Advice

POV: You’re Auditioning for Musical Theatre at NYU
Are you interested in auditioning for NYU Tisch to study musical theatre? Here are some tips and tricks for your application!

Your Ultimate Guide To NYU Move-in
Wondering what it's like to move on to campus as a first year student at NYU? This article has everything you need for NYU move-in.

How to Navigate New York City’s Complex Transportation System
A guide to New York City’s intricate transit system and to NYU’s free transportation resources, such as shuttle buses and safety rides.

An International Student’s Guide to Moving to NYU Alone
Scared about moving to NYU by yourself from across the world? That's completely normal! Here are my tips as someone who travelled over 10,000 miles to study at NYU in NYC.

The College Transition from West Coast to East Coast
Are you moving from the West Coast to the East Coast for college? Here’s some advice from an NYU student who has experienced it before.

Extracurriculars: An International Applicant’s Guide
A current student shares their tips for international students on extracurricular activities and how to discuss them in the NYU application.

Tips for the Summer Before Your Senior Year of High School
Are you wondering how to spend the summer before your senior year of high school? Five NYU students offer their guidance.

How I Made NYC Feel Like Home
NYU Abu Dhabi student Amina shares how she came to make NYU's NYC campus feel like a home during her study away experience.

My Life on the Waitlist
Are you a student admitted to NYU from the waitlist? Here's what you need to know about your time at NYU, from a student who has been there.

Why I Chose NYU: A Senior’s Reflection
Why NYU? A graduating senior offers a moving reflection on that very question and writes about what makes NYU such a special school for him.

A Letter to Incoming NYU First-Generation Students
Are you the first in the family to attend college? It may seem terrifying, but believe me, you’re going to get through it! Signed, a First Gen Student at NYU

“First NYU, Then Anywhere” for #NYU2027
Welcome to the NYU community, #nyu2027! Check out some of our favorite social media celebrations from newly admitted students.