Jori
If you're going to NYU for a specialized program that is highly ranked on the national level, then I think it is worth attending this school. However, if you're studying something pretty general in the humanities or sciences that you can major in anywhere, then I have to question why you would be going to this school. Is it worth $70K per year just to get a regular old history degree? I doubt it.
Kirstin
Very little can beat the location of New York City, especially being in the East Village. It's an amazing experience and you meet a huge number of interesting people. There are a lot of great clubs and resources available to students. That being said, I go to Tisch for a program that is one of the top 5 in the world, which is the only way I can justify the $71,000/year that I am going into debt. If you aren't going into the school for something that the school is specifically good at, like one of the Tisch or Stern programs, I would suggest saving yourself a couple hundred thousand dollars and going elsewhere.
Nathalia
New York University is an amazing school that offers a great quality of education.
Shaquanja
I like dis school, parties all day an drinking for da nite. heyyyy das how it go doe. let me just say I love skippin class an secrurity layed back doe it's good an im here for da ride
David
The opportunities at NYU are endless. So many resources. Great internship opportunities, awesome professors, and you're surrounded by dedicated and motivated students. One thing I'd change is the cost. Tuition is way to high. Regarding size, I don't that NYU is a large private university. You're in the city so you don't really think about it all too much. When I tell people I go to NYU, specifically Tisch, they are always impressed and typically say, "Damnnn that's awesome." I spend most of my time either at Tisch where I'm either working on a film project or editing in one of the suites. I also like hanging out by the park when it's nice out. NYU is not in a college town. You're in the middle of the city, technically SoHo. There are plenty of dining halls though and other campus eateries, as well as a couple of college bars. The biggest controversy on campus is the 2031 plan. I'm against it because I love that I go to college in the city. John Sexton, the NYU Pres, is trying to make it more of a campus. Lame. Not a ton of school pride, sports are not a big deal, but the basketball games are fun to go to.
Catherine
The best thing about NYU is the opportunities that the city has to offer. You will never be bored with the whole city at your fingertips, and the job and internship opportunities are unbelievable. The biggest issue for most students is the social life. NYU is huge and without a traditional campus or any sense of school pride or unity, it's hard for many people to make friends. You won't find many college "keggers" on weekends and our Greek life is almost nonexistent. And NO ONE cares about our athletic teams. On the bright side, NYU has a great tradition of academics and there's no shortage of things to do in the city.
Eleana
NYU is a school that fits many different types of students. NYU is the right school for anyone who is independent and goal oriented. There are tons of oppuntunities waiting to be had and going to NYU helps you realize that. The only time I would say NYU is not the "right" school for someone is if they are looking for campus life. There is campus life at NYU but no where near that of other schools. At other schools you may feel a need to join a frat or a sorority but at NYU it is almost not necessary as there are so many people to meet and befriend. NYU was the perfect school for me. The classes were large while some were small, teaching you how to handle different situations. There were some teachers I knew on a first name bases and others that never learned my name. Overall, New York University is an organized academia that I am proud to have known well.