Life
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My NYU Housing Experiences
NYU Housing puts on a season of awesome events for NYU students to enjoy every year. These are some of the ones I went to and had a great time at!
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How Two NYU Shanghai Roommates Became Best Friends
Frank and Justin didn't know each other when they arrived on campus their first year. But sharing a room was the first step in a pivotal friendship.
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Students with Disabilities Have an On-Campus Support System
NYU has a robust system of support to help students who have disabilities get the most out of their college experience.
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Small-Space Workouts You Can Do in Your Dorm
New York City isn’t exactly known for its massive apartments. We’ve got some exercises that are perfect for small spaces.
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They’re Not Called Dorms? Navigating NYU Residence Halls
NYU offers a wide variety of residence hall experiences that help students make a home on the campus without walls.
![Rubin First Year Hall](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Rubin.jpg)
Living in NYC: Guide to First Year Residence Halls
Excited to call NYU home? Check this out to get more details about some of our first-year residence halls and where you may be staying when you arrive on campus.
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NYU Residence Halls Have Hidden Histories
Palatial hotels. Speakeasies. Record label headquarters. Our residence halls have had many past lives.
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5 Questions for an NYU Resident Assistant
An NYU resident assistant (RA) talks about adjusting to life in New York City, programming for incoming students, and what he loves most about being an RA.
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Six Dorm Room Essentials
Students from NYU Shanghai tell you all the things you definitely need before move-in day!
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The Best of NYU Dining
Get firsthand knowledge from students on NYU dining and how it caters to different dietary restrictions and schedules.
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UltraViolet Live 2017!
Every year the most talented members of the NYU community compete for a $1,000 grand prize in the university talent show: UltraViolet Live!