New York University Campus Life

I don't have a food plan since I'm living in London, but we do have kitchens in our apartments. They're nice kitchens, with a stove, oven, microwave, toaster, two refrigerators, and plenty of storage space. I wish there was a dishwasher though.

ITS THE CITY

No matter where you go to school, you will get tired of the dining hall food eventually, especially when you're forced to have a meal plan your first year. I do have to say that we have multiple dining options scattered around campus. There are also plenty of vegan/vegetarian options available (I am one and I've not once had an issue). They have gluten free options, but often you have to let the staff know. Definitely better than what I've seen at other schools.

The dining halls have some of the best dining hall food I've ever had! There is always a variety of options that change every night, so you'll never get bored and don't even get me started on Palladium Brunch (an all you can eat gourmet brunch every Sunday. COST: 1 meal swipe) The staff are always kind and the food is great, especially with New York city prices. However, if you are able to, don't limit yourself to a dining hall, try to get out and experience the dining around NYU, NYC is the best place for food in the world, don't miss it, get out there and try everything that you possibly can!

While NYU has many dining halls and options, the on-campus food is pretty bad considering what they charge for it. Save your money and avoid getting a meal plan. NYC food can be cheap and delicious, but not at NYU.

It varies from hall to hall. Weinstein has the only Chick-Fil-A in the city (as of 2014 anyway). There's also a Subway and Jamba Juice in Weinstein. There's also an on-campus Starbucks that accepts Dining Dollars (a component of the NYU meal plan that all freshmen are required to sign up for). Palladium has an awesome all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch with a chocolate fountain, a bagel bar (bagels, smoked salmon, a few types of cream cheese, and scallions), fruit bowls, omelettes, and of course, cereal, eggs, and tater tots. Third North is supposed to be the worst dining hall, but I think we have it pretty good here if people say that. I always see a lot of people at Third North, and I personally like it. The pizza is the best of NYU (in my opinion), and their breakfast wraps are amazing. They also have incredibly addicting chocolate chip cookies. I swear, you can't stop at one. You have to have at least two cookies.

Palladium has the best dining hall food. They have an amazing brunch every Sunday that students should definitely go to. Also, NYU's on-campus dining has the only Chick-fil-a in all of NY state.

The university's canteen offers mostly Chinese dishes, but also sandwiches, salads, and a different international dish every day. The canteen keeps improving according to students' requests. In addition, there are many local restaurants around the university and the dorms, and they are very cheap.

I imagine food is great, you're in NYC

The food bucks are good at Whole Foods. Amazing. There's a long list of restaurants around campus that take NYU dining, and a million more besides that you should try regardless.

So I know NYU's Greek life will never compare to what it is down south, but I promise you it definitely exists. The way you rush at NYU slightly different from other colleges, but actually puts less pressure on you to get references and other stressful things. I actually like the way the Greek life works at NYU because it allows you to be involved without killing yourself to get in.

It's not a huge deal here. I honestly don't know the name of most of the sororities/fraternities on campus. I only know a couple because I was going to rush for one but then pulled out at the last minute. They seem nice, but it just wasn't for me. However, it seems like the girls and guys who do go for it end up loving it. It's a nice thing to do if you're into it, but overall, I wouldn't say most NYU students care very much.

No greek life.

Never heard of any.

Tons of Greek

Meh not really worth it

Greek life is not as prominent at NYU as in other schools, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Many people join fraternities and sororities, although these definitely have a different vibe than at other schools.

Non existent. Don't bother.

NYU does have a few sororities and fraternities, but if you're looking for the typical greek life college experience, NYU is not the place to get it.

Practically non-existent, but it's there. Do it if it's what you're into. They provide unity and solidarity in this vast university.