Barnard College - Local Atmosphere

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According to Barnard students, there’s something for everyone in this city, but, in a city as big as NYC, you might have to search a little bit. New York City and the neighborhood of Morningside Heights really provides the best of both worlds for Barnard students. While there is world class entertainment, dining, and cultural events going on all the time all over the city, there is also a very small neighborhood, college-town feel to Morningside Heights. In the area surrounding Barnard, you can wander into shops or cafés and expect to see someone you know, which really fosters a sense of community that a person might be surprised to find in New York City.

There is something for everyone around the Barnard campus. Due to the close proximity of all these different groups of people, there is an energy that comes from the city that a person might not find in many other places while still being able to enjoy the familiarity of a small neighborhood. Of course, there are many other colleges around, such as Columbia College, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Manhattan School of Music, and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Morningside Heights is pretty much a neighborhood of just college students and professors that live nearby. Because there is nothing you can’t find in the city, from Broadway to basketball to simple peace and quiet, Barnard is really located in a great city, and as New York asserts, it is “the greatest city in the world.”

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I love the city atmosphere.... I love the city atmosphere. There’s so much to do, no matter what you like, and there are several universities nearby. You just have to be careful walking around really late if you’re by yourself. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

New York is amazing! Go downtown,... New York is amazing! Go downtown, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greenwich. Go to the museums and all the touristy stuff. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

The atmosphere is great! Barnard... The atmosphere is great! Barnard is in the middle of New York City while not exactly in mid-town Manhattan. Easy access to anything—restaurants, clubs, stores—while still maintaining a private campus area. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

There are many schools in the New... There are many schools in the New York City area, it’s very busy, and there are always places to visit or things to do. On the other hand, urban areas, especially up near Harlem, can get dangerous and people should use caution. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

New York City has lots to offer.... New York City has lots to offer. There are many other universities in the area. I don’t think there is anything specifically to stay away from that there wouldn’t be other schools. There are many places to visits, tourist sites, museums, and clubs. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about New York:
• Central Park, the biggest park in the city, is 843 acres.
• Broadway began as an Algonquin trade route called the Wiechquaekeck Trail.
• John Hertz, who founded the Yellow Cab Company in 1907, chose yellow because he had read a study conducted by the University of Chicago that indicated it was the easiest color to spot.
• Babe Ruth hit the first home run in Yankee Stadium in the first game ever played there.
• The world’s largest gothic cathedral is the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, and it’s still under construction. Its first stone was laid in 1892.

Famous People from New York:
Claire Danes, actress
Washington Irving, author
John Jay, jurist
Vince Lombardi, football coach
Christopher Reeve, actor
Norman Rockwell, painter
Barbra Streisand, singer-actress

Local Slang:
The City – How people refer to Manhattan.
Downtown – Any place south of your current location in Manhattan or referring to places south of Midtown.
Uptown – Any place north of your current location in Manhattan or places north of Midtown.

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