I'm
just finishing up my freshman year at NYU and I
have to say I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
The only thing that might stop me from attending next
year is the astronomical price of tuition, which only continues
to rise year after year, regardless of inflation. The
bad - NYU does not care about the student, per
se- they want your money. Once you learn to accept
that fact, which you are likely to encounter at most
institutions, you will find that the school is a really
wonderful place. My program - GSP - is absolutely great
and has really shaped my experience here. For other people
in the College of Arts and Science, I have heard
mixed reviews. But for other students in GSP, they unanimously
agree that it is truly a special program. We read
great classic books, have absolutely amazing professors, and have small
seminar classes with no more than 30 people per class
(and that's pretty big- my classes were 15-20 average).
Before
committing yourself to NYU, you must visit. End of story.
For anyone confused as to where the sports teams and
green grassy knolls are, you won't find that kind of
thing here. Sure we have sports and grass, but not
in abundance like the typical college campus. Same goes for
Frats and Sororities. Living at NYU is actually living in
New York City, not a gated-off community like Columbia's. If
you get in here and can afford $40,000 per year,
plus spending money and loan interest, and you aren't deterred
by an atypical school experience, then by all means apply
and come visit.
NYU is the only school I can
see myself attending, for the city has helped cultivate my
independence in ways that other schools wouldn't have. I have
2 internships (getting ready for my third this summer) and
have already gained invaluable connections. Don't miss out if you're
the independent go-getter type: you will be inspired by New
York and will succeed here.
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