July 29
NBC Studio Tour

Off-Broadway Show: STOMP 

July 30
College Planning Series: Getting to Know NYU 
United Nations Tour

July 31
Social for Commuter Students
Yankees Game 

August 1
Visit to Top of the Rock 

August 2
NYC Excursions: Central Park 

August 3
College Planning Series: Getting to Know NYU 
End of the Year Banner 
Friday Night Movie: Grease

August 4
Trip to the Bronx Zoo 
Saturday Movie: TBA
Precollege Talent Show

 
Precollege students had a very entertaining and educational week! Visiting the World Trade Center Memorial was an amazing opportunity. Although some have been to the memorial in Pennsylvania, being on the grounds of the Twin Towers was a very moving experience for many. On Monday, students had a chance to see what living in New York City in the early 90's was like while watching the Broadway musical Rent. The music was great, but students also learned about New York City and the changes that have occurred since they were born!  Students were also able to delve into the more distant past of the city by visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  They then had a week filled with games and fun, helping to prepare them for the Olympics! Students had the opportunity to watch the Mets play the Nationals and to play some games themselves at Dave and Buster's. The students are now ready for a weekend full of Olympics viewing, starting with the Olympics Opening Ceremony viewing party tonight!
 
NYU Precollege 2012 is nearing its end! The experience seems to be flying by!  

Unless students drop into our offices or apply to be a NYU Precollege Ambassador, the program ends, and we never have a chance to ask students in person what they thought of NYU, NYC, and Precollege.

NYU Precollege is having a focus group on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). We would like students to stop by and tell us about their experience thus far and what they would like to see change if they had the opportunity to do Precollege again. We understand that there is nothing like the student experience! We are providing a platform so that experience can be heard.

If students are interested, please email Krysta Battersby at [email protected]. You will receive a reminder email next week.

We hope to speak to several of you--we are very eager to hear what you all have to say!!!

 
July 22
Comedy Show: Upright Citizens Brigade
WTC Memorial & Museum

July 23
Broadway Show: Rent

July 24

Social for Commuter Students
Mets Game

July 25
College Planning Series: Funding Your Studies


July 26
Dave and Buster's
Thursday Movie Night (Movie TBA)

July 27

Good Afternoon America
College Planning Series: Funding Your Studies

Olympics Opening Ceremony viewing party

July 28

Coney Island


 
There were several different events for the students to pick from this week. By now students should know New York like the back of their hands! Students had the opportunity to explore Brooklyn by attending the Flea Market, experience Times Square mania, and view the city from above at the top of the Empire State Building.  Others had the option of brushing up on their sciences at the Museum of National History or fill up on culture at the Guggenheim. The NYU College Fair was a success! Over 90 colleges and 350 students attended despite the torrential downpour of an impressive summer storm!  We hope students were able to talk to representatives from institutions that they were interested in, as well as learn about colleges they may not have considered before. We did a lot this week, and we look forward to another full and exciting Week Four!


 
NYU Precollege is halfway complete! That means it is midterm time!  Students are enjoying the challenge of college courses, but a little stress may also be felt as they tackle midterms.  We think this is the perfect time for residential students to receive care packages and commuter students to be treated to their favorite meal or a warm plate of homemade cookies! It reminds them that while they are having an amazing time in college, they are missed by and cared for by those back home.

Procedure for Care Packages
Care packages may be mailed to:
(STUDENTS NAME)
Weinstein Hall
New York University
5-11 University Place
New York, NY 10003

Please send all packages via a service provider (UPS, USPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.). New York University policy states that, for security purposes, employees CANNOT accept packages that are not sent via a service provider or delivered in person. Although it may be convenient for you to send someone to Weinstein Hall, please understand our dedication to your student's safety and inability to accept such packages.

We look forward to students telling us what they've gotten in their care packages!
 
It is midterm time for students! This is the first time most students are experiencing the hustle and bustle of midterms, and we want to make sure they feel supported.

Please remind your son/daughter to review their notes with other classmates and ask their professor any questions they may have. Forming study groups with other students and speaking to professors is usually very helpful.

If your student is having a little trouble with coursework, encourage her not to wait until after the midterm examination/paper to speak to her professor. Students may also visit NYU's University Learning Center for tutoring services and study tips or the Writing Center for guidance on their papers and other written work.

These study tips and more information about these resources was shared with students during orientation. All students have a list of NYU offices, services, and resources in their orientation folders.  If they need another copy of this information, they may visit Krysta Battersby in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) located on 18 Washington Place, between Greene Street and Washington Square East.


Encourage your student to reach out for help if he needs it!  An abundance of resources and services are available! 
 
International students--don't forget!  Today's the day you must check-in with OISS to meet the requirement set by Homeland Security.  Information about the mandatory check-in was included in a previous post below.
 
NYU's annual College Fair will take place next Wednesday, July 18th from 5-7 p.m. on the 10th floor of the Kimmel Center for University Life at 60 Washington Square South. There are no other Precollege activities happening that night so students have ample time to meet with school representatives of interest.

The NYU College Fair is a public event! It is open to anyone. If you know a high school student or parent who is interested in attending a college fair, please pass the information along! Do keep in mind that even though the event is open, we highly encourage all Precollege students to attend as well!


 
Is your Precollege commuter student tired of eating Subway and Chipotle? Commuter students may participate in a meal plan on campus!  A range of plans is available at varying costs.  Meal plans give a student a set number of meals per week along with $25 Dining Dollars per week that they can spend on snacks, drinks, and meals at dining locations around campus.  Information about dining is available at the Summer Housing website.  Information about signing-up for a meal plan is also available.