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The driver situation still makes this system unusable for me. I wonder when they finally start addressing this very important topic.
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As we reported last week, the release of OpenSolaris 2009.06 would come on Monday, and sure enough, it has been released by Sun Microsystems. The OpenSolaris 2009.06 release presents network virtualization support with Crossbow, SPARC support, Intel Xeon 5500 series hardware support, MySQL and PHP DTrace probes, improved usability with its package management system, and much more.
The driver situation still makes this system unusable for me. I wonder when they finally start addressing this very important topic.
What version of the radeon driver is 2009.06 shipping? Are Marvell Yukon ethernet chipsets now supported (I've got a Realtek now but still would like to know)?
I've read that IPS/Package Management is *waaay* faster now. Good, because it was dead slow before. Will have a look on the new release later this week...
Some small errors in the article...
No, it's not. In fact there is no such thing as SXCE Build 111b. It's based on ON.OpenSolaris 2009.06 is based upon the Solaris Express Nevada Build 111b code-base
The original "what's new article" implies what's new with the libc Linux/BSDs compatibility,there is libc compatibility with Linux and FreeBSD
basically asprintf() and vasprintf() have been added, the Phoronix article makes it sound as
if Solaris libc is now compatible with Linux and/or BSDs.
Not an error or anything, but why keep repeating the same things ? It's a LiveCD,They opted to not include OpenOffice.org in any of the releases thus far to conserve space, but
they have chosen not to include AbiWord or any lighter-weight office applications.
having both x32 and x64 libraries/binaries, there is simply no space for anything like that.
From the release notes: "We're already looking forward to the next release due in 2010", so why on earthAs is briefly pointed out in the OpenSolaris 2009.06 release notes, Sun is already planning for their next
OpenSolaris release. We anticipate this next release will be OpenSolaris 2009.12
the 2009.12 "prediction" ? It has been mentioned before on the opensolaris.org forums that the next release
will probably be 2010.02 (although I don't think it's set in stone).
Plus would be nice if you would mention that GCC 4.3.2 is finally present in the repository, although you
need to set CC/CXX manually as the binaries are postfixed, i.e. gcc-4.3.2, g++-4.3.2.
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Loads. Sorry I can't be more specific, the list is too long to memorize. d2kx's post names a few.
I disagree. What I find particularly 'funny' is, that they list drivers in the hcl as 'reported to work' or some such nonsense, when they're clearly not.New drivers are getting added all the time.
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Seriously, if you want to have your hardware supported you should report it as not working, one way of doing it is submitting a device detection tool report, which is a one-click thing, just run the opensolaris device detection tool and click on submit. Then the devs look at what popular hardware is unsupported and fix it...
Ah, well, HCL reports stuff that *works*, not stuff that *works out of the box*, that's a big difference, there are tons of 3rd party nic drivers for example which are very easy to install.I disagree. What I find particularly 'funny' is, that they list drivers in the hcl as 'reported to work' or some such nonsense, when they're clearly not.
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Dude, I do. Since the first release. Maybe I'm just extremely unlucky, but there is no progress whatsoever, as far as I am aware.
Actually "reported to work" meansAh, well, HCL reports stuff that *works*, not stuff that *works out of the box*, that's a big difference, there are tons of 3rd party nic drivers for example which are very easy to install.
As long as it gets reported, it's "reported to work" regardless whether it really works. Go figure.Reported to Work system configurations or components have been registered by an end user or developer as "reported to operate with the Solaris Operating System." This hardware has not necessarily received any formal testing. Sun appreciates the contributions of the user community in providing this data.
I just want to ask how far it scales...
Can i install Opera,HP printer,scanner,laptop support?
I'm getting pretty much close to enough with Linux.
Opera installs and runs fine (although I much prefer Mozilla Firefox and cannot use the web without adblock plus
HP Printer ... hplip (which includes hpijs) ... Apparently this is now integrated into OpenSolaris, you just need to use CUPS printing.
Scanning should be possible via SANE via the hplip interface, so I've read.
to enable CUPS/hplip: http://blogs.sun.com/gheet/entry/how_to_turn_on_cups
apparently you need build 126 or higher.
Laptop support can be found at: http://hub.opensolaris.org/bin/view/...+Group+laptop/
I'd _really_ like to know what your experience of it is ... For me, who uses Solaris all the time, and has Solaris 10 on my work laptop (not OpenSolaris, but I'm keeping track of the changes), I installed Ubuntu on my home PC so that my family can use it.

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Thanks guys. For the record , It's not my place. At present I am consulting & developing their pizza programme. Matt
Awwww, man. I really had high hopes for you! Just kidding, of course. Glad to hear you're getting a foot in the door by doing consulting.
With pizzas like those, I'm sure the new boss is very happy with your work.
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I just wrote a list of all my adventure games and I thought it'd be fun to have a thread about that here.
So here goes :
Roberta Williams Anthology (3 copies) -
This anthology contains Kings Quest 1-7, both Laura Bow games, all the Apple II adventure games Roberta Williams made and Mixed Up Mother Goose
Kings Quest 8 - original big box
This game was a HUGE letdown and one of the few Sierra adventure games (if you could call it that) I still haven't finished.
