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If you're going to NYU for a specialized program that is highly ranked on the national level, then I think it is worth attending this school. However, if you're studying something pretty general in the humanities or sciences that you can major in anywhere, then I have to question why you would be going to this school. Is it worth $70K per year just to get a regular old history degree? I doubt it.

Very little can beat the location of New York City, especially being in the East Village. It's an amazing experience and you meet a huge number of interesting people. There are a lot of great clubs and resources available to students. That being said, I go to Tisch for a program that is one of the top 5 in the world, which is the only way I can justify the $71,000/year that I am going into debt. If you aren't going into the school for something that the school is specifically good at, like one of the Tisch or Stern programs, I would suggest saving yourself a couple hundred thousand dollars and going elsewhere.

New York University is an amazing school that offers a great quality of education.

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The opportunities at NYU are endless. So many resources. Great internship opportunities, awesome professors, and you're surrounded by dedicated and motivated students. One thing I'd change is the cost. Tuition is way to high. Regarding size, I don't that NYU is a large private university. You're in the city so you don't really think about it all too much. When I tell people I go to NYU, specifically Tisch, they are always impressed and typically say, "Damnnn that's awesome." I spend most of my time either at Tisch where I'm either working on a film project or editing in one of the suites. I also like hanging out by the park when it's nice out. NYU is not in a college town. You're in the middle of the city, technically SoHo. There are plenty of dining halls though and other campus eateries, as well as a couple of college bars. The biggest controversy on campus is the 2031 plan. I'm against it because I love that I go to college in the city. John Sexton, the NYU Pres, is trying to make it more of a campus. Lame. Not a ton of school pride, sports are not a big deal, but the basketball games are fun to go to.

The best thing about NYU is the opportunities that the city has to offer. You will never be bored with the whole city at your fingertips, and the job and internship opportunities are unbelievable. The biggest issue for most students is the social life. NYU is huge and without a traditional campus or any sense of school pride or unity, it's hard for many people to make friends. You won't find many college "keggers" on weekends and our Greek life is almost nonexistent. And NO ONE cares about our athletic teams. On the bright side, NYU has a great tradition of academics and there's no shortage of things to do in the city.

NYU is a school that fits many different types of students. NYU is the right school for anyone who is independent and goal oriented. There are tons of oppuntunities waiting to be had and going to NYU helps you realize that. The only time I would say NYU is not the "right" school for someone is if they are looking for campus life. There is campus life at NYU but no where near that of other schools. At other schools you may feel a need to join a frat or a sorority but at NYU it is almost not necessary as there are so many people to meet and befriend. NYU was the perfect school for me. The classes were large while some were small, teaching you how to handle different situations. There were some teachers I knew on a first name bases and others that never learned my name. Overall, New York University is an organized academia that I am proud to have known well.

NYU is a really great school if you want to be exposed to some outrageously smart professors, grad students, and peers. It is also an amazing hub of cultural resources in the city. NYU community is very savvy and sensitive to the zeitgeist, so it's a great place for someone who wants to stay on the cutting edge. It's very progressive and forward thinking, and provides an environment that encourages you to push boundaries. If these sound like things you want to do, then you'll love NYU. If, on the other hand, you prefer the path more frequently taken, then you might be more comfortable elsewhere.

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NYU is definitely too big, at least for my taste. If you want a place where your advisor knows what your extracurricular activities are by heart and your professors invite you out for coffee DO NOT COME TO NYU. However, in spite of the lack of community and hustle and bustle, NYU does give you a "real life education." You learn to look out for yourself and be responsible for yourself. NYU isn't a stepping stone to the real world, like other colleges are, it IS the real world. The best thing about NYU is the location, the dorms, and the dining halls. The dorms are insane. You're going to be paying more for housing than your friends that go to college in, say, Pennsylvania (obviously) but you're going to get some of the best apartment spaces in Manhattan for way less than they're real estate value. The dining halls have great food and there's literally like at least 10 of them so you're always bound to find something you like. I spend most of my time in academic buildings and in my dorm. The library is drab, plus it's unlikely that you're going to be studying in big groups anyway just because classes are huge so there's not many classmate-friends to be made unless you are very outgoing. There is not much school pride, there is hardly any athletic scene, the greek scene is a joke to anyone that isn't in it. That aside, it's a good school academically and telling people I go here always impresses them.

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NYU takes some getting used to, especially if you're not used to a huge city. There isn't really school pride as sports aren't a very big thing; NYU doesn't even have a football team. There are many great things about it though. For one, there is always something to do in the city. It is impossible to get bored, unless you're not trying. For some, it is too big. The sense of community isn't as strong as is it at schools that have a campus, but this is an easy problem to resolve. You just have to join clubs or sports leagues. There are many ways to meet new people. NYU also has an amazing study abroad program. They are relatively small so students can get the small college feel abroad and the benefits of a large city on the main campus in NYC. I am currently a sophomore and am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Originally I was only going to be abroad for a semester, but I decided to extend it to a year because I loved it so much. It has been the most amazing experience of my life so far. Next Fall I am going to do an exchange program with a school in Paris, France and be there for a semester also. See, NYU has a lot of study abroad opportunities. I also plan on double-majoring and minoring and graduating in four years. This is all made possible by NYU's study abroad program.

NYU is a large school of over 20,000 undergraduate students, but comprised of smaller close-knit communities within campus. I have absolutely loved my experience here at New York University. Frankly, it is inarguably not for everyone; only the go-getter/independent type of student survives here and if they do survive and stick with it, there is a tenfold opportunity to thrive and flourish here in contrast to other schools. NYU is the type of school that does not spoon-feed you, but if you take the initiative to get involved, there is an abundance of opportunities waiting to be taken. Having an open campus poses both advantages and disadvantages- you are truly "in and of the city" here, and it is a unique undergraduate experience.

NYU is a lot of what I expected, in terms of education. I love the education at NYU and feel that it's top notch. The departments and professors are well qualified and teach really well (with a few exceptions). However, the social nature of NYU is okay but not amazing. People here live fast paced lives and consider themselves as very mature. Because of this, many do not act like your typical college students. Also, because of a lack of a real campus, the college feel is slightly missing. However, those who can handle fast paced lives and would love to live in NYC, should definitely give NYU a chance.

NYU is a lot of what I expected, in terms of education. I love the education at NYU and feel that it's top notch. The departments and professors are well qualified and teach really well (with a few exceptions). However, the social nature of NYU is not as amazing as I expected it to be. People here live fast paced lives and consider themselves as more mature than they actually are. On top of that, they feel that because they go to school in New York, they have to act like New Yorkers. Because of this, many people act snobby and reject those who they feel do not live up to the "New York nature."

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NYU is a school that offers many opportunities to its students however it is not an easy school to navigate. It is quite large and impersonal and you truly have to advocate for yourself. If you are not vocal about what you want then you will not get it. Once you find your niche you will be happy here. Despite the fact that it is in a city, there are a lot of campus-like aspects to this school. It is a very expensive place to live and go to school.