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Anonymous
I'm really embarrassed for you. Columbia's always been dangerous and at the other end of Manhattan from NYY and that student went into the park to buy illegal drugs from a gang of drug dealers. NYU is in Greenwich Village. So, uh, what was your point again?? |
Anonymous
Uh, that did not occur in Harlem. |
Anonymous
| Well, what is your child like and what kinds of things does he/she want to experience during his/her college years? I went to NYU for grad school and now have an undergrad there, so I have a lot to say about the school, but a lot of the things that one person might consider a pro would considered a con by another and vice versa. |
Anonymous
| I graduated from NYU a few years ago and agree that one’s experience at NYU largely depends on how wealthy one’s family is, especially once you have the option to leave the dorms. |
Anonymous
Yes it was in Harlem although it was a Barnard student. |
Anonymous
I went to Tisch many years ago. That school isn’t for everyone. There are boundless opportunities but the kids have to be very proactive and self-motivated. It’s not necessarily a nurturing community that guides you along - you have to seek out those opportunities for yourself. That might be hard for kids who would do better as a big fish in a small pond. NYU in general can feel like living in the city and going to classes, rather than being part of a community. That was great for me, and I was lucky enough to make great friends in my dorm and Tisch classes. But it’s definitely better for a more independent kid. Back then they weren’t great about financial aid - two of my closest friends had to transfer to other schools. But full disclosure — this was 30 years ago so maybe things are different now. |
Anonymous
| PP here - just to add - there really isn’t a campus feeling at all - no real community. So I agree it’s great for grad school and maybe not as great for undergrad for the less independent kid. |
Anonymous
Have you been there recently? Older sibling went in the 80s. She visits my DC and consistently comments how much things have changed. NYU has bought up nearly the entire neighborhood around Washington Square ( or the village). The NYUflags dominate the village and go deep into Soho. It’s very impressive and there is constant construction. NYU is the largest and wealthiest land owner in NYC (that was NOT the case in the 80s) and the real estate is in the most expensive parts of the city. They also have an army of security everywhere so the area is safe. |
Anonymous
+1. Same tier as Tulane and SMU. |
Anonymous
About 30 years ago you are correct. Not today. Much Higher ranked, better professors and better students. Even thirty years ago NYU alumni were significantly more successful. But keep loving your southern vibe. |
Anonymous
All city schools that is about it. US news. NYU 29, GW 70, Tulane 40 and SMU 64. NYU is 29 in the times global and 30 in the times US, it’s also 35 in Forbes 2019. I think your information may be dated just like you. Stuck in a loop of old information. |
Anonymous
| I would put Tulane and NYU on the same level. |
Anonymous
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NYU is certainly not akin to GWU.
GWU is very good in international relations NYU on the other hand: Courant is #1 in Applied math in the entire world Law school is #6 in the US Undergraduate Business is top 10 in the US MBA Business is top 15 in the US Medical school is #4 in the US It is far more comprehensive university than GWU. |
Anonymous
NYU is academically superior to GWU. But I would say they are VERY similar in feel for undergraduate experience. |
Anonymous
In terms of wealthiness of the student population, I would agree. But DC is no NYC, so the undergraduate experience is substantially different. |