NYU

[rustytrix]

Hi, I am almost certain that I will be going there (phd in IR) so had a few questions about the city and the NYU area(Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. they are offering me 23k a year for five years, so i was wondering if that sum will be enough for rent+utilities+groceries(dont have a "fancy" grocery list, for whatever thats worth)in a "decent" neighborhood that is not too far from campus (by decent i mean a place where i wont be robbed say more than once a year or two:)). lol i realize i risk sounding neurotic but ive heard that the city can eat newbies alive.

If anybody is headed there and has questions, please feel free to share em here.

[gravityflyer]

Hi, I am almost certain that I will be going there (phd in IR) so had a few questions about the city and the NYU area(Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. they are offering me 23k a year for five years, so i was wondering if that sum will be enough for rent+utilities+groceries(dont have a "fancy" grocery list, for whatever thats worth)in a "decent" neighborhood that is not too far from campus (by decent i mean a place where i wont be robbed say more than once a year or two:)). lol i realize i risk sounding neurotic but ive heard that the city can eat newbies alive.

If anybody is headed there and has questions, please feel free to share em here.

In terms of safety, you'll be fine. Its a great area. In terms of affordability, it'll be difficult to manage. You'll likely have to live further away (i.e. Brooklyn) if you plan on surviving on stipend alone.

[lifesurfer]

Hi, I am almost certain that I will be going there (phd in IR) so had a few questions about the city and the NYU area(Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. they are offering me 23k a year for five years, so i was wondering if that sum will be enough for rent+utilities+groceries(dont have a "fancy" grocery list, for whatever thats worth)in a "decent" neighborhood that is not too far from campus (by decent i mean a place where i wont be robbed say more than once a year or two:)). lol i realize i risk sounding neurotic but ive heard that the city can eat newbies alive.

If anybody is headed there and has questions, please feel free to share em here.

hey. my friends who've attended nyu and not gotten subsidized on-campus housing have for the most part chosen to live in brooklyn, which is a short commute from nyu on the subway, or right off the path train in new jersey (hoboken, for example.) i had a friend who lived in harlem and would hop on the express a train to get downtown relatively quickly. these options will give you more bang/space for your buck in nyc since living downtown near campus tends to be very expensive. my suggestion would be for you to get in touch w grad students who are currently attending school there and get the lowdown. and, of course, to visit the campus and the aforementioned neighborhoods before you make a final decision. i personally would opt to live in brooklyn since that's where the action is these days anyway - but it depends on the kind of vibe/crowd you like.

congrats on your acceptance btw. nyc is a phenomenal city and you'll be the envy of the rest of the grad student population that is stuck in new haven, princeton, etc...

[gravityflyer]

hey. my friends who've attended nyu and not gotten subsidized on-campus housing have for the most part chosen to live in brooklyn, which is a short commute from nyu on the subway, or right off the path train in new jersey (hoboken, for example.) i had a friend who lived in harlem and would hop on the express a train to get downtown relatively quickly. these options will give you more bang/space for your buck in nyc since living downtown near campus tends to be very expensive. my suggestion would be for you to get in touch w grad students who are currently attending school there and get the lowdown. and, of course, to visit the campus and the aforementioned neighborhoods before you make a final decision. i personally would opt to live in brooklyn since that's where the action is these days anyway - but it depends on the kind of vibe/crowd you like.

congrats on your acceptance btw. nyc is a phenomenal city and you'll be the envy of the rest of the grad student population that is stuck in new haven, princeton, etc...

I would build on lifesurfer's comment in terms of options. NYU is a great school, but definitely visit and weigh other alternatives before making your final decision. Seriously consider such options if you can get similar funding at a comparable school. Then again, my perspective may be tainted having already acquired over $100k in student loans!

[Shere Khan]

Hi, I am almost certain that I will be going there (phd in IR) so had a few questions about the city and the NYU area(Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. they are offering me 23k a year for five years, so i was wondering if that sum will be enough for rent+utilities+groceries(dont have a "fancy" grocery list, for whatever thats worth)in a "decent" neighborhood that is not too far from campus (by decent i mean a place where i wont be robbed say more than once a year or two:)). lol i realize i risk sounding neurotic but ive heard that the city can eat newbies alive.

If anybody is headed there and has questions, please feel free to share em here.

Hi there, am in the almost same position, but with the additional problem of having a partner with whom I finally would like to have a "close distance relationship"...

Did you receive any other acceptances that you are considering as an alternative?

Oh, and what were your impressions so far? I've contacted serveral current PhD students and possible thesis supervisors and almost all of them responded very quickly and were very helpful with their answers.

Will you also attend the recruitment weekend?

