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<p>Why? What’s wrong with Times Square?</p>
<p>(Sorry if these are stupid questions I’ve never been there before)</p>
<p>If you’re a New Yorker, definitely check out some of the touristy stuff. During Welcome Week, everyone was doing touristy things together, a lot of it paid for by the school - the obnoxious red double-decker buses, ferry to Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, etc. As a native I felt kind of awkward (at least on the bus) but it was fun to see the city through the eyes of the other students who had never been here. I remember when like 500 of us got on the subway together all the locals started openly complaining about how annoying NYU students are because they’re not from around here and don’t know how to use the subway…I felt like an abashed tourist. :[</p>
<p>I also avoid Times Square too…too much traffic and noise and lights and tourists crawling around like cockroaches. The Village is so much more serene…we have tourists but they’re not that annoying. I like the ones that politely ask for directions as opposed to standing in the middle of the sidewalk, pulling out a giant map and muttering to themselves while junior and sis cry about how it’s hot and they’re tired from walking. = /
Oh god it’s freezing where I work so I wear jeans and a sweater, but it’s so hot on the subway…and smelly when it rains.</p>
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<p>I used to live a few blocks west of Times Square and had to walk through it to get home. It’s just a little too hectic to deal with every single day, especially when you’re in a rush or exhausted after a long day and just want to get home.</p>
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That sounds kind of cool, I should try that one day. I’m going to wear a fanny-pack and socks with sandals just for kicks too. </p>
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<p>You pretty much summed it up perfectly.</p>
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<p>I see. We have none of that where I live. It’s all boring and slowville.</p>
<p>Time Square was my second home a few years ago. Whenever my friends I were bored we’d just take the express bus there, about 30-45 minutes.</p>
<p>BTW, never been to the Statue of Liberty either. I want to hit up all these tourist destinations soon though.</p>
<p>i’ve been in my apartment all day and if it’s really going to rain all week it’s gonna be a huge problem for me. i hate going out in the rain…
in terms of tourist attractions, i think bronx zoo is the best since it’s free on weds or thursdays or something. not sure because i only went once myself.</p>
<p>Here I am in a college town. Man, NYC sounds like a ton of fun…just ridiculously expensive.</p>
<p>NYC’s not so expensive if you know where to shop. :P</p>
<p>I suppose, but housing and being in an entertainment capital must rack up a ton of college debt.</p>
<p>Like I said, you have to be smart about it. There’s so many little tips and tricks to save money and still have fun, I haven’t even gotten to college yet and I’ve already learned so much from this board and from going up on weekends. Especially when you’re in college, you get discounts on everything.</p>
<p>But you’re right, housing is quite expensive, but I think it’s because we have our own bathrooms more than that it’s NYC.</p>
<p>Yeah you have to be very conservative with spending. Sigh, I’d do anything for some rain right now. It’s 105 degrees here.</p>
<p>Housing is expensive. A double at my school is like, 12-13k I believe, but a triple is $8-9k, which is still more than some schools, but not too bad. But as far as debt, luckily with scholarships and other things, I’m not going to be too much in debt. </p>
<p>But I’m scared about being in NYC… So much temptation; I can see myself going broke after like… the first three days. :]</p>
<p>You should see the cost of an apartment.</p>
<p>My rent is in the ballpark of $5,500/month.</p>
<p>there is always the housing lottery if you are low income.</p>
<p>i’m on long island. yesterday stormed and poured… and for some reason i thought it was july.</p>
<p>… oh wait</p>
<p>5,500/month?? I’ll probably stay in the dorms forever, then; I could never afford that.</p>
<p>You guys are ridiculous -
yes, you should definitely see the tourist attractions if you’ve never done that. I was a tour guide in high school and it was great! Especially get to the Statue of Liberty now that the crown is open again, it’s also a good way to cool off on the ferry. Another “cool” tip - museums are incredibly cool this time of year and many are “suggested” entrance fee so you could, theoretically, pay 25 cents. A little more expensive is the Central Park Zoo’s penguin exhibit, very chilly.</p>
<p>I personally love Times Square especially now with Broadway closed to traffic. I think it’s so funny to watch tourists figure it all out. </p>
<p>There’s more to do in NYC for free than most places have regardless of the cost. As someone said, you learn how to live here very cheaply once you become “native.” That includes housing, just don’t demand your own bathroom or bedroom or even lease, and you’ll do just fine. Millions have done it before you and millions will do it after you!</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>If you dont want to spend a lot of money while youre there just hit up Chinatown. :)</p>
<p>The best thing about Chinatown is watch tourists from rural America see so many Asians in one place. So good.</p>