NYU Law Class of 2019 Forum

[rska884]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

Seriously one of the most NY things ever. God this city is disgusting sometimes...

[Generally]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

Seriously one of the most NY things ever. God this city is disgusting sometimes...

Y'all are not selling me.. haha

[Budfox55]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

I don't know if I am going to hate this place or love it......

For most people its a mix of both. Most ppl will love it until they're about 6 months in. Thats when a lot of the "coolness" factor of NY starts to wear off, you start getting used to everything, and the constant shit that you experience on a daily basis like what is mentioned above starts to really get to you. Once you get to ~2-3 years in, people will be split into one group who can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer and another group who are one job offer and massive paycut away from getting the fuck out.

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[rska884]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

Seriously one of the most NY things ever. God this city is disgusting sometimes...

Y'all are not selling me.. haha

If you live here for three years, you'll be totally unfazed by weird stuff like the above and hate most people you don't know for being in your space too often. Other than that, it's great.

In all seriousness, though, this city is amazing. There are just some weird side-effects that come from being crammed into such a small space with so many people, but the benefits of being here far outweigh any of that. If you're not someone who really needs outdoors/hiking/open spaces and you're comfortable being around other people all the time, you'll love it.

[Budfox55]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

Seriously one of the most NY things ever. God this city is disgusting sometimes...

Y'all are not selling me.. haha

If you live here for three years, you'll be totally unfazed by weird stuff like the above and hate most people you don't know for being in your space too often. Other than that, it's great.

In all seriousness, though, this city is amazing. There are just some weird side-effects that come from being crammed into such a small space with so many people, but the benefits of being here far outweigh any of that. If you're not someone who really needs outdoors/hiking/open spaces and you're comfortable being around other people all the time, you'll love it.

Case and point, this person is a part of the first group that I was describing above. The "can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer" group.

Also, I'll counter the nature thing a little. Yea a lot of those ppl def end hating NYC, but also so do a lot of people who come from other cities such as Boston, Chicago, DC, anywhere really in California, etc.

[Generally]

Case and point, this person is a part of the first group that I was describing above. The "can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer" group.

Also, I'll counter the nature thing a little. Yea a lot of those ppl def end hating NYC, but also so do a lot of people who come from other cities such as Boston, Chicago, DC, anywhere really in California, etc.

I'm from the South. Pretty used to nature and the country, but I do enjoy big cities.

[rska884]

Have fun at ASW!! NYC is great For example, last night I saw 3 rats get run over by a train because they were fighting over an empty Reese's wrapper on the subway tracks.

This. So this. For everyone with limited experience in NY, the person above is not joking. This shit will become a daily facet of life.

Did I say I was joking?

Seriously one of the most NY things ever. God this city is disgusting sometimes...

Y'all are not selling me.. haha

If you live here for three years, you'll be totally unfazed by weird stuff like the above and hate most people you don't know for being in your space too often. Other than that, it's great.

In all seriousness, though, this city is amazing. There are just some weird side-effects that come from being crammed into such a small space with so many people, but the benefits of being here far outweigh any of that. If you're not someone who really needs outdoors/hiking/open spaces and you're comfortable being around other people all the time, you'll love it.

Case and point, this person is a part of the first group that I was describing above. The "can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer" group.

Also, I'll counter the nature thing a little. Yea a lot of those ppl def end hating NYC, but also so do a lot of people who come from other cities such as Boston, Chicago, DC, anywhere really in California, etc.

Entertainingly, I'm in the second group at the moment, although I'm about to sign on for at least three more years here. This city can burn you out regardless of how much you love it, but I've already been here for a while - if you're coming for law school, you're going to have a blast.

[seagan823]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

[seagan823]

Not trying to argue that the bagels or pizza here are in any way better. They are garbage compared to NYC. It's just not a BFD.

[Generally]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

Yea, I am from Florida. I know all about the yuge sacrifice new yorkers will always talk about when they leave They aren't all obnoxious I suppose. I do remember when I was a waiter that a young couple from nyc complained to me about how mean everyone was to them because they were "damn yankees". Culture shock is always fun.

[rska884]

Not trying to argue that the bagels or pizza here are in any way better. They are garbage compared to NYC. It's just not a BFD.

You'll learn. Soon you'll be obnoxious just like the rest of us

[beckett]

Loved ASW but my favorite part was when a few current students I had met took me and a few others out to a mixer at a bar, which is where I got to meet a whole range of students and ply them with questions while slightly (?) intoxicated. Was also impressed with how many drink tickets NYU provided. Was really glad to see how much everyone loved NYU - the only downside I heard was from the students who don't like NYC, mostly because of the whole space issue. I will say that when I got back to LA, I was really overwhelmed with how big my current apartment is. I have never, ever felt that way before.

[anonymous117]

Received a pretty prompt "nope" for financial aid reconsideration. My numbers are between 50% and 75% and between 25% and 50%, so I'm pretty disappointed. PM for more details.

