Hunter College - Local Atmosphere

College Prowler Take

Hunter’s campus is essentially New York City itself. With the subway a few steps outside of the buildings, you could be anywhere in minutes. Not that there’s a lack of anything to do around town. To the west is Central Park, where students can go for a walk or find a nice patch on the lawn to sit and read. To the south are shopping meccas such as Bloomingdale’s, and scattered around are little boutiques, restaurants, and movie theaters. New York City is one of the most popular travel destinations for a reason, and its museums and theaters aren’t just for tourists.

Those looking for a culture kick don’t have to look too far. The Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Asia Society are all within walking distance. Shoppers may be a little disappointed by the unfriendly student prices of stores in the area, which is one of the setbacks of residing in one of the wealthiest zip codes in the city. The streets within walking distance of the campus are primarily lined with stores, though most of them, such as children’s boutiques or antique stores, students may quickly pass over. If you’re looking for a younger and more college-like atmosphere, take the train to Astor Place. New York City is expensive, so be sure to use your school ID to your advantage and get discounts throughout the city.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Go around in packs, and you’ll be... Go around in packs, and you’ll be fine. There are tons of other universities. The only way to find out what to stay away from and what to visit is to get out and explore. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

In Brooklyn, there’s not much. I... In Brooklyn, there’s not much. I live close to Flatbush, so it’s rough, but I get by. New York is filled with lots of places to go for walks: Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and the Coney Island boardwalk. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Well, it’s New York City, isn’t... Well, it’s New York City, isn’t it? The main campus is located on 68th Street and Lexington. There’s not much to do there besides walk a few blocks to Central Park or grab pizza a block down. Maybe I’m missing out. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Since Hunter is a commuter school,... Since Hunter is a commuter school, it depends very much on what borough you live in and what neighborhood you live in. In the Washington Heights area, there is another university around, but I wouldn’t exactly say it’s the most fun place to hang out. Most of the things to visit are the parks and museums, but I just happen to be a fan of those. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Yeah, NYC is kind of a rinky-dink... Yeah, NYC is kind of a rinky-dink town, not much to do—okay, clearly I’m kidding. The whole city is at your fingertips and is only a subway or bus ride away. There are innumerable museums, art galleries, parks, zoos, historic neighborhoods, and so much more. The CUNY system alone has 20 colleges within it, and the city is home to NYU, Columbia, Fordham, St. John’s, St. Joseph’s, Manhattan, Marymount, Yeshiva, Wagner, New School, and probably 50 more I can’t think of this very moment. As long as you know the neighborhoods to avoid, you’re pretty safe, too. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Five Fun Facts about New York:

Over 300 movies and over 100 television shows have been set in New York City.

Staten Island residents voted to secede from the city in 1993, but such a move would require state approval.

Over 180 countries and languages are represented and spoken in the city.

Six in ten residents ride the city’s subway system, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who can be seen every morning on the 6 line.
• New York City is known as the ‘City That Never Sleeps,’ ‘the Big Apple,’ ‘the Big Snapple,’ Gotham,’ ‘the Naked City,’ ‘the Capital of the World,’ ‘the World’s Second Home,’ or, simply, New York.

Famous New Yorkers:
50 Cent, Woody Allen, Claire Danes, Robert DeNiro, George Gershwin, Jay Z, Norah Jones, Herman Melville, Mos Def, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Colin Powell, Tito Puente, Adam Sandler, Martin Scorsese, Jerry Seinfeld, Christopher Walken

Local Slang:
Subway – Known as the train

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