New York University
Reviews

Dining Halls Are Better Than I Thought

Although cafeteria food in general has its limits, NYU is pretty good at maintaining variety. The meal plan is a bit pricey, but it all depends on which dining hall you go to and at what time/day. Some dining halls make you get a set portion for your meal plan, but other dining halls are buffet style. All dining halls allow take-out because they know we are busy college students. All dining halls have vegetarian options, too. Many different cuisines can be found in all of them, such as Asian, Spanish, Italian, and American.

A City Is Always Busy

NYU's campus is pretty nice when it comes to clubs and activities. Going to the fall club fest shows you that there are 100, maybe even 200 different clubs at this university. New York is a diverse city, so there are clubs on religion, frats, hobbies, sports, almost anything you could ever want! The Kimmel Center is a great place to hang out and most of the club activities occur there. There is also a nice gym a few blocks away from the main class building area. The Bobst library is also fantastic for studying, in almost any way imaginable. (Solitary studying, quiet studying, semi-loud studying, group studying, etc.) I also consider it the hyperbolic time chamber because I somehow get work done ten times faster in there. All in all, NYU's facilities are A+.

Biology Is Rough Here

NYU has great professors with great backgrounds and knowledge, but the curriculum is tough. It's a lot of work to take, especially if you're a freshman taking both biology and chemistry right away. But the heavy workload really helps you learn a lot in a short amount of time. Also, the instructors are usually looking for interns. And it's easy to find a job as a teaching assistant in the later years. Summer classes might be recommended, as it is hard to focus on all four classes and the city life sometimes.

Good Internet Connections, Mostly Mac Computers

Their is wireless in almost all the dorms that is reliable. All of the buildings also have reliable wireless. There are tons of printing and computer labs, though they sometimes get busy with lines. Most of the computers at nyu (95%) are Macs.

Too Much to Do

New york City is truly the greatest city in world. There are limitless options for you to do on any given day. You will find many beautiful parks and sights, movie premieres, art galleries, music venues and so much more. It is a very safe city during the day, but I would not recommend walking around too many dark streets by yourself. You will easily tell if you are comfortable or not. There is some hostility towards college students because of the stereotypes (usually pretty true) such as walking too slow and covering the whole sidewalk, talking too loudly in the subway or public intoxication. Don't be that kid!

Not Too Necessary, but There If You Need It.

There is a variety of options with transportation. The subway system is excellent and relatively cheap. Taxis will be a bit pricier unless you travel with four people and not too far. NYU also offers Public Safety Ride which is like a taxi but I think they'll only do it after a certain time. There is also the bus system of NYU which takes students from campus to dorms scattered throughout the city, but it has a strange schedule I have heard. It is pretty easy to get to JFK. You could just take a taxi (easiest), but there is also the subway to Jamaica and then AirTrain to the airport.

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.

I.D.'S - a Real Drag

Because we have no campus, everyone must show their i.d.'s everytime we walk into a school building, which can be a drag if you forgot it that day.

Hipster Scene

Most of the guys and girls are into less mainstream clothing, music, activities, etc. They are very liberal in their ideas and thoughts. You will definitely find a niche amongst the diverse body of students.

Drugs and Alcohol

You can probably find any kind of drug you want on this campus. Cigarettes are big. Weed is big. Crack, molly, etc....you will find it eventually. Alcohol can be smuggled in a backpack. Some guards are chill, but some are really strict and can be complete ass****s when you're doing nothing wrong. Tons of dorm parties get busted too.

Straights and Gays

You will see people of all kinds. Straight up chill bros, trendy metrosexuals, quiet brilliant gays, and super flamboyant gays. NYU has it all and you will meet all of them in a quick period of time. Everyone is accepted here. We happily accept you for who you are.

Scholarships for International Students

Although there are a lot of scholarship opportunities for the American students, there isn't any financial aid available for the international students. It is quite disappointing because the tuition fee at NYU is very expensive, and as an international students I will have to work my way through without getting any help from my own university.

Terrible Parking

It is located in Greenwich Village. Parking is almost impossible to find anywhere except overpriced private parking lots.

A Mess

There are a LOT of hipsters and a great number of spoiled yuppy types (especially in Stern), so the typical 'looks' follow those types. Alotta the people here are into alotta things since you are in nyc, many are into the party scene, others theater, others music, other just random exploring. The social life can be tricky if you aren't into the club scene or don't have the money for it, but you CAN find things to do obviously. For straight girls, the dating scene is notoriously nightmarish because there are so many more girls than guys, and alotta the guys are gay, but then again you have the upside of not being sequestered on campus. Straight guys have it pretty easy by the same rule. The LGBTQ population has a large presence, NYU and NYC in general is an accepting place. It's an easy place to be open about your sexuality on and off campus.

