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description: College guides written by students for students.New York University Students Tell It Like It IsAny NYU student will tell you that if you want a traditional college campus, then NYU is not the school for you. The city atmosphere is fast-paced and hectic, and if you get too caught up in it, your grades could be affected. This is not to say that it is impossible to go to school here; you just need to find a balance between all the excitement of the city and your studies. Students love New York because it provides endless entertainment plays, concerts, bars, clubs, restaurants and there is never a reason to be bored.Not sure if you're ready for life in the Big Apple? Buy the College Prowler guidebook and get a taste of what NYU is really like . . ."Guys are generally gay or have a girlfriend. Girls are left being sexually frustrated, and I think that puts a crazed look in their eyes that makes them seem hotter.""The parties on campus . . . well, they are either filled with a bunch of hippies laying on the floor smoking pot, basketball players hiding kegs in their closet, or chicks and gay guys dancing to Aaron Carter. For a good time, stay away from dorm parties! It's always okay to pre-game with your friends, but NYC has too many good places to go out at night.""NYU is a safe haven for those who despise the 'follow the herd' mentality that some commonly associate with fraternities and sororities."Want some advice for day-to-day life in the big city?Always bring a walkman or portable CD player for tuning out annoying subway riders and people asking for money.Always carry a small umbrella, because street vendors jack up the prices when it's raining.Choosing a college is a big decision, but we can make it easier. Find out how the students really feel about the school."At first, going to NYU was a very difficult experience for me because it was such a big change. But I started increasingly to realize how good I had it compared to other kids who were stuck in the middle of nowhere for college. NYU is a great preparation for the real world because it is basically just that."Find out if NYU truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths.Visiting campus isn't enough.Read our NYU insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.Discover if NYU is Right For You.
language: English
title: New York University
titlecomplete: New York University (College Prowler)
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publisher: College Prowler