It's more of an action game and it doesn't have the Kings Quest feel to it at all. I've read that Roberta was pushed into making it differently than she originally intended by some guys in suits :(
The Black Cauldron - original box
Adventure game for children based on the Disney cartoon of the same name. Roberta was involved with this (as was Al Lowe, the creator of the Larry games) but it was not included in the Roberta Williams Anthology for legal reasons.
Manhunter 1&2 - original boxes
Old AGI Sierra adventure games.. really different that "normal" adventure games but still fun. I like the sci-fi settings.
Codename Iceman - original box
A game in which you're an agent.. made by Jim Walls, the retired police officer behind the first three Police Quest games.
Freddy Pharkas - Sierra Classics box
Very funny game by Al Lowe in which you control a pharmacist cowboy :D
Willy Beamish (floppy, CD and Sega CD versions) - original boxes
Very cool game from Dynamix in which you control this little kid getting involved in all kinds of trouble! I have lots of good memories with this one.
Kings Quest 1-8 including rare AGI version of KQ4 - original boxes (some a little damaged and I don't have the original KQ7 box)
Classic series from Roberta Williams. As everyone probably knows, KQ1 is claimed to be the first "3D animated adventure game".. 3D as in you can move in front and behind of objects :D
Kings Quest 4 is supposed to be one of the first games using a soundcard, and Kings Quest 5 is said to be one of the first VGA games with full speech released on CD rom. I have both the floppy and the CD rom version of KQ5 and I prefer the floppy version due to the crappy voice acting (by Sierra employees).
Space Quest 1-6 - original boxes
My favourite Sierra series.. really funny series about this space age janitor named Roger Wilco. Very funny stuff!
Quest for Glory Anthology -
Includes Quest for Glory 1-4. All really good games, but QFG 2 has a special place in my heart :)
Very cool mix of role playing and adventure.
Quest for Glory V - original big box with soundtrack CD
Pretty good game but nowhere near as good as the previous games in the series (in my opinion).
Conquests of Camelot - original box
Very cool game set in medieval times with Lancelot and the gang.. I don't remember much from this game at all though as I only finished it once MANY years ago.
Conquests of the Longbow - original box
The "sequel" to Conquest of Camelot.. it's not related in any way though other than the fact that it's about a legend.. this time it's Robin Hood. The best Robin Hood game I've ever played, wonderful game.
Leisure Suit Larry Ultimate Pleasure Pack - original box
Contains Larry 1-7 (still no sign of Larry 4 hehe), Larrys Casino and Laffer Utilities.
Very cool series, really funny and sometimes I can relate to the main character [:">]
I think Larry 7 was a really good end to this series and I wish that garbage by the name of Magma Cum Laude had never been released.. it's a cheap cash-in and it really sucks.
Gabriel Knight Mysteries - original box
Contains Gabriel Knight 1&2 and one of the Gabriel Knight novels. Also contains the comic book that was originally included with Gabriel Knight 1 (which was missing from the Sierra Classics re-release) in PDF form (or some scanned form at least).
Gabriel Knight 3 - original box
The last in the Gabriel Knight series. Good game but I don't like the 3D graphics.. takes away much of the athmosphere found in the previous two games.
Phantasmagoria - original big box
This game got terrible reviews. It's really easy, has a lot of bad acting, the video quality isn't really good at all and some more stuff like that, but for some reason I've always really liked this game.
Phantasmagoria 2 - original box
The sequel to Phantasmagoria.. or not really. It was only named Phantasmagoria 2 in order to cash in on the fame Phantasmagoria. It is a FMV horror game but that's the only likeness it has to Phantasmagoria.
The end sucks (in my opinion) and many people hate it, but I actually kind of liked it.
Torins Passage - Sierra Classics release
Another game by Al Lowe, this time for children (he started out writing software for children so this shouldn't be a big surprise).
I actually didn't like this game much at all, didn't push the right buttons with me.
Gold Rush - original box with the included book
Funny little game set in the gold rush days. It's pretty short as there are different routes you can take through the game and so each of them are pretty short. Not really an excellent game or anything, but I kind of enjoyed it.
EcoQuest - some re-release box, CD version
Haven't even played this game yet, still looking for the sequel.
Police Quest collection - original box
Contains Police Quest 1-4 and the first SWAT game.
I really like the first three PQ games by Jim Walls.. really cool storylines and good puzzles and athmosphere.
The fourth game by Daryl F. Gates is rather bad I think and I've never even bothered to finish it.
The first SWAT game is also pretty terrible and also by Daryl F. Gates. I never bothered to play it for more than an hour or so.
Police Quest 1-4 in original boxes
These games don't really come with as much cool stuff as Sierra games used to, but it's still cool to have the boxes.. pretty nice boxes (as most Sierra games had).
Dagger of Amon Ra (floppy and CD versions) - original boxes
The second (and last) game featuring Laura Bow.. this time you're in a museum solving a murder case (that happens while you're there of course hehe).
Really good game.
Colonels Bequest - original box
This is the first game starring Laura Bow and you're in this mansion and murders start occuring. Very good game and pretty athmospheric.. I felt nervous at certain points in the game. You have to be at the right place at the right time in some places though as events will take place if you're there to see (or overhear) them or not.
Monkey Island 1-4 (incl. PS2 version of MI4 and Amiga versions of MI1&2) - original boxes
My favourite adventure game series ever! The world is so immersive and even though the games are really funny, they're also very athmospheric and have AWESOME soundtracks!
