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I love that New York University doesn't have a legitamit campus, it is what makes it so unique. Most people who I talk to think it is weird, and that it must be hard not having a campus life. To me it seem as though I'm not in college, but I am at the same time. It gives me a good balance because I don't feel like I'm stuck in college the whole day. As soon as I leave the building I was in, I'm able to decompress and give studying a break.

As I began to search for masters programs that correspond with my passion, I needed three criteria to be met. First, I wanted a New York City based school. Secondly, I hoped for a northeast regional institution that understood the challenges of an urban public institution. Finally, I simply wanted a quality program that was accredited, affordable, and acknowledged nationally for excellence. New York University met of all my criteria.

The fact that there was not a tradional campus vibe is something definitely unique to NYU. Because our founding president wanted us to be of and among the city of New York, no gates have ever been put in place around campus. For me, it allowed there to be a blurring f lines bewteen what constitutes as college life and what is the real world. It also prevents me from staying within the comfort of my school and exploring all around the city, from rooftops in alphabet city, to local eateries up in harlem.

The city! While still a college student, I feel like a full-blown adult sometimes. There are opportunities, internships, and even people that I never imagined coming across. You'll create great memories in a city that creates them.

Unique to NYU is the abundance of opportunities that can be found because of the school's location. Manhattan a major hub of the world and students can always find so many internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities available to them in the city. Appart from academic related activites there is so much to do in the city like going to Broadway shows, eating at amazing restaurants, or visiting museums. The city houses so many fun, enriching things to do that wouldn't be available if the school was located in a college town.

It is located at the heart of the biggest city in the US, and with that comes many career opportunities.

We have the luxury of literally being in New York City. Other schools have chunks of campuses that are gated off and separated from the city and it's a waste. We gain so much from being so tied to the city that we live in. We learn how to become indepedent faster, we are forced to learn our way around, and in the end we can go out into the world and say we have taken full advantage of our school's location and all it has to offer.

NYU's lack of campus is probably the main feature that makes it so special. Being in the middle of New York City without a solid campus allows you to branch out and discover places and people you would never dream of experiencing in a life time.

The city is your campus, providing endless professional, cultural, and academic experiences. The school is your portal into other countries as well as other worlds, figuratively speaking. You're not stuck on a campus not being able to take your academic experiences out into the real world. Practically everything is right at your fingertips.

It allows its students to do their own thing, like I said. It works around jobs, internships, etc., and being located right in NYC means that we are still able to travel around the city and explore "the real world". People say that since it doesn't have a real "campus" that the sense of school community is lost, but come on, when you're in Washington Square Park with all the buildings with NYU flags hanging, that IS our community.

Set in a metropolitan, NYU is not your typical college campus. The typical Greek and sports life that defines college is virtually nonexistent. You attend classes with peers from all over the world, but despite the cultural differences, the environment is liberal and LGBT friendly. Many NYU students are also artsy, dabbling in fashion, photography, or acting. Although NYU does not offer the all-American college experience, it compensates with its worldly and talented student body; making connections in college is crucial. Also, NYU offers an extensive study abroad program with campuses in 13 cities located on 6 different continents!

NYU is a university in and of the city - if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. Graduates of NYU are generally fiercely-determined and successful in their chosen career path.

its amazing

The location of the school in New York City.

It is located in New York City

There is no standard college campus. The city is our campus and our place of learning.

NYU is unique in that its entire campus is a part of New York City. There is no stereotypical quad like at the Ivy's, and every single housing building has its own layout, feel, and atmosphere. By being a part of the city, you learn not only the geographical layout, but also self-reliance. You learn to take the subway, get to chinatown, and every once in a while, what to do if you encounter someone famous. Its campus lends itself to your personal development and is relentlessly active. You will never be bored in your dorm.

NYU gets a bad rap for being the #1 dream school but also the #1 depressed school. And the cold truth behind that is the suicide rate. There has unfortunately been at least one suicide each year during the last three years. These situations are dealt with well however. Students are made aware of the free counseling from the Health Center (which is superb by the way) constantly. But, every school has their suicides. And whether you hide the fact or not, it is going to come out eventually.

The school does not have a typical college campus. Instead, New York City is our campus. This is a great way to make us feel like we are a part of the city, rather than just a college in a city. However it has some negatives. Some students have a hard time getting involved and don't feel like they are a part of a whole student body, because we don't have a physical campus full of other students the way most schools have.

NYU is as much about living in NYC as it is about going to the school. The initial adjustment period can be tough, since new students are not only trying to make friends and keep up with their schoolwork, but also to adjust to fast-paced city life, but once people find their place, they tend to thrive. There are so many more opportunities available to NYU students than to the typical college student--most students have held at least one internship by the time they graduate. And there's always something going on--the city really doesn't sleep!