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But she is only worried about workload because she doesn't want to be in NY if she can't experience the city because she is too busy doing work in her dorm/ the library
Depends on the major. NYU has fields of study that will afford her more than enough time to enjoy NYC life, in addition to majors that require rigorous study and time commitment. But it will be hard on the pocket - personally I would not recommend NYU to anyone with budget concerns. As some people here have alluded to, if the object is to experience NYC life then there are much cheaper alternatives outside of Manhattan (ex. QC, St. Francis, St. Peter's, St. John's, Lehman, York, Concordia, Mercy, LIU etc.). Manhattan will always be an easy commute during free time.
Trash schools. Unless you want to study with Jenny from the block.
"Trash" might be a bit too severe an adjective for these schools (NYU has trash majors also), but from OP's depiction academic rigor does not seem to be high on the priority list. And QC is not a trash school - probably the only NYC college other than Columbia and NYU that offers the greatest number of natural/physical science and humanities majors over and above art and music conservatories.
"Trash" might be a bit too severe an adjective for these schools (NYU has trash majors also), but from OP's depiction academic rigor does not seem to be high on the priority list. And QC is not a trash school.
I think it's fair.
I agree with your second observation, though, and stand by the idea that this will be evident to the NYU admissions committee. Which actually would not essentially care whether you were admitted to another university unless it was a top-tier school, you excelled, and you have a good reason for changing.
We can suggest colleges for her but it is probably better if you tell us what she wants to major in. Different colleges offer different majors and it is no use going to a college just because it is in New York.
She will be paying out of state room, board and tuition (at least for the first year). There are also various fees that colleges will add on. Also life in New York City can be very expensive. Will she have extra money to enjoy the city? Will she be able to pay back her loans when she graduates with her degree in whatever?
There is Ivy League and then there is every other school. Outside of Ivy league what is most important is what major she selects and ensure the city the school is in can support the major. For example, if she wants a finance major pick a city with a big finance sector. You should investigate the career center for a lot of this university and see what type of jobs students get after graduating.
for those of you asking her major, she has said she is looking into either international studies (or something related) or marketing. she doesn't want school to be a cakewalk, but she doesn't want it to be over bearing either
We can suggest colleges for her but it is probably better if you tell us what she wants to major in. Different colleges offer different majors and it is no use going to a college just because it is in New York.
She will be paying out of state room, board and tuition (at least for the first year). There are also various fees that colleges will add on. Also life in New York City can be very expensive. Will she have extra money to enjoy the city? Will she be able to pay back her loans when she graduates with her degree in whatever?
she will have very few loans because her family is from Northern Virginia & has a good amount of money. They will pay the first $35 in tuition/room & board & anything over he would take loans out on
Be advised that most programs including the designation "studies" are money-makers for the schools in question, that's about it.
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