New York University Visit Report by UniversityGirl

Visit Activities:

Information Session: Yes - There weren't TOO many people, so she made everyone go around the room and say where they were from and what they wanted to major in. Amazing display of diversity in both aspects.. (somefrom Lon

Campus Tour: Yes - The tour guide was cocky and sarcastic, but a good tour nonetheless.... Saw a dorm, Bobst library, building of classrooms, and student life hall....

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Campus:

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They all literally fought for people to choose their tour group!

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Well, technically speaking, there is no "campus"... New York City is, which is pretty much truthful...

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We saw a freshmen building, so the room was extremely small, but it did have a bathroom, two closets, and it is in an old converted apartment building in the city.. ;]

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There are safety poles throughout the area of the school and a campus security system along with transportation at night for students.

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It is definately not for everyone, but if you are a big city person, it is for you!

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Off-Campus:

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Full of life, always something to do. (To give you an idea, it is in the Greenwich Village area.. Near SoHo, Little Italy, and ChinaTown...)

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Read my other posts. I am biased towards New York City! =]

Campus Visit Notes for New York University

Visit Description:

New York University is most definately NOT a school for everyone. If you are looking for a traditional college experience with a green campus, quads, and brick buildings; you may not want the rush and spread of NYU. However, on the reverse side of the coin, if you are a big city person, NYU is for you! There is just so much to offer at this school, I find myself loving it, whether or not it truly has a "campus". There are many undergraduate schools that make up the university (college of arts and sciences, stern business, steinhardt, tisch, gallitin independent study, etc...) and a whole wealth of majors and programs. Study abroad is also extremely popular at NYU, and there are literally a ton of countries that you can study in. They are also opening two new schools in Abu Dhubai and Tel Aviv.
Obviously, being in the city is additionally beneficial when it comes to internships and job placements, pretty much for any career discipline that you are considering. And NYU has supposed good internship placement recs. Our tour guide also told us about great discounts students receive on things such as: Broadway ticket prices, restaurants, museum entrance fees, etc. This would help me, personally, a ton since I am a obsessed with Broadway, and saving money on tickets could help out a ton when I am in college ;]
Overall, this was a great visit, even if I am still mulling out whether or not I would be happy at a school that does not have a traditional campus, even if I am in my favorite place on Earth...=]

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

There are plenty in the city... wouldn't know which to tell you is the best, because I live near the city...

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

So many amazing ones to name... pretty much can try any and will love it!

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS!!! NEW YORK CITY is an entire attraction!!