"NYU is not for the faint of heart. If you know what you want and have the fire, will, and maturity to go after it, consider it as a top option. If you need guidance (of any kind) and/or want a strong sense of community...go elsewhere. The bureaucracy and red tape can be insurmountable."

Helen Alesbury

Reviewed: 1/25/2016
Degree: Anthropology
Graduation Year: 2017

"Graduate school is not supposed to be easy. At NYU I feel challenged by the workload and the material. While at times that can be stressful, I would much rather be prepared for my chosen career in forensics than have an easy go of it and not know what I am doing in the future. The con of NYU is most definitely the price tag. It is not cheap, and while there is some funding for masters students, it is still very difficult to attend the programs while not drowning under student debt. I have a part time job through the university which helps defray some of the costs but I am still up against the wall when it comes to covering my cost of living and coming to school in the city. Be aware that it is not an easy situation to live and study in New York City AND at the same time pay tuition bills. Overall though, NYU is worth the stress and money because it is the best environment to live and work in."

Hossein Fattahi

Reviewed: 1/14/2013
Degree: Anthropology
Graduation Year: 2018

"More often than not the workload is unmanageable. The faculty are so smart, supportive, and nice."