Around Town

It's New York City. Everything that's ever sounds like fun to you, you can do it here I guarantee.

Walk around, talk to people you would never hang out with, and take weird electives.

Clubs, bars, Brooklyn warehouse parties, secret dorm parties, museums, Broadway, live music of all kinds, fine dining, constant events of every kind, really whatever you want to do.

Better question: What not to do for fun? You're in NYC! If you're not busy studying in Bobst Library, go explore!

You're living in the city so there is always plenty to do! You can go to any of the bars around the area, you're surrounded by them and also go to clubs and dance the night away. But make sure to do some of the touristy things NYC has to offer, i mean you chose a school here for a reason. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise, empire state building, spend time at the Met Museum and play in Central Park. The things to do are endless.

There is everything here! Theater tickets can be purchased at discount prices if you have the time to stand in long lines to get them.

You live in NYC. There's so much fun.

To be honest, I don't know if I can accurately describe the culture of the City without writing a book. First are the clubs, lounges, restaurants, and cafes around the general campus. What everyone does the first couple weeks is explore the city. Walk around, and go window shopping! I didn't find out 5th Avenue was two minutes from my residence hall until halfway through fall semester. So, if you don't want to eat Italian cannoli or classic cheesecake, take a walk down 5th Avenue, or Broadway and experience the culmination of the world's most exclusive styles, fashion, and design statements. NYU is situated in Greenwich Village, and if you can't find anything to do here, you won't be able to find anything to do anywhere. Food is an infinite experience in the city. Pizza is a dollar a slice, and halal carts run every street corner. All the attractions of New York City are at arms reach. You can take a subway to virtually anywhere in Manhattan, and beyond. Whether its going to Columbia to visit friends, or to Times Square (especially on Halloween and New Years), any traveling is entirely in your reach. Before the weather gets cold, Washington Square Park has a giant fountain that becomes a massive tourist attraction. So if you want to stay local, grab a cup of coffee and sit down in the park or Gould Plaza and read a book to the sounds of the city. If you don't mind the travel, which isn't that long to begin with, take a stroll through Central Park. It is something that you'll rarely get the chance to do once classes begin, but make sure to take advantage of Central Park, especially in the sunny months. In addition to the regular shopping and eating, remember that New York City is home to some of the world's most exclusive fine arts. Whether its the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the arts are at our fingertips ready to cultivate young and cultured minds. Because we are NYU students, our student IDs often mean student discounts to these museums and shows. When you arrive, unless you are already familiar with the city, you may probably be afraid to get lost and explore, but once you become familiar with the grid system, navigating the city and traveling become far less daunting. Everything is within walking distance, and your perception of the city will shrink from a vast labyrinth to a neighborhood on the back of your hand.

Join several clubs and activities and be as sociable as possible.

It's New York!