TheatreGuy120

I didn't live in NYU housing, but know plenty of ppl who did. I knew one kid who lived in a non air-conditioned and moved after like 3 days, b/c he was miserable. But I had a friend who lived in the traditional air-conditioned (which for some reason they aren't offering this summer) with a meal plan and he rarely used it. You will never eat lunch in a dining hall b/c you are at the studios til 5 and usually once you establish a group of friends, you all hang out and most likely will grab something to eat together after class for dinner. So in short, I think I would go with the apartment style.

rossji

My d is in Brittany this year, no a/c, and she was miserable even though it was only September. If you can get a/c, go for it!

NOCCAMom

To all - my D did the Cap 21 program last summer. We applied for housing in February, before she actually got accepted. There is a small fee for cancelling housing once it is assigned ($50), so we decided that it was worth having it taken care of in case she did get accepted. As it turns out she was accepted and we opted for dorm air-conditioned housing. It was fine and in a great location. One note of caution - not all dining facilities are open during the summer. Her hall has a dining facility in it, but it was not available during the summer. She ended up eating out alot even though we had bought the meal plan because she did not have time to run to the dining room during the day and at night to eat. Save your money on the meal plan and eat cheap instead. She ate at delis and when she went out to eat with classmates they would share meals, etc. You must be 17 to get into the dorm and if you want to room with someone that you know you both have to send your housing applications together. My daughter roomed with a lovely girl from Philly, who was a computer science major, not theater. The rooms were pretty nice compared to other college dorms that I have seen. Hope this helps!!

Mikksmom

Thanks NOCCA mom for that update! And thanks to others who have posted on the NYU rooming situation.

We will be applying as well for housing and were torn between the apt style or dorm. I appreciate your insight! Any other words of wisdom (or mantras to chant!) regarding having a 17 year old alone in NYC for 6 weeks????

Mikks Mom

soozievt

Mikksmom, I have never had a child go to the summer NYU Program but can relate as my 17 year old is at NYU (and started when she was still 16) and comes from the most opposite place....a dirt road in the mountains in a rural area!

My D is in an apt. style dorm. They have air conditioning. There are four girls in the apt. The bedrooms in her apt. are small but that is compensated by the common living/dining room, kitchen and private two sink (separated from tub/shower, toilet) bathroom. It is also closer to CAP than many of the traditional style dorms. Not sure which dorms are used for summer, however. Hers also has an outdoor courtyard and dining hall.

On your other question......I do not have a lot of words of wisdom other than YOU will grin and bear it and eventually get used to it (though by then, she'll likely be near the end of the six weeks). I say that as a mom because my D had NO trouble getting used to it...she loves it!~ It is more an adjustment for ME! The kid is on her own in a big city and I don't know her whereabouts at all times. It takes getting used to but I am pretty much now. Your D should have a cell phone. She'll likely have the time of her life and going back to high school will feel odd after this experience. Somehow they find their way and do just fine. Naturally, you can go over safety issues and money management issues and anything like that which is newer territory. I guess my mantra is...YOU'll live....because at some point, they grow up and you deal with it. Your daughter will be fine. Have her check in with you if it helps you.

I was excited and happy for my D to go off to college in NYC as it was her dream but yeah, as a mom it was hard to get used to the idea but they change and grow and somehow us moms do get through it! I lived to tell the tale and so will you! Mine is there way longer than six weeks!

NOCCAMom

Everyone thought I was crazy sending my 17 yr old D to NY alone. The reality is that they travel in packs. Once they get there and meet all the Cap kids, they form great friendships and they do everything together. They watched out for each other and never let anyone roam off alone. They had their nights and weekends free which they spent going to discounted Broadway shows, eating cheap meals, and just hanging out. You will find that many of the kids that do the CAP 21 program live in or around the area and are very familiar with the city. It was a great insight for her about living in NY, going to college, and taking care of herself. I feel she is well prepared for college as a result. I do think she came home more appreciative and more mature as well. BTW - I failed to mention earlier, that they asked my D in her audition whether or not she had secured housing. They seemed very pleased that we had already taken care of it. I think some people wait too late and then can't attend because they can't secure housing.

Mikksmom

Just got my assignment for CAP21 summer program housing today- I'm at 80 Lafayette Street... anybody know anything about the location, rooms, or get thier housing assignment?

-Mikksmom's D

TheatreGuy120

how long ago did you apply for housing? I applied a few days ago and was wondering when I should expect a building assignment.

and this is the link to the NYU housing's page on Lafayette Street

http://www.nyu.edu/housing/residence...afayette.hall/

Mikksmom

Hi! It took about 4 weeks to get the info. I just spoke to them this morning and they said they had just started mailing out the assignments last Friday.

We are trying to get D moved to the Union Square area instead of Lafayette (much closer to CAP) but they say the Union Square area is where most NYU students want to live - and they have until March 31 to decide what to do. So we won't know anything else for a while.

alwaysamom

I asked my D about Lafayette. She hasn't lived there but has had a couple of friends who have. It's not in a very good, or convenient, location and she recommended you see if you can get it switched. She said, especially for someone who's younger and is not an NYU student, they really should be near WSP or Union Square. It's on the border of Chinatown (and, she says, not even the GOOD parts of Chinatown! ) and is quite the hike from either of those and the closest subway stop is 3-4 blocks away. The building itself apparently is pretty nice, as dorms go, good sized rooms, laundry facilities on most floors, minimal closet space, though. There have also always been complaints about the set up of one of the bedrooms which adjoins the common areas. The wall doesn't go all the way up to the ceiling (if that makes sense) so that there's a gap, and resultant lack of privacy. So for a summer student, I'd say the location and lack of good transportation is of primary importance and hope that you are able to switch.

Mikksmom

Always a Mom:
Thanks for the information - I have already called NYU and they were a bit less than encouraging about switching. I explained that my D was 17 and will be a newer summer resident and that I was more comfortable if she was closer.

The woman I spoke to said that the Union Square dorms are popular and they have to take care of their NYU students first. I sent in the change request form already so I am hoping we can get her moved......I hate to be a *****y parent but I will if I have to!

Anybody else had success in dealing with summer housing???? Advice needed!

alwaysamom

Mikksmom,

I'm not remembering which program your D will be in. Is it the Tisch CAP21 summer program or the CAP21-specific one? If it's the Tisch one, I think you'll have a pretty good chance of getting it switched. If it's the CAP21 one, the chances are not as good. Students who are taking NYU summer programs (in all of NYU's colleges) and currently enrolled NYU students who choose to stay for the summer months get first choice and are accomodated first before anyone else who may request summer housing.

Mikksmom

Well, she's doing CAP21 - more weeks - which is what she wanted! SO I guess I just have to hope!!

JCMom

My D is planning to attend the New York audition tomorrow for the BTP summer program. The application says the audition is at 11am (open audition). Does anyone know what time we should get there? Do they open the space early for signing in and warming up, etc.? I tried to call the BTP but I only got a voice mail. Thanks.

alwaysamom

JCMom,

You might want to post your question on the Summer Programs thread of the main forum:

Summer Programs - Discussion

BTP doesn't have anything to do with NYU and your question in that thread will get much more traffic than here, so it will be more likely that someone may know the answer.