Monkey Island 4 was a letdown but MI1-3 are absolutely fantastic (MI1&2 are my favourites though).
Lucasarts Classics Collection (or something like that, don't remember the name exactly) - original big box (was only released on floppies) -
Contains Maniac Mansion, Indiana Jones 3 (the adventure game based on Indy 3), Loom floppy version and Monkey Island 1 floppy version.
Very cool collection in a huge box.. I got this one because I wanted to own Manian Mansion, Indy 3 and the floppy version of Loom (which is in 16 colors only).
Loom CD version - 2 copies - original boxes
Very good "remake" of Loom in 256 colors and with full speech (the speech is in one big audio track on the CD and the game fast forwards and backwards to certain locations in that audio track when the game plays speech or sound effects.. this must've run terribly on single speed CD roms which were normal when this game was released.. or as normal as CD roms were back then).
The Dig - original box
Very cool sci-fi Lucasarts adventure game.. Steven Spielberg had something to do with this, not exactly sure what.
Very cool game with an awesome story. Some weird "Myst" type puzzles though.
Day of the Tentacle - original box
The sequel to Maniac Mansion and better in every way. This game is a real classic.. very funny and the style of the game really rocks! It's designed by the guy behind Psychonauts (Tim Schafer) so check out that game.. very good game that too even though it's not an adventure game :)
Sam'n Max - original box
Really good and extremely funny game. I really loved this game and it was what introduced me to the Sam and Max characters. I had no idea it was based on a comic at the time.
It was a tad on the easy side though.
Full Throttle - original box
Cool game in which you're this kick-ass MC guy named Ben.
I love this game but I think it's a bit too short and I don't really care much for the action sequences. Very cool graphics style and awesome soundtrack :D
Grim Fandango - original box
This is such a classic, I'm sure every adventure gamer has played this game to death. It's brilliant in every way.. 'nuff said.
Simon the Sorceror 1&2 - some kind of compilation DVD case style box -
Haven't played these games yet for some reason, I'll have to do that someday soon.
Simon the Sorceror 3D - budget re-release box -
Haven't played this one either and I'm not sure I will.. I hear it really sucks.
Lure of the Temptress - budget box
The first adventure game by Revolution (at least I think so?).
Pretty good game set in a fantasy world.. to be honest I don't really remember much of it.
Beneath a Steel sky - budget box
Another great adventure game by Revolution.. sci fi setting with a pretty good storyline and tons of athmostphere.
Broken Sword 1-3 (all original boxes except BS 1 which is in a budget box) -
Wonderful series involving an American named George and his French girlfriend Nico. You play as sort of an investigator and the games take up old legends and cool stuff like the Templars and stuff like that. I think the voice acting is pretty bad often though in some of these games, and I still haven't played the third game in the series.
Legend of Kyrandia 1-3 - original boxes
Very cool adventure game series by Westwood. They all have a fantasy setting and really nice and immersive worlds.
I sort of feel that the first game is the most "serious" game in the series.. the second was funnier and the third game went too far in trying to be funny (in my opinion). Still a great series.
Myst 1-5 (Myst 1-3 in the 10th anniversary Myst collection - bix box), Myst 4 collectors edition and Myst 5 European collectors edition
Very good series that has one of the most well-crafted back story and "world" of any series I've ever seen.
The games are really athmospheric and actually do have pretty good stories even though you spend the most of your time solving puzzles alone. They're pretty hard though (except the first game in the series which is a piece of cake to finish).
realMyst - original box - 3 copies
Remake of the first Myst game in full 3D. Very good 3D graphics for when it was released.. very good game.
Has a little bonus age - "Rime" which connects the game better to Riven.
Uru and both expansions (some collection, forgot the name) -
Originally intended for online play but that never worked out for some reason. Haven't really played these games.
Syberia - game of the year edition - original box
Haven't played this game yet and I still need to pick up the sequel.
The Longest Journey - original Norwegian language version on 4 CDs and English 2 CD version - original boxes
Good adventure game set in two worlds - the real world (science) and this fantasy world I have forgotten the name of.. Stark or something.
Made by Norwegian developers (yay! hehe) so that made me extra curious about this game when it was new.
Dreamfall collectors edition - preordered
And I hope I'll get it soon!
Sequel to TLJ in case someone didn't know already hehe.
Three first CSI games - some collection
These games really suck and I would not recommend them to anyone. It was an impulse buy because I needed some new adventure stuff, but it was a BAD purchase! Stay away!
The Telltale version is better at least so if you absolutely need a CSI game, go for that one.
Well, these are the games I remember from the top of my head.. there may very well be some more but I'll add those later in that case :)


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Allison from Houston, TX
10/12/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
15 out of 17 people found this review useful. 1 of 32
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students with lots of ideas about business plans or research topics. This school is founded on its I2E philosophy: Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. There's a whole class devoted to breaking down this philosophy (which is very interesting). There's also a lot of opportunities for undergraduate research and grants for business propositions. If you look at the website (poly.edu), you'll find tons of information on undergraduate research projects and a pile o alumni accomplishments like the invention of bar codes and the recent accomplishment of taking ink off printer paper to reduce waste. It's an awesome place for people who want to be the next Thomas Edison, ready to get to work.
