New York University
“This school is very well suited to cityPsychology
This school is very well suited to city types. The city is a very tough place to live and the university doesn't make it any easier with its ridiculous bureaucracy and lack of financial aid. You need a tough skin to go here. Making friends is an especially difficult process, while making loads of acquaintances is easy.
My experience is mostly with the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have the willpower, you can turn your years at NYU into something amazing. You can get around many course restrictions by making the effort to file a petition, and you won't be turned down as long as you're persistent. For example, research grants are available to undergraduates who work for them, and students can take up to a year of leave to pursue programs like individual internships or study abroad (though this will make it take longer to finish).This is not the place for outdoorsy folk!
view full review→Nov 24 2008
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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“Positives about Gallatin, the school I belong to:BrightOther
Positives about Gallatin, the school I belong to:
The freedom of individualization is WONDERFUL. Many students from other NYU schools actually transfer to here because it's so popular--I haven't met one unsatisfied Gallatin student so far. So, if you like to be independent and you have passion, I recommend Gallatin.
Negatives:
Don't expect to have ultimate freedom. I'm having trouble getting into classes in other departments (Art, Advertising) because they are restricted to that department. And Gallatin Arts Workshops and Interdisciplinary Seminars, while fantastic, fill up ridiculously fast. Why can't they make enough room for all of us??
NYU Positives:
AMAZING city. Clubs, bars, parties, parades, holiday festivities, shopping, restaurants...etc etc etc. In my experience, open, friendly, VERY UNBIASED students. Don't expect to be judged for race, gender, or sexual orientation here. Also, good classes, so far. Some departments are very difficult (Journalism, Business, Sciences...) and some rather easy.
Negatives:
Too many students to get individualized attention. I haven't had that problem though because of the size of my school. Large disparity in dorm quality (Third North being by far the best), and management in dorms is a bit slow to fix things etc. Dorms also don't live up to their promises, like piano rooms and dark rooms, which are slightly poorly maintained or unusable. Hasn't been a huge prob though.
OVERALL I'M HAPPY--I HAVE GREAT FRIENDS, I'M LEARNING A LOT, AND I BALANCE HARD WORK WITH FANTASTIC FUN TIMES :)
view full review→Nov 23 2008
1st Year Female -- Class 2011
Surrounding City: A+, Individual Value: C+
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I never comment on these types of sites but seeing that NYU has so many negative remarks makes me feel the need to respond. I am in the film program in Tisch and could not ask for a better school. Our teachers are amazing and helpful and the program encourages us to work together and get to know everyone in our major. It's NYC so there are film screenings, guest speakers, internships and films being made right outside our door. Regarding the social life, do not come to NYU if you want to go to frat houses and tailgate at the football game every weekend. you will not be doing any of that here. And the posts are true about there being a lot of gay guys. BUT living in nyc means you can do a lot of other cool stuff. There are tons of bars and clubs to go to (all you need is a fake ID...) and unless you stay in your room all day you WILL meet people and make tons of friends in your freshman dorm. I love NYU and dont be discouraged by all the negative remarks posted up here! You just have to accept that nyu is not a regular school, but in my opinion better one. We can get drunk and go to the toga parties at the MET, party at lofts in Brooklyn, study in central park, and intern at fashion magazines, wall street and production companies. There are unlimited things to do (which would result in the 'lack of community' people complain about) but once you have your group of friends you can really enjoy your time here. If all that is not something you are interested in, dont apply, nyu is not for everyone. but other than that NYU is great, i love it here!!
view full review→Nov 10 2008
1st Year Female -- Class 2010
Education Quality: A+, Extracurricular Activities: B
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