<p>I know that some people may attach a stigma to the NJIT campus being in Newark, but here are our thoughts on the Campus, having made two visits there:</p>
<p>Pros:
- Campus is compact and everything is in short walking distance, a plus for those who don’t want long trips between classes or from classes to their dorms.
- Campus is fairly well contained within a “city block” – in other words, there is much less need to cross streets to move around the campus, unlike other urban campuses, such as Drexel.
- Very close to public transportation that can move you throughout NJ or into NYC.
- Adjacent to the Rutgers Newark Campus, for additional social / academic opportunities.
- Campus police are very diligent about sending alerts to warn about crime or risks on campus – there are also an abundance of opportunities to get an escort / ride if you need it.
- Close to the Ironbound district of Newark with some great Portuguese cuisine!</p>
<p>Cons:
- It is a small campus and you really have to be careful about drifting away from it, especially after dark. Simply put, do not travel alone off the campus at night – travel in groups.
- Thus, it could have the feel of being in a small protective bubble, that could feel confining to some students.
- The buildings are all pretty modern, so if you’re looking for a quaint ivy-covered campus, this is not the place.</p>
<p>Any other thoughts would be appreciated</p>