Tips for prospective students There is a HUGE gender gap: approx. 80% guys. Some people love this, some hate it. If that seems a little too imbalanced, keep in mind that NYU overall is about 60% girls, so if you want to socialize with more girls (for whatever reason) just get involved with clubs on the Manhattan campus.
Bang for the buck Tuition's a little expensive, but there are really good scholarships, especially for honor's students. Plus, there's a program where you can get your BS and you masters in 4 years, saving tons of cash; if you're accepted into that program, they'll give you up to two classes during the summer for free (without registration fees and dorming, of course). Speaking of dorms, they're pretty reasonable. Ours are much bigger than those at NYU main, though they have much more variety. At first the dorm price sounds a little pricey, but seeing as we're in downtown Brooklyn, it's a very reasonable rent.
Am enjoying being here At first it's a little awkward, because Poly is transforming into a school of NYU. But right now, we're kind of the awkward step child, so some resource we share, and some we don't. For instance, we can join clubs at main campus, but we can't be officers in those clubs. It's the same for Main campus students too, they can join our clubs, and we can enroll in classes there after the first year
Am learning a lot I took AP Cal AB, and because I got a 5, I'm currently in Cal 2 here. Unfortunately, they still have to review a LOT of material, since everyone has different backgrounds. classes that higher up though, like Organization Behavior (my favorite class) is awesome. after reading the chapter, we have these intense discussions and come up with ways to disprove the textbook.
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11/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 out of 7 people found this review useful. 2 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety They take steps to protect the campus, more so on the dorm side. With that being said it's very easy to sneak into both. Basically if you have an ID that scans you can get into any facility, including the cafeterias.
Greek Life I know several people pledging. Frats at poly are a joke. Being branded as socially awkward, and the enigma behind it makes it more difficult to get bids from the NYU sector. Most people drop it when they see their grades start to dip. It's not easy, and the commute doesn't get any easier once rush week is over.
Clubs and Activities We are not allowed to participate in NYU's vibrant clubs, team sports, club sports (including ultimate Frisbee), or student government.
Great for these types of students Foreign grad students who do not meet traditional college requirements. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone looking to enjoy a typical, or even engineering school, college experience.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is no campus to speak off. When you tour ask if you can spend some time on the 8th floor -which is where most of your labs will be- it's like the ghetto of the school so to speak. Other than that there are otherwise no green spaces or assembly rooms.
Bang for the buck You get paid a lot when you get out. I noticed that they were stressing this in a lot of the pre-admission game. Everyone else did too. This kind of mentality has a perceptible feel
What to do for fun NOTHING. Since there's no rating section I can justify a story here; there's a long running joke on my floor that poly is like having mono. No girls talk to you and you're always tired. If you want to have a lot of fun you need to make a LOT of friends at NYU if you would want to end up in manhattan more. Otherwise being cheap will set in and you will have such little motivation to try and justify the $4.50 round trip sub fare. Most of the commuters you meet come from Queens, which by the way is hard to get to.
Food and Dining Lackman food services is a joke. I enjoy the people working there, guys running the grill start calling you honey sometime around welcome week, however the actual food is much to expensive to eat at. especially when it's itemized, and weighed. When meals are $0.45 an ounce you don't eat right,especially when the apartment style dorm boils down to $7.00 a day. This is something overlooked by commuters because they simply don't notice.
Dorm Life Once again I wont bullshit you with personal anecdotal evidence as to why poly dorms suck. Resident life can do random room checks. They exercise this right, frequently. I'm not the person to ever have anything, however, it is rude to be woken up at 3 in the morning even worse to hear about your friends getting kicked out. Guest policies are equally useless, you have 2 a MONTH, and have to submit a form before 10:00. Signing in guests on a daily basis is an annoyance, but quintessentially living in New York. If you dissagree with everything I'm saying the one thing I can offer you is
Academic Rigor I'm not going to give you any bull personal stories about how hard it is. It's hard. Not the nice kind of hard were you feel like you're learning a lot. It's the bad kind where you struggle to find the purpose in our work, or the wider life implications thereof. Keep that in mind as you peruse your required course catalogue, if you think you can tuff it out the things that bother before you will HATE once you're in them, especially given how little leeway you have in the progression and how few electives you could potentially take. Bio courses seem better.
Tips for prospective students You should really do a lot of research before you go here. I would recommend doing things like joining the Facebook group, or talking to someone who has gone here before making you decision. If you're on the fence, just look at the numbers. 75% male school, >60% graduate population, really low retention rate? Really?
In three sentences This isn't NYU. Know before you jump. There are very few -if any sustainable- redeeming factors in this school.
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Kayla from Valley Stream, NY
10/12/2010Reviewer is A past student here.
5 out of 7 people found this review useful. 3 of 32
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Study, Study, Study. Entering as a freshman be prepared to get what classes are left over especially in the spring. The whole system is seniors get first pick of classes, than the juniors, sophomores and finally the freshman. In the Digital Media major you wont start getting any interesting DM classes until spring of your sophomore year.
Bang for the buck Most of the student body receives financial aid and leave entering the job force at a higher than average entry wage. But with hefty student loans too.
Did enjoy being here I've made a lot of friends and they have a lot activities, like Poly's Got Talent. I really liked the school but the commute was too much for me.
