Questions for Current NYU Students

ohhhradio
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:30:10 +0000

2.) How are the people at NYU? Is the community really tight-knit? What about school spirit?
I wouldn’t say it’s particularly tight-knit. It’s not like the typical school where people go to sports games and such. There aren’t many common activities to bond over, but it’s okay.

3.) How often do people go off campus to wander about NYC?
A lot of people stay in their own bubble, but there are also many that go around places. It really depends on who you are and what you’re looking for. If you’re in NYC, I’d say you absolutely have to take advantage of the different places.

4.) How is Greenwich Village? Safe? Clean?
It’s nice. For the most part, don’t go walking late at night by yourself, but that goes for any city really.

5.) How are the professors there? Can you find them during office hours?
It really depends. Personally, all of the professors/TAs that I’ve had, though they are not always available, make it a priority to see students during their limited office hours.
6.) How are the dorms there?
It really depends on what dorm. Overall, I’d say that NYU dorms are pretty nice because most people end up liking wherever they live.

7.) Is there heavy competition between NYU and Columbia? Has there been occurrences when Columbia looked down on NYU?
I guess it’s the common stereotype that there is some kind of competition between NYU and Columbia, though I’ve never seen any evidence. Urban legend? I think so.