NYU Accelerated Nursing Program 2008

MsBridgeMack · May 5, 2008

Hi all,

To echo more seasoned posters, you def don't need your car. While I'm no expert on NYC, I can say that as much as I've been there, and for all my family that live and work there, a car is more of an inconvenience and will be a greater burden than if you use mass transit.

I live in NJ, and don't know the city entirely, but mass transit is easy to use, the subway system takes a little bit of getting used to, and buses are also pretty good, those going in and out of the city aren't bad either.

Jersey is also a hop, skip and pathway train away. You can take the Jitney bus from 42nd Street, (BROADWAY!) Port Authority, a Path train into Hoboken, or a Ferry (which is my fave).....all into and coming from NJ.

My uncle has been a realtor for over 25 years in NYC and even he well advises to utilize campus housing. Even I, who can live with my grandmother across the Hudson in Jersey (10 minutes from the city) have decided to bite the bullet and pay the extra expenses for housing. I think in the long run, it will be well worth it and I'll avoid the stress of the morning commute.

I also have family that live in Hoboken, Fort Lee, Jersey City and Guttenberg, all on the Hudson, with the city in clear view. For me to live with them and commute into NYC, daily, it can take up to an hour and half, by bus....it's just that crowded.

For those intending to find cheaper housing, you won't find much cheaper housing in NJ across the river, in fact Hoboken is just as bad as midtown, NYC at rent close to almost and exceeding $1,000 a month. Eeeks. Friends of mine who both teach in NYC pay $1,200 a month just for housing, excluding utilities, that's per person and way too rich for my blood.

Midtown is pricey as well, I have a cousin who lives there and most in the area are working professionals, some grad students, but very few in his apt. I consider Midtown anywhere between about 59th street (Queensboro Bridge) and upward.

There is also housing in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx...which are a bit of a ways away, but not much. Cheaper options may be available there, but safety and transportion may be an issue. I wouldn't consider living in either area without roommates. Sunnyside Queens has some nice sections...all are options to "google" and use craigs list for...I hope this helps.

I'm not super familiar with the center of the NYU campus, but my friends who've attended there say the NYU busing system is fantastic, and and the furthest dorm is within a 10-15 minute bus ride. I think poster Joe S mentioned this too. The Washington Square section is by far one of the prettiest parts of NYU...I always see all the purple NYU flags outside of buildings.

And, consider clinical sites. All the hospitals in NYC are amazing. I know they use NYU Medical Center, Columbia Presbyterian, Monte Fiore (in the Bronx....which is one of the largest bed-sized hospitals in the Northeast...maybe near 500 plus beds) and maybe Bellevue, closer to Harlem, but don't quote me on that one. If you search these and a map of NYC you will see all can be accessed without a vehicle, in fact, I would not reccomend driving in NYC unless you must.

I hope I've been of some help, if any.

And if anyone every needs to escape the city, you can always come to my home. I'm just an hour my train and surrounded by suburbia. :rolleyes:

PM if anything! :rolleyes:

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

well said, plus if you look at the cost of NYU housing you're not saving that much, if anything by finding your own place.

NYU housing can be relatively cheap (NYC cheap that is) and you get free cable, utilities, transportation to campus and there is a security guard at all times.

I live in the building furthest away from campus (water st) which is a 20 minute bus ride, 8 minute subway ride or a 35 minute walk to campus. Not to bad.

and I don't know if anyone has looked at the schedule yet but i have a class at 7am on mon, 8am (tue, thur, fri) and 9am (wed). way to early to have a hour commute from cheaper housing

banana1234 · May 6, 2008

What would you say is the best housing complex to live in? I don't really want to live near a bunch of young undergrads that are constantly going to be partying every night (which is pretty much the situation i am in right now) but i don't know if the graduate housing is available to us seeing as how we are pursuing a bachelors degree. Also, i don't want to live "on campus" and i need my own bedroom.