Did learn a lot The classes are great. The professors are there to help you depending on which one you get.
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Tatiana from Fairburn, GA
07/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 4 people found this review useful. 4 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety Poly's campus is very safe the in school security is very cautious with their procedure to let people in the building you must have your Poly ID to enter or a compatible state issued ID to enter any Poly building. Also, the school is positioned right next to a police department and a fire department.
Greek Life Poly does have coed and all male Fraternities, but I suggest not to actually pledge until after your 1st semester. That way you can get a feel for how to manage work, school, and extracurricular. For historically black Greek life unfortunately there aren't any chapters on campus but you will be able to join the city wide chapter.
Clubs and Activities Clubs and Activities can definitely take a bit of time away from your schedule, but it is VERY worthwhile. In the fall the school hosts a club fair where students can see and possibly join different sports clubs, nationally recognized organizations, religion-based clubs and school related clubs that make sure that Poly students get a life.
Great for these types of students Poly is great for all students, minority students, international students, LGTBQ the community at poly is very diverse and accepting. We are one of the most diverse schools in the US. Also, Poly is great for those who are persistent, eager to learn, and those who like to work and communicate with others.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus I'm not too keen on unusual traditions at the university; however the most unusual named room in the school has got to be the Math department's sanctuary, The Fishbowl, the same place you pick up ALL your math exams. I haven't figured out why they actually call it the fishbowl but the name is awkward.
Bang for the buck Best things to tell students is stick it out!!! You will be come one of the best engineers in the world after graduation and to prove this pay scale's data has concluded that NYU- Poly is ranked the 4th highest colleges that guarantees the highest salaries out of engineering schools in the US.
What to do for fun Brooklyn is NYC's biggest and most diverse borough, so with that alone should let you know that they have endless activities to get into, from the arts to recreational activities. We are a couple of blocks away from both the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, the school is located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, so it is located by a lot of eateries, Brooklyn bridge park and access to six different train within walking distance. Also, for the shopaholics Fulton Mall two blocks from school is a strip stores.
Food and Dining Poly is not a huge campus so we only have once cafeteria, but fortunately has been recently renovated with a modern touch, a TV and plenty of room. Lackman Dining is who provides our meals they have a very inviting staff and good food with a diverse selection that would satisfy many ethnic groups from Asian to Caribbean. They offer hot food, cold food, breakfast, a salad bar, slushies, frozen foods, dorm necessities, and a gourmet sandwich shop. All students who live on campus pay for dining using their NYU-Poly cards that has a certain amount of money on it just for food that they could use at any time. Sometimes the hours of the cafeteria are short but they have been working with the students to extend hours and they like us so much they give free midnight breakfast before finals.
Dorm Life Othmer Residence Hall is a great place for new, New York residents.The RA's and directors of the dorm try to make sure the sophomore and freshman residents feel at home. They throw a lot of events offered just to the residents, icecream socials, movie night, carnival nights WITH FREE ICE CREAM TRUCK ICE CREAM!!! Also, the dorm has events where they take us out around the city to eat and go see plays. The front desk security are some of nicest people to have a conversation with and they like to make sure your safe. Also the amenities are the great!! Free cable, free internet, the trash is at the end of the hall, and every floor has a lounge. The best thing about Othmer is that is convenient, it is right across the street from the school.
Academic Rigor Poly is tough, no if and's or but's, however, you want a challenge when it comes to school. I'm a upcoming sophomore so, the most difficult courses I've encountered have been MATLAB and math courses. Poly courses may be difficult, but more students do well then those who do poorly. Also, fortunately the faculty really cares about the well being of the students, so there is a FREE math workshop for all Math courses offered at Poly, a FREE tutoring center, PTC, that offers help in writing, Physics, Chemistry and Matlab. On top of that, if you are in GS and HEOP you get individual group tutoring and small group tutoring offered on top of all of the other FREE things and selected students accepted in TRIO you have access to more individual tutoring, and the Honors students get their own lounge. Above all, your teachers are always willing to help you during office hours, this way you can even be able to develop a relationship with your professors and clarify any confusing concepts.
Tips for prospective students WORK HARD, my #1 tip, go beyond aiming for excellence, because Poly forces you to work more than what you sometime would usually be comfortable with , so keep up with your teachers, go to class, do homework and do ALL THE MATH PRACTICE EXAMS. #2 Get sleep, the only way to be able to fully learn is to not steadily get distracted with all that Brooklyn has to offer, yes it is a big city,but school should be the 1st priority, plus POLY's math is like NO other university, TRUST ME, so you want to make sure you can stay awake in class. #3 Get into social activities: Poly has a lot of clubs, community projects, study groups, and a lot more to offer the students, so once you get the time management of a college schedule down packed get to know more people and get involved, so that you can get the most out of your experience. #4 DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!! You will drive yourself insane if you do this, many people who attend Poly are from the cream of the crop of their former schools, so don't ever doubt yourself thinking.. well all these kids are smarter, why am I here? No just don't do it! You were selected for a reason, so make your most of your time and make sure that you can do the best YOU can do! #5 Learn CONCEPTS DON'T RELY SOLELY ON MEMORY. #6 If you like receive as many scholarships, internships, etc. follow Donna O's Guaranteed 4.0 Guide. Last year Donna O actually came to Poly to speak many students on how to boost their GPA's and achieve a 4.0 for many semesters, and she promised all of us that she would give $100 CASH if it didn't work. Just take a look at : http://www.guaranteed4.com/
In three sentences Poly, as most students here call it is a very prestigious, rigorous, and unique type of university. I would say that we are one of the best kept secrets, many people not have heard much about Poly, but the school has an illustrious history for encouraging entrepreneurship and invention while being innovative all at the same time. Now with the benefit of the NYU merger current students can be apart of a world renowned institution, and be glad to carry on the tradition of some of becoming some best leaders in the engineering, math, and science world.
