New York University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

bekah

NYU is probably best know for its drama program at Tisch and its famous and successful alumni, like Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway and many others. It is also known for being right in the heart of Greenwich Village and having one of the best, most exstensive study abroad programs of any other university that gives students the opportunity to travel and study all over the world.

Sharlene

NYU is definitely best known for its fashion and rich children. I mean most of the people that attended were trying to recreate sex in the city for their own lives. They were clearly coasting on "Daddy's" money and annoying the locals. As a new local myself I can see why they were so absolutely appalled by us. NYU constantly annoys the community with its gawdy buildings and refusal to listen to community outcries of disruption in visual asthetic.

Jen

Being in New York City, high suicide rates, one of the best business schools, being very liberal and artsy

Allison

While NYU has two internationally reknowned schools (Tisch School of the Arts and Stern Business School,) I believe NYU is best known for its amazing location in New York City. In addition to the multitude of activities and exeriences available, internship opportuinities in business, medicine, theater, film, publishing, journalism, fashion, etc. abound. Students are taught by outstanding professors, many of whom are working at the top of their professions in the city. Not only will students learn what they need to succeed in their fields of interest, the connections made by students will certainly benefit them upon graduation.

Alexis

Besides being the 2nd largest private property owner in NYC, NYU is best known for the education and city experience it provides its students. Education goes beyond the classroom and fosters everyday, real-life learning that helps take academic intelligence to the next level by making it applicable.

Tristan

NYU is best known for being the largest private nonprofit institution of higher education in the United States. The school has a great reputation of of producing students who are extremely prepared to be leaders in their area of study.

Gina

NYU is known for Tisch School of the Arts as well as Stern School of Business. It's known for its fantastic location within New York City and the incredibly diverse and unique students that attend it.

Kacey

This definitely depends on who you ask. I would say that globally, my school is probably best known for its arts college, the Tisch school of the arts, and the famous alumni associated with that particular branch of the school. This is, I suppose, to be expected, as NYU Tisch has produced more Academy Award winners than any other undergraduate program in the country. On a more local level, however, NYU is infamous for our President, John Sexton's, mission to expand the school and frequent acquisition of property in Manhattan's lower half, including several beloved historical sites.

Katherine

NYU is known for its location, academics, and diversity. New York City is like the potpourri of America; I have met countless students from a variety of locations and cultures. I've met people with southern and British accents, people who have kids and are going for their second bachelor?s degree, and people who are just trying to live the dream that is NYU. The university?s academic superiority is undeniable, and the experience itself is unforgettable.

Kelsey

New York University is best known for its immersion in the city. Technically, it's only campus is the city itself, though it's centered around Washington Square Park. It's also known for it's unbelievable film school, though each school within NYU is renowned.