Duke112 · May 6, 2008

Banana, I totally feel the same way, I would prefer to live in grad housing because I feel too "old" to live in undergrad-I'm 23, and I can't imagine sharing a room, even if it's a small single at least I would have my own. I shared a room for 2 semesters in undergrad and I would feel like I am stepping back in time. Don't really know what to do about this, I've looked some of the housing up online and I think some buildings are 2br/2 student apartments and that would be nice, but what if i don't get a good place? hmmm...

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

I recommend where i live now, Water St. It's located in the financial district, so it's like a ghost town at night (which = quiet!). Thorough my experience it's extremly quiet in the building, you get an occasional blasting of music, but all in all its like living in a condo, actually that is what they are going to change the building into after next year (tear). Water is one of the nicest buildings in the quietest areas. From what I ran into, most students are junior or higher.

I am 26 and owned my own house and lived by myself for the past 3 years and I thought I could never of adjusted but it has been great so far.

The nicest building is Gramercy, but the way NYU does their housing (stupid), lower class students get first pick, so Gramercy is filled with Sophomores.

The only grad housing i know of is 26th st, and I wouldn't want that. Granted it would be quiet, but it's NYU's oldest building and it's nowhere close to a subway station which will play hell for getting to your clinicals, well that is if you're not at the NYU medical center (which is across the street from 26th st).

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

Water St. it's in the financial district so it's a ghost town at night and the subway is close. From my experience it is extremely quiet and most all students are juniors or higher. It's not filled with the party goers since none of them want a building so far away from the action (the village, st. marks)

I'm 26 and lived by myself in my 3 bedroom house for 3 years, I thought i would never be able to make the transition to student housing, but i have to admit, it's been great! No hassles, peace and quiet.

The only grad student housing i know of is 26th st, which is across from the NYU medical center, so that would be great if you had a clinical there, but if you don't you're in for a rough time since the subway is quite a distance away. 26th st is also the oldest NYU housing building so it won't be near as nice as Water or Gramercy.

Gramercy is the nicest, brand new building, but the way NYU does their housing (stupid) the underclassmen get first pick so it's filled with rowdy 19 yr olds, no thank you.

if you want to make housing reservations, you have to go to NYU home and the housing forms sections should be on the main page, just follow the instructions.

hope this helped

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

ok, this message board is frustrating, i reply, it doesn't show up, i retype everything, then both show up..... AHHHHH

MsBridgeMack · May 6, 2008

Hi Friends,

It's me again. I agree with the rest of the posters....I'm going to call housing tomorrow and see if I can iron out some details. I'll be sure to pass the info along.

I was an RA for 3 years of college, and spent four policing the freshman football team, my days of undergrad partying are LONG and OVER.

Has anyone discovered if singles are more expensive?

I haven't been able to find anything out on the website about how they assign roommates if people have them, it only says studio apartments for some buildings with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Anyone else have luck?

Okay, I should stop posting....I'm avoiding schoolwork.

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

the prices vary by building/room

i have a single room in a two bedroom w/common area (the other bedroom has 2 people) I paid $5500 (i think) for the semester and $3000 for the summer

jschomburg · May 6, 2008

ok everyone, save this link it has ALLLLLLL the information you need for every building, pro's con's, pictures, prices (even how much for laundry)

http://media.www.nyunews.com/media/paper869/sections/20070226HousingGuide2007.html

don't say i never gave you anything, I would have killed for this, instead i just picked a building and got lucky

moira5520 · May 6, 2008

Water St. it's in the financial district so it's a ghost town at night and the subway is close. From my experience it is extremely quiet and most all students are juniors or higher. It's not filled with the party goers since none of them want a building so far away from the action (the village, st. marks)
hope this helped

I can't agree with jschomburg enough. Water St is the way to go. It was my favorite dorm during my undergrad experience and is absolutely the place to be if you are older and want to avoid the loud and crazy scene. The bus to the main "campus" is very reliable.

I highly suggest living in NYU housing for the first year if its your first time in the city. Get comfortable with the city and learning your way around and then look for housing elsewhere. I now live in Brooklyn and love it but certainly enjoyed my time at NYU. Plus, if you want a single (ie no roommates) it's not gonna happen $ wise unless you are in campus housing....;

stefani___ · May 6, 2008

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