A wide variety...

There are a LOT of very unappealing guys here, though admittedly they can make very interesting conversationalists/friends and are often from interesting parts of the world/are very rich. However, looks-wise, guys are hard to find. If you do find a guy who is tall, fit, good-looking and STRAIGHT, he is likely a) in a frat b) loaded and c) very very very cocky. The girls here are a lot better than the guys, though that isn't saying much, and they are pretty shameless in pursuing a hot guy once they find out he ISN'T gay. These guys have their pick of the girls, basically; it usually isn't worth getting involved with them because they are so full of themselves. Finding a relationship at NYU seems most common for hipster-types; if you're a girl in the nightlife crowd, you are very unlikely to find a boyfriend who fits your standards/desires at this school. That being said, the city is a big place and if you're constantly putting yourself out there, you're more than likely to meet someone worth your while.

Drugs Are Everywhere

You're in New York City. Of course there are tons of drugs. Before coming to NYU I smoked but had done nothing more. Within the first two months here I had experimented with shrooms, Molly, DMT, and my floormates invested in a vaporizer. my floormates have also experimented with cocaine, E and some prescription drugs. They are totally apparent even just in my freshman dorm and very easily accessible. It is very easy to say no, however. No one is pressuring you to take them (besides why would they want to waste expensive drugs on someone who doesn't want to take them?)

On the Rise

Its not that the Greeks are prevalent on campus (only about 10% of students are in Greek life). Its how unique and awesome the Greek system is. Fraternities and sororities at NYU are about as generic and conforming as the school itself. There's a lot of diversity within the Greek system with the added bonus of a community- something hard to find at a school like NYU. Every year more people rush, leading to a steady incline in the Greek population. DPhiE is widely accepted as the best sorority on campus, winning 17 out of the past 18 years. The most dominant/"most bro" is Pike.

No Car

don't get a car, you don't need one. just don't do it.

NYU Prepares for Real Life

New York University's integration within New York City makes it stand apart from most traditional college campuses. Students live in the city and walk on city streets to attend class, eat, etc. Every day we pass by regular people doing their daily business, deal with crazy taxi drivers, and get to experience real New York life. Because of this, the students at NYU become more independent much quicker than students who live on a traditional campus and rarely leave the confines of the school. Students here also become much more independent. While the transition is often dramatic for most incoming freshmen and transfers, the integration becomes something most come to appreciate.

A Wide Variety

NYU has a very wide variety of students. There are international students as well as students from all over the country. Many people that go here are well-odd, but others are your average middle-class citizen. Some perks about going here is that you can find celebrities, like Dylan and Cole Sprouse and Dakota Fanning in your class, which is cool because you get to see that they are just normal people like you. One thing that is kind of a downer here is that a lot of the guys are either gay or manwhores, so if you are a girl looking a nice guy, it's going to be tough.

Not Too Strict

It's easy to get away with anything as long as you aren't too loud or you cover up the smell. Take what you want from that.

NYU Living

Freshman dorms are your typical style dorm room with two or three beds and a shared bathroom. Low cost housing is available, and for the most part that is cheaper than living on your own in an apartment in the city. Upperclassmen dorms get a little pricey, but they all include a kitchen. You have to remember that living in Manhattan is expenesive to begin with, most dorms end up being cheaper than renting an apartment and paying for utilities. By senior year most people are out of dorms and living in either Brooklyn or Queens where the cost of living is overall less expensive.

Diversity

I believe by NYU saying diversity, it means it has a lot of international diversity. There are African-Americans and Latinos that attend the school, but I would like to see more African-Americans and Latinos accepted to NYU. The school is very accepting of the LBGT community and that is great. NYU is in New York City...the melting pot and I don't think out of state students get the full gist of NYC diversity when the environment that surrounds the university is majority white. NYU tries to increase diversity, so there is some effort.

Liberal Studies

As a rising sophomore in the Liberal Studies Program I feel like I am getting an amazing education and I have found nearly all of my professors to be inspiring thus far. The curriculum includes a lot of reading and writing, but this varies a lot between NYU's multiple "schools". I also find NYU's many study abroad options very appealing.

Everything

NYU has everything. There are tutors available for whoever needs one. The professors I've had have been ridiculously friendly and down to earth. The workload, however, is intense.