New York University offers a learning experience on levels many schools cannot deliver. As with any practical college, the learning is balanced so it takes place in and out of the classroom so that a well-rounded education naturally occurs.
The school's resources (the faculty, the library, and the city itself), are endless, but they are useless to people who don't take advantage of them. Many students can get by at NYU by taking required courses and doing fairly well without actually learning a ton. However, those students who thrive on opportunity and involvement in what they are learning will find a very comfortable place in the culture of New York City.
There's something special when you can learn about Picasso or Ancient Egypt, then take a trip to the Met and see works by Picasso and sculptures out of Egypt first hand, rather than a stylized picture in a text book. The environment of NYU encourages students to take learning from active participation in the city's cultural/intellectual richness and apply it in class. Not many other schools can say the same.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
New York University attracts the type of students I would prefer to be in a community with. The students of NYU are spectacular. They are competitive, interesting, intelligent people who have chosen to engage their lives in their passions. That's why I have fun at NYU.
Going to NYU doesn't just bring the fun of the city, it brings the fun of all the people who choose to go there as well. The students come from every state and so many different countries and bring their unique backgrounds with them creating a fascinating community.
The creative energy pulses everywhere through the streets, there is no such stimulation anywhere else.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It's expensive. However, you're going to college for a reason. You're not planning on settling. It's just a matter of how much faith you have in yourself that determines what you are willing to invest.
For some, New York University is a risky investment. Those people content with silently studying in their dorm are better off putting their money elsewhere. For people who get the most out of hands-on learning, New York University is a better investment.
I'm paying for college myself, neck deep in student loans, but I'm confident I made the right decision because I found the experience I was looking for.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You're not going to school because you need to, you're going to school because you want to. Because you won't be satisfied with a life less rich than it could be. Don't settle for being comfortable and don't be intimidated out of being the person you are. You are doing what you want, and not what you're told. If you're going to a large school, in a large city you should be most eager to learn more about yourself and be prepared to accept things you did not know.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
New York University is wonderful for students who have a grasp of what they care about and who they are, but are willing to remain open-minded about both. New York University is best for the students who can handle constant stimulation from every direction and even better for those who crave it. It's for people who want to explore and share their discoveries for the advancement of themselves and their fellow man.
New York University offers a learning experience on levels many schools cannot deliver. As with any practical college, the learning is balanced so it takes place in and out of the classroom so that a well-rounded education naturally occurs. The school's resources (the faculty, the library, and the city itself), are endless, but they are useless to people who don't take advantage of them. Many students can get by at NYU by taking required courses and doing fairly well without actually learning a ton. However, those students who thrive on opportunity and involvement in what they are learning will find a very comfortable place in the culture of New York City. There's something special when you can learn about Picasso or Ancient Egypt, then take a trip to the Met and see works by Picasso and sculptures out of Egypt first hand, rather than a stylized picture in a text book. The environment of NYU encourages students to take learning from active participation in the city's cultural/intellectual richness and apply it in class. Not many other schools can say the same.
New York University attracts the type of students I would prefer to be in a community with. The students of NYU are spectacular. They are competitive, interesting, intelligent people who have chosen to engage their lives in their passions. That's why I have fun at NYU. Going to NYU doesn't just bring the fun of the city, it brings the fun of all the people who choose to go there as well. The students come from every state and so many different countries and bring their unique backgrounds with them creating a fascinating community. The creative energy pulses everywhere through the streets, there is no such stimulation anywhere else.
It's expensive. However, you're going to college for a reason. You're not planning on settling. It's just a matter of how much faith you have in yourself that determines what you are willing to invest. For some, New York University is a risky investment. Those people content with silently studying in their dorm are better off putting their money elsewhere. For people who get the most out of hands-on learning, New York University is a better investment. I'm paying for college myself, neck deep in student loans, but I'm confident I made the right decision because I found the experience I was looking for.
You're not going to school because you need to, you're going to school because you want to. Because you won't be satisfied with a life less rich than it could be. Don't settle for being comfortable and don't be intimidated out of being the person you are. You are doing what you want, and not what you're told. If you're going to a large school, in a large city you should be most eager to learn more about yourself and be prepared to accept things you did not know.
New York University is wonderful for students who have a grasp of what they care about and who they are, but are willing to remain open-minded about both. New York University is best for the students who can handle constant stimulation from every direction and even better for those who crave it. It's for people who want to explore and share their discoveries for the advancement of themselves and their fellow man.