New York University

If you want to go here, your head needs to be in the game. You can either be a crazy party person and drink and smoke all the time.. But that's not what this school is for. This school will get you a job, IF you do the work while you're here. So if you're planning on slacking off, and if the most important thing to you about college is partying or friends, it's just not going to cut it. It took me a good semester to realize it, but once you step in here, you are basically starting your career, WHICH if you are serious about it and want to make good money in the future, you will take advantage of.

1st Year Female -- Class 2018

Education Quality: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B+

I used this site when I chose NYU, so I wanted to contribute back now that I have graduated.Be open and try your best not to have preconceived notions. DONT worry if the first semester is rough, it takes awhile to get used to things. Have NYU pride, join clubs/greek life, and don't be afraid to break out of your shell. You will find NYU happiness, you will be stressed, you will be so busy you don't know what to do with yourself, but it will be awesome. The NYU Health and Wellness center is fantastic, do NOT be afraid to reach out to them. NYU will make you a better person and teach you life skills both in and out of the classroom. NYU students are some of the smartest most dedicated people in the world. You will absolutely LOVE some and absolutely HATE some of them. You can find literally any kind of person/club/group at NYU. I look back at my experience and I am astounded at all the wonderful/amazing/crazy things I managed to do. IF you DONT like your advisor, ask for a new one. You got to push to get the things you want from this school, whether that means patiently waiting on hold with financial aid, going to your teacher's office hours when you want to do better on the next paper or running for an NYU club exec board position. At NYU the squeaky wheel gets the oil, never forget that. Enjoy NYC, don't freak out too much. Study appropriate, not too little, but DONT LOCK YOURSELF IN BOBST FOR ETERNITY (except during midterms/finals). EXPERIENCE the city/internships/drunch/more.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

NYU is not for everyone, but it was the best decision I ever made. The school makes working and going to school plausible, and students tend to really utilize the city. I would not necessarily define students as "friendly," but I would define everyone as interesting and engaging. I could not have been more happy with my choice. However, if you are not a very independent person and/or want a stereotypical college campus, then this campus is not for you. Go to state school.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2009

Education Quality: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B+