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Points of Interest
  • Broadway
  • Harlem
  • SoHo
  • Times Square
  • Wall Street

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New York City has something for everyone, and it does not take much for the staunchest suburbanite to find their niche somewhere in Manhattan. Some students consider it to be their home, and they rarely leave the Morningside Heights campus. The immediate area is full of restaurants, shops, bars and cafés, so those who stay close to Columbia do have access to a slice of New York’s offerings, though it’s clear that the rest of the city offers many more diversions for the more adventurous souls.

The urban locale is part of the draw for many Columbia students, but those who prefer the quiet life can find comfort in some of the other geographic regions within the city. The trendy hipsters flock to Soho or Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Art lovers have the galleries in Chelsea, and those wishing to catch the newest play have Broadway and off-Broadway and off-off Broadway at their disposal. There’s always the Village, Central Park and midnight walks across the Brooklyn Bridge. After a little exploring, it is possible for anyone to find their happy place somewhere in New York. Sometimes, students feel like the city is going to eat them alive, but after making some friends and getting to know the environment, New York City becomes more inviting and less scary for those unfamiliar with the über-urban life.

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Local Atmosphere at Columbia University

1775004

'16

Economics

5.0
A+

Activities

There is a lot to do like go to Madison Square Garden

Feb 11, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Columbia University

luciabayly

'15

Art History

4.6
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New York City

The possibilities in NYC are endless. Whether interested in museum visits, Broadway shows, concerts or shopping, there is much to do. Even though NYC can seem overwhelming, there are actually many students and it is an easy city to navigate. The area around Columbia University is very student-friendly. A plus is that with your university ID, there are tons of attractions you can get in free of charge.

Jan 23, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Columbia University

ballzrunna

'15

Art History

2.7
C+

Alright

The atmosphere sucks, but you can easily hop on the subway to head downtown. A lot of people feel boxed in on campus and don't usually take the effort to head downtown. I agree, and would have liked it if columbia felt more homey.

Dec 16, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Everything you need is a subway ride away.
  • Macy's on 34th Street
Major Sports Teams
  • New York Giants: football
  • New York Islanders: hockey
  • New York Jets: football
  • New York Knicks: basketball
  • New York Mets: baseball
  • New York Rangers: hockey
  • New York Yankees: baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Philadelphia: PA: 2 hours
  • Washington: D.C.: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Did You Know?

Five Fun Facts about New York:
• Two of its many nicknames are “The Big Apple” and “The City that Never Sleeps.”
• It used to be called New Amsterdam.
• New York City has 722 miles of subway track.
• The New York Post was founded in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton and is the oldest newspaper in the United States.
• George Washington was sworn in to the presidency in New York City. Back then, it was the capital of the United States of America.

Local Slang:
The subway is referred to as New Yorkers by the train. That’s all you need to know.

Famous People from New York City:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Humphrey Bogart
Vince Lombardi
Theodore Roosevelt
Barbra Streisand
Edith Wharton

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Clearview’s Ziegfeld Theatre
141 W. 54th St.
New York
(212) 765-7600

Loews Cineplex E-Walk
247 W. 42nd St.
New York
(212) 840-7761

Loews Cineplex Village VII
66 Third Ave.
New York
(212) 982-0400

Loews Lincoln Square 12 Theater and IMAX
1998 Broadway
New York
(212) 336-5000

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