WashDC and NYC trip- just back!!

Parent Cafe
1

<p>My D’s and I went to NYC to look at NYU and WashDC to look at Georgetown…we also did a lot of touristy stuff and had a blast.</p>

<p>NYC- stayed at the BestWestern President in Times Square- great location. Times Square was very safe. We walked alot, took the double decker bus tour, the Staton Island Ferry, the subway and shopped. And walked. D loved NYU. Not having a traditional campus is what she liked. The new Student Center is beautiful and the library is amazing. She loved the tour and knows that she likes a college with an urban campus.</p>

<p>WashDC- stayed near Georgetown. Again great location. We walked alot, did all the touristy stuff and toured Georgetown. Beautiful campus. My D know also knows she likes a campus in an urban like setting. Close to the action. Coming from a Jesuit high school, she felt comfortable and familiar, and in some ways that was good. </p>

<p>Anyway, the trip was well worth it. We learned a lot, and my D learned more about what she likes in schools.</p>

2

<p>Glad you had a good trip. We just got back from NYC, spring break.</p>

<p>We spent a lot of time around NYU, SOHO, The Village. I thought that the area looked safe and there was a lot to do. It would be a great place to spend four years.</p>

3

<p>Thats what my D said. She learned the bus and subway system in about 3 minutes. We live in a city with lots of different kinds of people and that is what she wants.</p>

4

<p>My oldest D did not want an urban school. But the younger one that was in New York with me might like to go to an urban school. We live near Chicago, so they are familiar with public transportation, how to figure out the maps, how to get a self service fare car, etc. (My husband couldn’t figure that out and the 14 year old did it for him.</p>

<p>I don’t know what you are looking for in terms of colleges, but I also loved BU. Very nice campus, great area, and I loved Boston.</p>