City: A+, Faculty Accessibility: B-
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