New York University

After reading the reviews, I feel like the other students who commented did not research their choice in schools well. First, it seems a given to me that NYU is out for money: they own practically all of Lower Manhattan. However, as a Freshman, I was able to work with incredible, world-reknown professors. In my second semester, I had the privilege of attending a class lectured by Stephen F. Cohen, one of the leading historians on Soviet Russian history, as well as American history historian William Johnson, someone I had looked up to for quite a long time. As a history student, I feel very lucky to be at NYU, because their resources (the library is phenomenal) as well as their connections to outside historical ventures, will make it easy for me to get involved in my desired field. In addition, I was also considering a career in entertainment law, and NYU is proving to be the perfect place to pursue that, as it is home to the Tisch School of the Arts, and I have been making connections that will help me in the future.

I do agree with many reviews that students tend to be unfriendly, however, eventually, you find people that you get along and share interests with. In addition, I lived in what is known as the worst dorm, and I still had a great view, a semi-large room, a huge closet, and a private bathroom (which is VERY rare in college dorms). Finally, I suggest visiting the campus before applying or accepting. I grew up in NYC, so to me, it was perfectly natural, however, I know many who were overwhelmed by the city, and all the independence it brings. A campus, say, upstate, offers much more rigidity, whereas NYC fosters an independent spirit. I think that after these four years, NYU will be the best thing I could have done. Besides, there's always grad school.

1st Year Female -- Class 2006

Innovation: A+, Individual Value: D+

1st Year Female -- Class 2006

Education Quality: A+,

NYU allows you to live in New York City. Once you find your way around, you realize it's a pretty good deal. The business school kids are generally considered jerks, but I would say otherwise. Stern is incredibly competetive, which means not everybody is going to be your friend. On the whole, the kids are friendly and quite diverse. Living in the city will entertain you, everybody works their schedules so they don't have class on Friday, classes are not easy, but it has been a good experience so far. As for the social life, there is a collection of bars/clubs within short walking distance from the "campus" around Washington Square Park. I'm only a freshman, so I don't know a lot about the other dorms... but Weinstein, the all freshmen dorm, is almost like a prison. The food is not very good, the rooms are pretty small, it's pretty old, there's only carpet in the halls, and there is a zero tolerance policy towards drugs and alcohol in the dorm. Then again, you have the positives to deal with: it's all freshmen, VERY close to classes (5 min walk), and there are good sandwiches you can get around the corner at Faye's.

1st Year Male -- Class 2006

Surrounding City: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: D