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!
Below are a list of events that are available to students this weekend and next week. Students RSVP for events by Sunday night each week and receive emails confirming their status for an event (confirmed or waitlisted) every Monday. If your student has a question about an event, she should refer to her email and speak with her P.A.!
July 14
NYC Excursions: Times Square (Day Time)
Guggenheim Museum Saturday Movie: Spiderman
July 15
Brooklyn Flea Market
Empire State Building Observatory
Hayden Planetarium
Natural History Museum
July 16
Broadway Show: Newsies
College Planning Series: Creating Your Application Profile
July 17
Social for Commuter Students
Chicken and Rice on 53rd and 6th Ave.
July 18
NYU Summer College Fair
July 19
A Beautiful Dessert Binge
Broadway Show: Memphis
July 20
College Planning Series: Creating Your Application Profile
Friday Night Movie: Coming to America
July 21
NYC Excursions: Times Square (Night Time)
Statue of Liberty Ferry Ride
Saturday Movie
We are looking forward to another wonderful week at NYU Precollege!
Is your student homesick or in any way having difficulty adjusting to NYU Precollege? This is very common! NYU Precollege is a time for many "firsts" for students: first time from home, first time in New York City, first time living in a dorm with a roommate. The experience can be overwhelming and students often long for the comfort of home.
If your student seems a little down during a phone conversation, give them a hand by reminding them that they are not alone. Despite what they may think, many of their fellow students are feeling the exact same thing! Also, there are many resources available to them to help them as they adjust to being in college and in the program.
First, they should attend Precollege programs and reach out to other students. Making friends is a two-way street, and sometimes students need encouragement to be first to say hello and introduce themselves. Our programs are excellent opportunities for students to meet new people and make connections!
Also, students feeling homesick should speak with their P.A. or another Precollege staff member. We are very friendly and are here to help!
Finally, there are services available at NYU for students having trouble adjusting to school or living on their own for the first time. The Wellness Exchange is a helpline staffed by counselors that help connect to counseling services and similar on campus. Counseling services are also available at the Student Health Center. For students having trouble with classes, we have tutoring services available through the University Learning Center and Writing Center. Mike West, their academic advisor, is also available to help with any questions or concerns about courses. Information about all these resources have been included in your student's orientation folder.
The best thing you can do if your student is feeling low is to encourage them to get out and get active! Participating in events and meeting people or connecting with support services to help with college adjustment and class are the best ways a student can work through homesickness.
