New York University
“NYU is very much about a name, butQuite Bright
NYU is very much about a name, but let's face it if you graduate in four years you have accomplished a great feat. The work is hard. You have to manage your classes for your major along with all the core courses. At the end of the week I'm drained. I live in Brooklyn but I was living at NYU to get the "real college experience." Unfortunately, that doesn't exist at NYU. The kids are spoiled pampered rich kids from the "burbs." They are arrogant and I moved back home this second semester because living with them and their want-to-be hippy attitudes really made me sick to my stomach. All things considered though, I love my program. I love my advisor. I find that the teachers really care about their students and would do anything to help you when you're overwhelmed or in a bind. My dad developed cancer this year and I am carrying 18 credits a semester. The teachers helped me in everyway possible. If I had it all to do over again I'd say that it would be a tough call, because like any college there are pros and cons. While the acedemics are hard (and thats not a bad thing) and the students shallow - the teachers and my program (nursing) are great. I only wish I would have taken the full scholarship offers and alliviated the burden of the financial commitment NYU on to them. Good Luck
view full review→Mar 27 2003
1st Year Female -- Class 2006
Education Quality: A, Useful Schoolwork: F
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“NYU is a very deceiving school.BrightFine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc
NYU is a very deceiving school. It looks great before you go, but once you're in, you're likely to feel trapped for varying reasons. I guess it's that way with any college, but NYU is more disappointing to be like that, because it's the last place you'd expect to feel that way. There are so many things that I like about the University but much more that I hate or become easily frustrated with--simply because I am making my parents spend SO much money here it's ridiculous for the crap you end up dealing with. The only thing truly wonderful thing I can say about this school is my particular department, Dramatic Writing. It has been an extremely exciting major to pursue, and it's a place where I feel the most comfortable doing something I've always wanted to do. It may end up being the only reason I stay here. But on the same token, dramatic writing (screenplays/plays) is something I think you either have or don't have, and it's just a matter of finding the right people to buy your stuff. So I'm struggling quite a bit with figuring out if this is where I want to stay.
I definitely do not recommend this university for anyone who is not used to living in the city, or has no desire to. Save it for when you graduate college, have saved up lots of money, and are okay with spending countless nights alone with your television and bowl of ice cream, until you finally meet someone who actually has a quality personality in the city. The social life of NYU and indeed NYC is extremely cliqueish. Don't believe the diversity hype. It's rare to meet someone who wants to venture out of their own little clique.This place is perfect for some, but horrible for others, just like any college really. But it just, for me personally, has been an extreme disappointment. They make you believe you can fit in without fitting in and have a world of fun because you're in "the greatest city ever" and it's just a load of crap. You have to go out and get everything you want, and that requires a very aggressive personality. You'll love it here if you're that type of person. If you're not, and I don't think there's anything wrong with those types of people, then you will either learn it, or avoid this college.
view full review→Mar 02 2003
1st Year Male -- Class 2006
Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Social Life: F
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“The best thing about NYU is academic quality.BrightBiology
The best thing about NYU is academic quality. Every professor I had was at least impressive in their knowledge, most were also quite engaging. However, the advising system was horrible. No one ever asked me what my career goals were! I assumed everyone else was rocketing along in their chosen path, and my advisors generally seemed content to assume the same of me. Success at this school is entirely contingent on your toughness and drive. If you go, definitely research the department before deciding on a major, and use your advisor, and professors. Come to their office hours and make them help you!
view full review→Feb 05 2003
4th Year Female -- Class 2001
Social Life: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: D
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