By Michael-Scott Greco
NYU — the real NYU — is a massive university in the biggest city in the U.S..
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved within the university system and outside, in all that New York City has to offer. All of these opportunities could also mean that “finding your place” can be overwhelming.
Some opportunities for students include clubs and teams, volunteer for a non-profit, intern, and part-time work.
To encourage club participation, NYU deployed a web portal, Find My Club, to gauge students’ interest and guide them to various clubs around the university.
Personally, I never “found my club” at NYU. And I tried, but the Parliamentary Debate Union, Urban Design & Architecture Society, and Stern Student Council — for some reason — never kept me engaged. Throughout my first year of exploring NYU clubs, I also pursued other opportunities as they popped up.
A Sternie at heart, I entered the undergraduate research program at Stern’s social impact program. And as a Sternie, I appreciate the work, studying strategy and brand development in the sharing economy.
I know, it’s not exactly fascinating work… at least not for everyone. But for me, research is a great opportunity to be part of a constructive team dynamic that I didn’t find during my first-year.
TLDR/My two-cents: New York’s sheer size can be overwhelming, but also has enough opportunity to find your place. Look for and take advantage of the opportunities in front of you. You might surprise yourself.
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