How is life really at NYU

CAdogmama
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:09:39 +0000

My oldest is a freshman at NYU this year. We’re from a small town on the coast of CA, and he’s not at all the type to put himself out there and be proactive about meeting people. Even so, and even with the covid restrictions that affected much of life this year, he has had a great time and loves it.

If you’re a person who doesn’t need a well-defined, insular campus environment and enjoys the vibrancy of the city, NYU is really great. My son does have the benefit of being part of one of the acting studios (he’s a Drama student at Tisch), so he’s in a group of about 20 within a larger group of about 40 or so freshman, within a studio of 150 or so, within Tisch, etc., and I think that small-group environment within the large university has been ideal for him. I’m not sure what it’s like within the other schools at NYU, but my guess is that (esp when covid restrictions aren’t in play) some of the same connections and camaraderie can be found through dorm life, clubs, etc.

I’ve been fortunate enough to visit him 3 times this school year and every time I’m amazed at how happy and grown up he seems, and how much he feels at home in the city. Again, for the right type of kid – one not looking for “campus” and big sports, etc. – it can be an incredible experience.