Technology for All: Space to Play, Create, and Collaborate

The LaGuardia Student Technology Center and Computer Lab is a one-stop shop for all things tech on NYU’s Greenwich Village campus. As the University’s flagship technology center and computer lab, it has everything students might need. From state-of-the-art computer labs and AV recording booths to gaming and virtual reality services and large format printing stations, it’s available for students to pursue their academic, professional, and personal goals. What’s more, the center hosts free events, gaming tournaments, and workshops.

“It is a very relaxing space,” says Bella Martinez, a junior at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study concentrating in psychoanalysis and consumer economics. “It has a laid-back and cozy atmosphere because it has couches, comfy chairs, and huge windows. The people here are also very low-key and chill, which makes for a very comforting space to study.”

Sometimes residence hall rooms and apartments can feel a little cramped when it comes time to collaborate on group projects. So if students need a space big enough for their group’s ideas, they should check out the Third North Student Technology Center and Computer Lab. In fact, Third North was designed for students to connect and collaborate around the use of technology. Moreover, it offers comfortable study rooms, computer stations, specialized software, and printing services, among many other resources.

“I love the study rooms that we have at Third North,” says Sarah Randhawa. Sarah is a sophomore studying computer science at the College of Arts and Science. “Students come in to work on group projects or to study together, connecting their laptops to the screens or using the whiteboards so they can work collaboratively. The rooms are the perfect size for small groups. And I love how they create an intimate environment where you can ideate together.”

Located steps from Washington Square Park, the Kimmel Center for University Life is a popular gathering spot for NYU’s dynamic community. The Kimmel Center houses classrooms, offices, and a plethora of student resources. It is also home to one of campus’ most useful (and utilized) printing centers. In fact, Kimmel Quick Print was created to help students accomplish their printing needs as quickly and seamlessly as possible. With multiple printers, it’s a perfect place to swing by if students need a hard copy of their research or assignment.