Alexis
Set in a metropolitan, NYU is not your typical college campus. The typical Greek and sports life that defines college is virtually nonexistent. You attend classes with peers from all over the world, but despite the cultural differences, the environment is liberal and LGBT friendly. Many NYU students are also artsy, dabbling in fashion, photography, or acting. Although NYU does not offer the all-American college experience, it compensates with its worldly and talented student body; making connections in college is crucial. Also, NYU offers an extensive study abroad program with campuses in 13 cities located on 6 different continents!
Kim
NYU is a university in and of the city - if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. Graduates of NYU are generally fiercely-determined and successful in their chosen career path.
Robert
The location of the school in New York City.
Michael
It is located in New York City
Shayna
There is no standard college campus. The city is our campus and our place of learning.
ciara
NYU is unique in that its entire campus is a part of New York City. There is no stereotypical quad like at the Ivy's, and every single housing building has its own layout, feel, and atmosphere. By being a part of the city, you learn not only the geographical layout, but also self-reliance. You learn to take the subway, get to chinatown, and every once in a while, what to do if you encounter someone famous. Its campus lends itself to your personal development and is relentlessly active. You will never be bored in your dorm.
Alex
NYU gets a bad rap for being the #1 dream school but also the #1 depressed school. And the cold truth behind that is the suicide rate. There has unfortunately been at least one suicide each year during the last three years. These situations are dealt with well however. Students are made aware of the free counseling from the Health Center (which is superb by the way) constantly. But, every school has their suicides. And whether you hide the fact or not, it is going to come out eventually.
Bridin
The school does not have a typical college campus. Instead, New York City is our campus. This is a great way to make us feel like we are a part of the city, rather than just a college in a city. However it has some negatives. Some students have a hard time getting involved and don't feel like they are a part of a whole student body, because we don't have a physical campus full of other students the way most schools have.
Katie
NYU is as much about living in NYC as it is about going to the school. The initial adjustment period can be tough, since new students are not only trying to make friends and keep up with their schoolwork, but also to adjust to fast-paced city life, but once people find their place, they tend to thrive. There are so many more opportunities available to NYU students than to the typical college student--most students have held at least one internship by the time they graduate. And there's always something going on--the city really doesn't sleep!