New York University

A few years ago, I participated in the Career Edge Program. This week-long program was amazing as I was able to live on campus, attend events with other students, and learn in the classroom. Amazing school!

NYU is not your traditional university with miles of green acreage and beautifully manicured pathways connecting academic buildings. This university basically surrounds Washington Square, a small park filled with eclectic personalities, which acts as the school's common area, while the university itself spreads out in a 2 block radius in each direction around that same park. Given its compact size, the university has tons of people passing through, most of which are a mix between students, tourists, and locals. In a city of over 20 million people, that can be exciting or intimidating, depending upon your temperament. The school itself has around 28,000 enrolled students. If you like the excitement of a big city married to the concept of a college campus, NYU is your vibe. We toured here, and my daughter loved it. I thought it strange that we didn't get to see any classrooms, dining facilities, or living quarters on the tour, and I think this would have enhanced our overall experience. This is one of the only college tours we've been on that left out all three. There is a lot of emphasis on academics and research opportunities for students. NYU stands as the premiere educational institution in New York City next to Columbia.

Went to the Skirball Performing Arts Center and it was beautiful, clean, staff was hella respectful. The temperature was PHENOMENAL. First venue I've ever been in where the temp was PERFECT. Seating in the theater was comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Definitely a nice spot to have shows for sure!!

ATTACKS ON DIVERSITY & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCE (SPOILER: NOBODY INVESTIGATES RIGHT NOW) I have been a student at the Graduate School of Arts & Science since September 2024, and after attending four different universities before (bachelor + research exchanges), I have never witnessed anything like this program. All those TikTok videos… marketing at its best. I have been withheld reference letters from the last director, who lasted only a very short time, and everything in the program was chaotic. Probably this will bring me more retaliation as a student, but at this point, I cannot do anything else but speak loudly. - The program at GSAS is chaotic: messy administration, courses advertised but not offered, and internships that never materialized. The program failed to send the internship and project emails with deadlines to the entire cohort. When I first raised this, they called me CRAZY, but I later discovered my ENTIRE COHORT had never received the communications. I was the one who UNCOVERED this systemic failure, and the administration’s only response was SILENCE. Also, for those folks aspiring to a PhD, do not expect research opportunities here: they simply do not exist. What you will find instead is a culture of neglect and retaliation that crushes any academic dream. - On May 5th, in a core class, a professor told me in front of everyone that as an international student I had no future in the United States and that I should “go back to my country.” When I replied that I wanted to do a PhD here, he mocked me repeatedly and finally said, in front of the whole class: “I will be dead by then.” This was not a joke. It was humiliation, and I was singled out even though I had not raised my hand. I immediately reported the incident with a full list of witnesses, but the university refused to investigate. That silence speaks louder than anything: here, even death comments in the classroom go unanswered. As it is observed, these positions against diversity programs are very aligned to certain views: professors do not have to hide anymore and they are so open at GSAS. - This is not an isolated case. There are professors who openly mock inclusion policies and make derogatory comments about students from working-class or low-income backgrounds. Some even ask about your parents’ professions in class, as if that determined your worth. I still remember a professor who said that low-income students “Only lower the level of the class” and the “laziness of their parents” and the lack of success they could ever have. SPOILER: I got the best grades, despite being one of those students, and the same professor sent me an email saying “how impressive it was”. I just want to laugh or cry. However, these are not slip-ups; they are SYSTEMATIC and NORMALIZED attitudes. When complaints are made, the administration looks the other way, even if you provide witnesses. As a student representative in my previous university, I can say that problems can happen everywhere, even in top universities; but the INDIFFERENCE and INACTION of administrators is what shocks me the most. I sent endless emails to the program and to the new director, with witnesses and evidence, yet nothing has been solved. They simply side with the program, dismiss complaints, and treat students as if their voices do not matter. What a terrible choice I made when I submitted my application and accepted this program over others. Too late, I guess. PS: Even though the attitudes of the program and administrators are shameful, I have to recognize that there are also good professors in my program and they are mindful about the students. I also did some electives in Stern, and everything was very correct and very professional. However, this program at the Graduate School of Arts and Science is just a mess and it is definitely not a place where you’re welcomed or can develop as a student.

Not bad!

Beautiful architecture old style building. Water fountain was so beautiful. Went there to check out Nyu for my daughter She loves that University.🤞 …

It's a great institution, but their alumni are often saddled with massive debt. But hey, it's an awesome school. If you have money, it's definitely worth it to live in NYC, party, and go to school. Their programs are top-notch.

If it wasn't already called Washington Square Park, it would called NYU Park, as the campus almost completely surrounds it. Made up of multiple buildings and dorm housings, it also has a ton of restaurants and small businesses surrounding it.

Man I love it here. I couldn't find the university, but it's a pretty chill spot

Worst University in the state, it retains your diploma as a student if you speak out to defend human rights 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 …