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Matthew from New York, NY
08/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 5 of 32
Categories Comments Food and Dining Food is provided through Lackman catering company. Food is AMAZING! So many options to choose from.
Dorm Life Fire drills late at night are so annoying -_____-
Academic Rigor Math classes are the worst. Professors expect you to understand what they are saying in one class session. Homework is assigned but not due and the questions on the homework are most likely the questions on the test.
Tips for prospective students Please come into this school with a working all day and barely getting to play mindset.
In three sentences Don't expect this school to be a walk in the park. Don't sleep on the math classes. Professors are not going to hold your hand through class.
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09/09/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 6 of 32
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Social, and semi Antisocial students can all do well with either the prestige, and... you have to know some people in college, because Poly is a networking school.
Tips for prospective students Prepare to spend money on math textbooks since the web homework is from the unique codes on your book. Courses are for the most part, fun to attend, unless you already know the material. You can also have access to NYU campus now, as every Poly student will have an NYU id instead. Take advantage of this! <3
Bang for the buck Perhaps it's just me, but I really did wish they gave more financial aid, I can just imagine the amount of debt I'll have racked up when I graduate. I suspect the tuition will only increase as Poly is integrated with NYU, as NYU tuition is around 54k while Poly is currently around 36k, from what I remember. I may be off by a few thousand, but yeah. I can't deny that Poly is a college where you need hard work and social skills.
Am enjoying being here Relatively small college compared to some, but the community is very helpful, and if you lose something, no one takes it, so you can pretty much expect to see that same item the very next day or so. That is, for the most, the faulty might take it and send an email about a lost item.
Am learning a lot The Math courses are pretty in depth and more than just knowing how to solve the problems. It's more of how you get to the answer, how to recognize what methods to attain the right answer in the context of the question. The longer the problem is, the more information you're given. Well, free tutoring sessions ensure that you can learn whatever you have trouble with, no matter the subject. English courses are very attentive and insightful, no matter what they seem to be teaching, because the context of the books or passages matter less, but its more focused on analyzing what the authors wrote down and why, paying attention to tenses, which will ultimately help you understand and write better works. Just work hard and you'll do fine.
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A Freshman's Impression
11/22/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 7 of 32
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Engineering Students, Students who can handle a heavy workload and financial support from the parents.
Tips for prospective students Study hard, otherwise you'll fall. If you hold several jobs
Bang for the buck NYU-Poly gives you a lot of financial aid: Scholarship for Women, Promise Scholarship, Poly-Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, and even other scholarship opportunities from services around the school. However, the school tuition and the textbooks are still expensive. It is also difficult to get a job position even when you have work-study because the upperclassmen have higher priority and more experience.
Am enjoying being here The student population, as a majority, is pleasant but expect to see conceited or ego-inflated nerds. The tutoring services are great if the tutors understand what they're explaining, but majority of the tutors are there to earn money. They are still students and will not want to do anything excessive or requires too much effort. The writing center is highly beneficial though.
Am learning a lot The material provided at NYU-Poly is abundant, and given to you in masses, depending on what subject you are referring to and the professor you are learning under. Math, at least Calculus, will go fast and you are expected to have already mastered Trigonometry. However, certain major courses are beginner friendly. The courses require you to pick up the information on the spot or spend time outside to learn it. As a freshman, you will most likely have to take part in the Engineering courses unless you are a Digital Media major. Expect to write long lab reports, give presentations, and build specialized robot for that one course only!
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Arleska from Union City, NJ
01/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 8 of 32
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students who are into different cultures, technology, being well known by your professors
What to do for fun There are so many options such as eating, or you can take the subway which is located directly outside where most of the classes are located in the Main Building.
Food and Dining There are many restaurants around and it is around the corner from Fulton Street Shopping Center
Dorm Life I can't comment on dorm life because I am an off campus student
Academic Rigor Everything is what you make it and if you put in the effort you will see great results and vice versa no effort and that will also demonstrate.
Tips for prospective students If you are into technology - POLY is definitely for you. They offer classes on construction and technology, HR and technology, etc. They also always forward you scholarship information and any updates on events. This was you are in the loop of all that is going on around campus and things you may qualify for and be interested in completing.
In three sentences NYU Poly is intimate because all the teachers know you by name and are helpful if you ask for assistance. NYU Poly is also a very technology-based school which is great for the current generation to remain up to date. NYU Poly has a diverse student body which can vary from US nationwide to India, France, China, etc.
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03/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 9 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety never seen or heard any issues with campus security. you have scan your id card everytime you enter a building. it's get annoying sometimes when you have alot of things in your hands.
Greek Life several fraternities and sororities. i am in lamda chi alpha and is a great opportunity to meet great people and be involved in many different activities.
