New York University Top Questions

If you are extremely interested in college sports or dislike cities then you should not attend this school.

No one should go to NYU who isn't willing to accept other cultures, races, or different ethnic backgrounds. New York City is in one of the most liberal and unique ciites on the planet and NYU incorporates this atmosphere into the University itself. The University prides itself in its ability to attract people from all over the globe. There are students from almost every country around the world, all with different ideas, cultures, and characteristics. If someone isn't willing to live, and learn, from these different people, they should not attend NYU.

New York University is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York. If one does not bode well in a busy city, one should not attend the school. New York University is a "dynamic urban global research university whose students, faculty, and graduates generate new understandings and innovation for vital and sustainable communities within a complex interdependent world." It takes an adventurous soul to come to New York City and to be emerged in unique cultures both insiide and outside of the classroom. I also think the person should have thick skin to endure city life. No scaredy cats allowed.

Unmotivated students should not attend this school. The priveledge to attend NYU should not be taken lightly, and I have seen many students that did not really have to do anything in high school think that is how college is. Students need to understand that they need to attend lectures, hand in assignments on time, and look for extra opportunities to make the most of their college experience.

The kind of person who shouldn't attend NYU is someone who is hoping to go to a school with a close knit student body. They shouldn't expect a strong campus community because there really is no campus. The city is your campus. There isn't a football team so you will not be attending any games and the greek system is very small.

A person who is easily distracted. There's so much going on at all times and mixing that with all the new responsibilities you have could mean disaster for you academically. The city is a place where you can get lost because you decided to go with the flow instead of sticking to your guns. If you give into peer pressure, reconsider your decision.

Those that are scared at the thought of independence. You really need to be proactive at NYU, across all fronts - academically, socially, career-wise. This school is not for the faint-hearted who crave a social structure and things handed to them.

Those students looking for a college with a campus or renowned athletics program probably shouldn't attend NYU. Because of our location in the middle of Manhattan, NYU does not have a closed college campus, meaning that NYU buildings are next to restaurants and businesses, and not necessarily close to each other. Also because of our location we do not have any major athletic fields so school sports are limited - we do not have a football team! If athletics or a traditional-style campus matter, then NYU probably isn't for you.

People who aren't used to city life. NYU is smack-dab in the middle of the city. If you hate New York you're going to want to get out. Also, since NYU doesn't have a campus, the school lacks community. There is no homecoming or sports events that everyone participates. You need to be independent and not too community-oriented or you're going to get lost.

A student seeking a traditional campus-centered school life are unlikely to do well at NYU. The community and buildings are very decentralized, there is not a large emphasis on Greek life, athletics, or much school spirit. It is also not a great school for someone that is not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain about their ability to pay for school, as the financial aid is notoriously bad and the cost of living in New York City is quite high.