[Budfox55]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

That's because pizza, bars, and restaurants ARE incredibly better

[cbbinnyc]

For most people its a mix of both. Most ppl will love it until they're about 6 months in. Thats when a lot of the "coolness" factor of NY starts to wear off, you start getting used to everything, and the constant shit that you experience on a daily basis like what is mentioned above starts to really get to you. Once you get to ~2-3 years in, people will be split into one group who can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer and another group who are one job offer and massive paycut away from getting the fuck out.

I've been here 5 years, and I'd put myself in a third group, which I think is just as common as the two you mentioned: sort of a mixture of the two groups. I always talk about getting the fuck out as soon as I can, but deep down I know I'll probably be here forever, complaining about how miserable and expensive it is the whole time.

[seagan823]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

That's because pizza, bars, and restaurants ARE incredibly better

Given NYU's cost of living budget, I imagine I will be become intimately familiar with $1 slices and necessarily ignorant of NYC's restaurants

[Budfox55]

For most people its a mix of both. Most ppl will love it until they're about 6 months in. Thats when a lot of the "coolness" factor of NY starts to wear off, you start getting used to everything, and the constant shit that you experience on a daily basis like what is mentioned above starts to really get to you. Once you get to ~2-3 years in, people will be split into one group who can't imagine living anywhere else and losing out on everything that NY has to offer and another group who are one job offer and massive paycut away from getting the fuck out.

I've been here 5 years, and I'd put myself in a third group, which I think is just as common as the two you mentioned: sort of a mixture of the two groups. I always talk about getting the fuck out as soon as I can, but deep down I know I'll probably be here forever, complaining about how miserable and expensive it is the whole time.

HA. 100% agreed. I actually would include myself circa august 2015 in this group as well, especially because my family and most of my friends are from here. Luckily, I had the opportunity to live in other cities recently for a few months due to work. That kind of gave me the spark I needed. I'm targeting DC post law school, so fingers crossed. Also unless NYU comes in with a FAT increased aid offer (which from reading this thread seems extremely unlikely), I'll most likely be heading to NU in the fall. Who would have ever thought that a large city could have clean streets?

[Budfox55]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

That's because pizza, bars, and restaurants ARE incredibly better

Given NYU's cost of living budget, I imagine I will be become intimately familiar with $1 slices and necessarily ignorant of NYC's restaurants

ahhh yes, 2 bros. What would I do without ye?

[AnonymousPython]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

That's because pizza, bars, and restaurants ARE incredibly better

Given NYU's cost of living budget, I imagine I will be become intimately familiar with $1 slices and necessarily ignorant of NYC's restaurants

ahhh yes, 2 bros. What would I do without ye?

Don't forget Mamoun's, right around the corner from NYU on Macdougal. Best falafel $2.50 can buy (I refuse to accept that they've increased prices).

[seagan823]

I live in DC, committed to NYU and I'm equal parts apprehensive and excited about the size and population density of NYC. I'm not sure if I'll end up hating it or loving it. What I do know is that NYC-is-the-best people who move to DC are incredibly obnoxious and complain incessantly about pizza, bagels, restaurants, public transit, the works. They leave NYC because the policy world is in DC and act like it is this gargantuan sacrifice and their their soul that will never heal.

That's because pizza, bars, and restaurants ARE incredibly better

Given NYU's cost of living budget, I imagine I will be become intimately familiar with $1 slices and necessarily ignorant of NYC's restaurants

ahhh yes, 2 bros. What would I do without ye?

Don't forget Mamoun's, right around the corner from NYU on Macdougal. Best falafel $2.50 can buy (I refuse to accept that they've increased prices).

$2.50 falafel? That is fantastic. I lived off of two pound falafel when I studied abroad in Cairo. Granted, two pounds was like 34 cents, but I will gladly pay an extra couple dollars to avoid gastroenteritis. Speaking of pizza and falafel, anyone know anything about NYU's gym?

[slippin_jimmy]

$2.50 falafel? That is fantastic. I lived off of two pound falafel when I studied abroad in Cairo. Granted, two pounds was like 34 cents, but I will gladly pay an extra couple dollars to avoid gastroenteritis. Speaking of pizza and falafel, anyone know anything about NYU's gym?

I heard at ASW that it is currently being remodeled and I think it's pretty close to the school.

[AnonymousPython]

$2.50 falafel? That is fantastic.

Yeah, it's great, though I should probably come to terms with the fact that it's actually $3.50 now. I used to live in the East Village and basically subsisted off of the 2 Bros and Mamoun's on St. Marks while cramped into my shoebox in a shared 600 sq-foot 3 BR (!) apt.

[bezmialem]

$2.50 falafel? That is fantastic. I lived off of two pound falafel when I studied abroad in Cairo. Granted, two pounds was like 34 cents, but I will gladly pay an extra couple dollars to avoid gastroenteritis. Speaking of pizza and falafel, anyone know anything about NYU's gym?

I heard at ASW that it is currently being remodeled and I think it's pretty close to the school.

Yeah the main gym is being knocked down/rebuilt. There's another much smaller gym a couple blocks up in one of the undergrad dorms and I think a temporary replacement gym somewhere.

[Califbess]

I just got an email informing my award has been changed. It went up $15k (I'm intending to get into public interest law). I'm not exactly sold, but least it's a little better than what it was.