Clubs and Activities there are plenty enough clubs ranging from academic clubs such as engineering clubs that work on projects such as steel bridge design, or build your own airplane. also social clubs such as religious clubs and anime club.
Great for these types of students hard working, intelligent, eager to learn, goal-oriented
Bang for the buck it is expensive like most colleges, but the education you receive will pay off in the future. has a great career management center and has multiple career fairs to help you land a job.
What to do for fun you are in a nice area of brooklyn heights with many restaurants around. the school has an indoor gym and basketball court that you can use and also at palladium and koles on the nyu campus that you will have access to. there is the promenade with a great view of lower manhattan, brooklyn bridge, and statue of liberty. just minutes from manhattan you can divulge yourself in all the wonders of the big apple.
Food and Dining food is absolutely terrible but thankfully many good eats are around within walking distance. five guys is only about 30 feet away. lunch specials are excellent at any place on montague st.
Dorm Life not much dorm life here. minimal social advantages although you are only minutes from manhattan. if you are an upperclassmen you are fortunate enough to be able to dorm at an off campus housing building that is only a 10 minute walk that is a lot nicer, but a bit more expensive.
Academic Rigor tough and challenging classes. if you are a math wiz than it should be a little easier for you, but for all your courses you basically have to teach yourself to really understand it. although it is hard you will learn a lot and find many things interesting, that is of course if you like to learn.
Tips for prospective students don't expect to have a crazy time at this college. if you're goal oriented and hard working than this perfect for you. you will use and improve upon that aspect in order to achieve good grades. start picking what flavor coffee you like.
In three sentences three sentences, i can do it in three words. hard, challenging, and rewarding.
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04/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 10 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security guards everywhere - in the buildings and outside. Near the fire station, police station, and 911 call station
Greek Life There is only one frat. Not too big on greek life here, although you are allowed to join the ones at the main campus
Great for these types of students Anyone going into engineering.
Bang for the buck Poly is very expensive, but are pretty good with financial aid. Its a bit cheaper than washington square NYU.
What to do for fun There's plenty of things to do for fun. Going into the city is always a good option, there's basically unlimited possibilities. But if you want to do something closer, there's alot of places to go to in brooklyn heights which is just a few blocks away
Food and Dining Lackman cafeteria is not the best, most people just eat there because it is included with housing and it is convenient because it is right in the building.
Dorm Life Its pretty fun here. You meet alot of people. Its a small school so most of the people in your year live in the same building as you which is nice. Also it is a good way to meet people to set up study groups and there are lounges on most of the floors.
Academic Rigor There aren't many classes here that just let you breeze by, except maybe the english classes, but even those depending on the teacher may have alot of writing.
Tips for prospective students Don't underestimate the difficulty of classes here at Poly, but if you are willing to put in the work and time, then you will be rewarded with good grades.
In three sentences It is in a good location, you can find pretty much anything here. The academics are good but difficult. The people are a bit socially awkward, but its just about finding a good group of friends.
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Brooklyn, NY
06/12/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 3 people found this review useful. 11 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety The school is in the same vicinity of two other schools, neither of which with good reputations. Little to no guard presence outside and becomes extremely dangerous at night.
Clubs and Activities Limited assortment of clubs and activities. Most of which are major related and seem more like extra credit classwork than fun clubs.
Great for these types of students Great for students who do not care for the standard college drama and gossip. It is for those who want only to get the best education and then move along on their path towards a career.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The door to the roof is always unlocked and leads to a comfortable, secluded roof where one can think and relax alone.
Bang for the buck If you come here, know that you are only getting an education. There will be no dorm parties, no late night hang outs, nothing. That insanely high price tag is only for the schoolwork.
What to do for fun You will hardly ever have the time for fun with the constant studying and homework. However, if you manage to find some free time, there is one piano, one small pool table, one basketball court and one fitness gym. If you can get through the crowds, you can have a good time.
Food and Dining You do not get what you pay for. Severely limited options, none of which are spectacular. Every once in a while, there might be a good meal, but the price will negate the taste.
Dorm Life There is not too much to do on campus. There is a basketball court, a small pool table, a ping pong table, and one piano. Do not worry, you will not have time for any of these as you will always be doing homework or studying.
Academic Rigor Really pushes it's students to the brink of insanity. The work is truly difficult but if you seriously study, 24/7, you will do fine. Not a place to go if you are looking for an easy and fun college experience.
Tips for prospective students Enjoy your years of freedom and a social life as much as possible, because you will surely miss them both. If you plan on going for graduate school, do not come here for undergrad unless you have the money, because for the amount of debt you would take on, it isn't worth it.
In three sentences Provides a fantastic education with well trained professors who encourage students' curiosity and yearning for knowledge. Pushes students to the edge with extreme amounts of work that require 24/7 studies and reviews. Extremely expensive and goal oriented.
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08/14/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 12 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun They have school activities and mini festivals.
Food and Dining Has much to improve such as bringing more delicious variety and changing their food stocks.
Tips for prospective students Good atmosphere for studying like in Dibner Library. Try to talk to professors and get close with them if you're interested in the subject.
In three sentences Has great academic courses for engineering. Could have better outside social life such as more food varieties or comfortable places to rest. Has a bit better school activities, but not much of athletics hype.
