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  • A/CDE: Assistant/community development educators, those who run the residence halls
  • Albert: NYU online class registration and grade reporting system
  • The City: Manhattan
  • ConWest: "Conversations of the West" is a literature/history/philosophy course that will drive you crazy. Everyone must take it, and no AP score on anything will get you out of it.
  • E and L: Eisner-Lubin Auditorium on the fourth floor of Kimmel, used often for student productions
  • FYRE: First-Year Residential Experience, refers to all freshman dorms
  • Judicial: Meeting with your CDE or A/CDE of your building if you've violated policy
  • MAP: Morse Academic Plan, required classes taken mostly during freshman year
  • PNG: Persona non grata. You don't want one. If you get one, you're prohibited from entering that building—indefinitely.
  • To swipe: To get a meal with your meal plan
  • The train: Subway
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Become really good friends with your adviser—they can make or break your schedule.
  • Bring comfortable, fashionable shoes. Walking a mile to class in an uncomfortable pair of heels is tough to do.
  • Don't just hang out with people you already knew from high school. Branch out.
  • Every student at NYU was "that kid" in high school with the incredible talent. Well, guess what? That's every other kid's story, too. It's taking your talents to a new level.
  • Get a meal plan with the biggest amount of Declining Dollars.
  • Join clubs and activities in order to meet people.
  • Know the weather before you leave your dorm.
  • Learn how to navigate the subway.
  • Leave your door open when you're home, to meet people on your floor.
  • Plan your study abroad early, and get your Visa application in even earlier.
  • Research professors before selecting a class.
  • Take advantage of the free events NYU offers.
  • There's a ton of free printing on campus, so you don't need your own printer, but plan to print early—lines can be long!
Tips to Succeed
  • Always speak up when you feel you have been graded unfairly. All grades are subject to change.
  • Ask your professors for help—they don’t bite. Most of them are more than willing to help students outside of class.
  • Come with an open mind, and you'll make some amazing friends from all over the world.
  • Don't be shy. The only way you can make friends is if you go to all the fun events and make yourself known to everyone else.
  • Explore both the city and the campus! There are so many opportunities for free shows, information about various clubs, and food all over campus, but you've got to look for it.
  • Go to class. It really does help even if you aren't paying total attention; it is good to be there and make yourself present.
  • Never willingly sign up for an 8 a.m. class—you’ll probably oversleep at least once.
  • See the city, go to class, and don't take too many reading-intensive classes at once. The main reason students don't like NYU or they transfer is because they had unrealistic expectations that were not met. Experience NYU for what it is and not what you expect it to be.
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Inside Scoop at New York University

jcs560

'14

Fine Arts

5.0
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New York Mothatrucking City!

It is undeniable that the majority of students who choose NYU do it because of NYC. There's no shame in denying it. New York City is the greatest city in the world and it is really a privilege to get to live there. You will be able to see incredible cultural events that none of your friends will be able to experience anywhere else. At times you will have to check yourself though, because the New York scene will often get in the way of your academic life.

Jan 21, 2012

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mal608

'15

Law

4.6
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Independence

You are living the dream. A kid in the big city. This school is not for everyone. You need to be ok with having to search for community because it can be difficult. The city is intense, but fun. Will prepare you for life.

Jan 15, 2012

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mskumachan

'15

Nursing

4.2
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Many Unique Things

NYU has A LOT of schools such as Tish, College of Arts and Science, Nursing, Stern School of Business, Dentistry, Gallatin etc. So you get many options even when you were choose a school. Also, NYU has many dining halls-Palladium, Weinstein, Rubin, Kimmel, University Hall etc. So if you choose NYU, you will get many options unlike other school that impact your day, life, whatever it is.

Dec 24, 2011

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Traditions
  • Annual Strawberry Festival: This festival is a day of fun in the sun on West Fourth Street with lots of food, games, and strawberry shortcake.
  • Club Fest: In order to entice new members, every single NYU club and organization sets up a table in Coles gym. The result is a fury of fliers, snacks, banners, buttons, and peppy club presidents. A must-attend event.
  • Flurry: This refers to a night of free ice skating, hot chocolate, and red bus tours at Wollman Rink in Central Park.
  • Forbidden NYU (FNYU) : Put on by the College of Arts and Science Theater (CASTheater), this production channels Forbidden Broadway and parodies life at NYU to the tune of your favorite musical hits.
  • FYRE (First-Year Residential Experience) Olympics : All freshman residence halls compete in intellectual and athletic events to claim the title of FYRE Champion.
  • Grad Alley: West Fourth Street is transformed into a carnival-like celebration for grads, friends, and families.
  • MLK Week of Service: During the week of Martin Luther King Day, students, clubs, and residence halls organize a plethora of community service opportunities at soup kitchens, schools, and hospitals. NYU students take to the street to better their city.
  • The Reality Show: All freshmen are required to attend this fabulous production put on by Tischies in Madison Square Garden. It shows you everything you can expect to encounter during your first year at NYU.
  • Relay for Life: NYU hosts a 24-hour cancer vigil and fundraising event in Coles Gym. Students, groups, and residence halls form teams and raise money all year long in anticipation of this culminating event. Food, games, dance and singing performances, and a general feeling of goodwill and camaraderie fill the night.
  • Studying abroad: Whether for a summer or a semester, everyone goes somewhere, and visiting friends who are abroad is a common winter and spring break pastime.
  • Ultra-Violet Live: A talent competition featuring the best of each residence hall takes place in Skirball Center. There is a prize of $1,000 and unparalleled glory.
  • Violet Ball: An all-school formal, which is the only one that serves alcohol to those of age
  • Welcome Week: After the chaos of freshman move-in day begins the week-long chaos of acclamations to the city. Mostly for freshmen, the week of activities, events, and all-around city immersion is highlighted by the Mystery Concert and performance edition showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Urban Legends
  • NYU is actually a poor school, despite the fact that it charges high tuition and is constantly erecting new buildings all over the city.
  • NYU is going to build dorms on Governors Island and run a tram back and forth to Washington Square.
  • NYU paid for the park renovations so the fountain would be under the arch and look prettier in graduation photos.
  • Sixty-five percent of all the real estate in New York City is owned by the University.
Did You Know? Most stores in the NYU area offer discounts to NYU students, especially restaurants!

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