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My major is Business and Political Economy at Stern; it is new this year. The class for this program is only about 30 people, and we are to spend 3 semesters abroad together and take the same classes throughout the four years at NYU. It is a great program because we all receive individual attention and are part of an incredibly close group of students.
Some issues which I faced were the materialism of the people at NYU and in the city in general, difficulty finding people that were similar to me and the extreme liberal-mindedness of the majority of people here.
By materialism of students and NYC residents I mean one's constant obsession with brands and fashionability of one's outfit. In the end, I realized that everyone simply obsesses about their own outfits and no one cares about yours. So if you feel like your wallet cannot afford Marc Jacobs, or that you like something that you cannot find in Vogue, wear it without hesitation.
The tremendous dilemma of finding people that were like me strikes 99.9% of newly arriving students at NYU. Initially, it seems like John Sexton's (the university president's) preaching about the importance of diversity only hurts you (because "I just don't connect with ANYBODY"). However, the would be much worse at a small college where everyone is the same EXCEPT FOR YOU. Then, you really are doomed. At NYU, there are oceans of student organizations. Go to some of their meetings. Join some. And, if you are in hesitation over whether or not to join a club, don't. Find something about which you are passionate.
If you decide to go to NYU, your key to success is to be independent in all respects. Believe that you can find happiness here if you search, and you will find it very soon. | Education Quality: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B- |  | | |
| | Sep 26 2009 | 1st Year Female --
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| Not so bright | Words can't explain how much I love NYU! My freshmen year semester was admittedly a little rough and I entertained the idea of transferring but boy am I glad that I stayed. Best decision of my life! I've been on various NYU study abroad programs where I met my best friends and my girlfriend.
NYU isn't college. It's real life, real people. That's the easiest way I can sum it up. If that sounds horrible to you go to state school. However, if you give it a chance and some time you will see that it's honestly the best place on earth! | Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: D- | | | |
| | Apr 26 2009 | 1st Year Male --
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| Not so bright | Hmm let's think. NYU is is middle of nyc surrounded by culture and has superb academics, diversity, internships, boundless opportunity, endless partying, awesome people...what more do you people want from a school? some grass? that's a joke.
oh and we're also ranked #1 for study abroad programs out of all the schools in the nation what what! | University Resource Use: A+, Individual Value: F | | | |
| | Apr 20 2009 | 1st Year Female --
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| Quite Bright |
Not to be redundant, but along with what basically everyone else has said, if the sound of a traditional college repulses you NYU is a perfect option. NYU is considered "second tier" ivy (even though I personally think it's on par if not better then most ivies) and we send out some of the most prepared and accomplished graduates in the world. Don't let anyone tell you anything differently, because the numbers and list of alumni speaks for itself.
Sure you have to be a little grown up to live here. You have to be responsible and unlike other college students you can't pass out on a quad late at night or leave your stuff lying around. You have to be street smart, but that certainly doesn't mean NYUers are uptight douche bags. We love having fun and partying too and there is definitely nooo better place on the entire planet to spend your college years then in the middle of New York City.
That being said, be warned: you either have to either befriend people in your hall, be super outgoing, or get involved to make friends here. Friends do not come easily to people. If you are shy, introverted, or easily intimidated you might have a difficult time here. Just giving you a heads up! Also, don't be a nature lover and definitely don't expect any keggers! We don't go to college, we go to NYU. And that right there folks is the reason why NYU is so amazing. | University Resource Use: A+, Individual Value: D- | | | |
| | Apr 20 2009 | 1st Year Male --
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