Edited March 5, 2010 by Shere Khan

[curiousgeorge84]

Hi, I am almost certain that I will be going there (phd in IR) so had a few questions about the city and the NYU area(Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. they are offering me 23k a year for five years, so i was wondering if that sum will be enough for rent+utilities+groceries(dont have a "fancy" grocery list, for whatever thats worth)in a "decent" neighborhood that is not too far from campus (by decent i mean a place where i wont be robbed say more than once a year or two:)). lol i realize i risk sounding neurotic but ive heard that the city can eat newbies alive.

If anybody is headed there and has questions, please feel free to share em here.

Be careful when people suggest Brooklyn because a lot of Brooklyn is not OK. Brooklyn is cheap though, so if you're interested try Williamsburg, which is an up and coming area with a lot of young people and great cheap restaurants like SEA. You'll pay $900 or $1,000 for a studio or 1 bedroom apt. When you calculate your expenses for NYC, remember that a monthly metro card is $89. Harlem is slightly cheaper with 1 bedrooms running around $850 or $900. Also, be careful where you are in Harlem and stick to the West Side. Stay away from East Harlem.

[Keller65]

Be careful when people suggest Brooklyn because a lot of Brooklyn is not OK. Brooklyn is cheap though, so if you're interested try Williamsburg, which is an up and coming area with a lot of young people and great cheap restaurants like SEA. You'll pay $900 or $1,000 for a studio or 1 bedroom apt. When you calculate your expenses for NYC, remember that a monthly metro card is $89. Harlem is slightly cheaper with 1 bedrooms running around $850 or $900. Also, be careful where you are in Harlem and stick to the West Side. Stay away from East Harlem.

I googled some photos of east Harlem. Seems nice, gentrified.

[curiousgeorge84]

I googled some photos of east Harlem. Seems nice, gentrified.

I was born and raised on the upper east side so I can guarantee you that you do not want to live past 108 or 110th street on the east side.

[pea-jay]

It's a little bit more inconvenient, but check out portions of Queens. Astoria particularly. Have a few friends of the family members that swear by the place, a couple of current NYU grad students that live there recommended it to me, and I enjoyed spending time there myself. A ton of good eats in that place. The N/W runs thru there which also runs by NYU (although the N doesnt stop weekdays by the university).

[curiousgeorge84]

It's a little bit more inconvenient, but check out portions of Queens. Astoria particularly. Have a few friends of the family members that swear by the place, a couple of current NYU grad students that live there recommended it to me, and I enjoyed spending time there myself. A ton of good eats in that place. The N/W runs thru there which also runs by NYU (although the N doesnt stop weekdays by the university).

Great suggestion pea-jay! I love Astoria and you can get really cheap 1 bedrooms and studios there ( by NYC standards). They have fantastic Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants, fun cafe's and it's right over the water from Manhattan. It's also a safe neighborhood, and unlike Brooklyn, you don't have to go through sketchy neighborhoods on the train to get there. Astoria is definitely a good choice.

[amandaaimeparis]

I grew up in and around the city, and I can say that the area around NYU is fairly expensive. It's doable if you get roommates, however.

I applied to NYU and have presumably been rejected, but when I was investigating housing options I found stuff about subsidized housing in Stuyvesvant Square for $900 a month. look into that, definitely. Also, the university has an off-campus housing office that can help students find affordable housing in decent areas. Brooklyn is fine nowadays, and I hear they are cleaning up a lot of Harlem as well, despite its traditional reputation of being crime-ridden. NYC is a fairly safe city in terms of violent crime compared to many other cities in the US--just look up the stats!

[pea-jay]

Great suggestion pea-jay! I love Astoria and you can get really cheap 1 bedrooms and studios there ( by NYC standards). They have fantastic Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants, fun cafe's and it's right over the water from Manhattan. It's also a safe neighborhood, and unlike Brooklyn, you don't have to go through sketchy neighborhoods on the train to get there. Astoria is definitely a good choice.

Had a French-style breakfast and gyros, both along 30th Avenue. Yep, great eats and more reasonable than Manhattan. Stops along the 7 are great for cheap international food too.

[yangus2010]

Had a French-style breakfast and gyros, both along 30th Avenue. Yep, great eats and more reasonable than Manhattan. Stops along the 7 are great for cheap international food too.

HI, everyone, I have applied C/P PhD in NYU yet no response till now. Do you guys think I have ready been rejected or what shall I do except aimlessly waiting for them???

[betteryear]

HI, everyone, I have applied C/P PhD in NYU yet no response till now. Do you guys think I have ready been rejected or what shall I do except aimlessly waiting for them???

same question...i wonder if they have made all decisions.

[anxiousapplicant]

Do they fund their MA program?

[Mearsheimer's Minion]

You all are probably rejected. Their perspective weekend begins on Thursday.

You *might* be waitlisted, but I wouldn't hold my breath.