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03/31/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 13 of 32
Categories Comments Greek Life little bit
Clubs and Activities scanty
Great for these types of students losers and slow learners
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus none- no one speaks English
Bang for the buck really a major ripoff
What to do for fun nothing but leave campus
Food and Dining over priced stale
Academic Rigor none- workshop environ
Tips for prospective students Don't go to this skimpy academic environ
In three sentences lousy, lousier, lousiest
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Nigel from South Ozone Park, NY
05/10/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 14 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun Just walk and bask in the wonder and history which can be found on campus.
Food and Dining The food is just like NYC Manhattan food.
Dorm Life They provide fully equipped dorm rooms so that students are without nothing.
Academic Rigor It's only as hard as you make it, if you are a slacker than the work will seem tough.
Tips for prospective students PAY YOUR DEPOSIT FAST!!! Because the school is on high demand.
In three sentences The best school due to the friendly and helpful administration, the very close campus and the fact that they accommodate a very broad range of majors and minors.
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Erica from Brooklyn, NY
06/28/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 15 of 32
Categories Comments Food and Dining I do not eat on campus so I don't have an opinion.
Dorm Life I do not dorm so I don't have an opinion.
Academic Rigor I have not yet attended this school, but from what I have heard the course work is quite rigorous. The work is helpful for future success.
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Alexander from BROOKLYN, NY
07/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 16 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun You can hit the gym or just hang out in the lounge with your friends.
Food and Dining The cafe has pretty good food, but the surrounding area has better food for cheaper.
Academic Rigor All the teachers are great and will help you as much as they can to learn the material. Study hard for tests and you will do fine.
Tips for prospective students Take as many credits as you can freshmen year to take fewer harder classes during your junior and senior years. Most classes are hard but are all doable if you put in time.
In three sentences Poly is a great school to get your engineering degree in. The school is located in a great area which has many places to relax. The library is huge and has tons of needed material to help your studies.
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Ashleigh from APO, AE
07/21/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 17 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun Clubbing, eating (BUBBLE TEA), and doing homework?
Food and Dining Food everywhere!!!!
Dorm Life Everyone is extremely friendly, and kind of awkward.
Academic Rigor There are three sections to each hard science class: lecture, recitation, and lab.
Tips for prospective students Watch your GPA. Become friends with the professors. Become friends with smart people.
In three sentences Very diverse. Very challenging. Very fun.
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Bilal from Astoria, NY
07/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 18 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety Once you enter NYU poly, you are in safe hands
Clubs and Activities A thing that doesn't end at NYU poly is the activities from sports to seminars to fun events like movie nights etc. Also there are enough clubs to fulfill the needs of people with diverse interests. And even after all this, you feel its less for you, one has access to all the events that goes on in NYU at washington square
Great for these types of students students who doesnt want to be turned into geeks, yet want to learn practical aspects of knowedge previously acquired in bachelors, NYU poly is the best place to be in.
Food and Dining great on campus cafteria and the square is surrounded by the best brooklyn pizza to pasta
Dorm Life Haven't attened the dorm life, but what I came to know from one of my friends, that its really crazy there, on a day to day basis. But during the exams, no noice at any time policy is enforced.
Academic Rigor The curriculum is really rigorous and if you don't work on it as it goes, you will find yourself in a big trouble
Tips for prospective students Try to attend their open houses and information sessions, as they get you a feel of the campus. Also, All graduate classes are in the evening and nothing can beat that.
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Danyal from Flushing, NY
07/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 19 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun Poly students can go over to Manhattan easily and can use NYU students facilities or they can just roam around New York City. On campus there are many clubs to join and there is a pool table and also a ping pong table. There are also small parks near the campus and so students can go there to play.
Food and Dining There is a good cafeteria and it has good meal plans and the students seem content with it. Even i sometimes get food from there and it is really delicious. But apart from that there are also small restaurants ans fast food places near the campus which give students a more different variety of food.
Dorm Life I don't actually dorm but i have been to the dorm rooms. It is ten seconds away from the main building. No joke. It is like a twenty story building and every time i go there it is usually empty but that's because i go there in the morning around 11. But at night i think everyone gets together and they play video games. The students usually get together more during holidays.
Academic Rigor The academic life is difficult. The labs have to be done attentively. But along with the labs being hard they are also quite fun. A lot of syllabus is covered quickly which makes it the students duty to go over it at home just to grasp on to the concepts. Some classes are really tough especially if your not good in one subject but the teachers make the class easier and more fun.
Tips for prospective students There are many research opportunities which you can sign up for over the summer. Also many classes help you really understand what is the task that you are actually completing. They help you get ready for the real world by making you do presentations in front of the class so as to get rid of your shyness and let you be able to face criticism. Overall it is a good experience
In three sentences It is vibrant with city life even though its not in manhattan. The faculty is great and really help students. There are many tutoring options for further assistance. The students are really nice and you will have a good time.
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Durak from Sunnyside, NY
09/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 20 of 32
Categories Comments Food and Dining food is absolutely horrible. same food all the time, they renewed the cafeteria but food is the same. since there is no competition they do not care to serve better food.
Dorm Life did not stay at dorm. i am not sure how the doom life is. i know it is next to campus. and looks clean from outside.
Academic Rigor I am not sure what to say about that. I do not believe it has a quality education here. but it is the only technical school in nyc.
Tips for prospective students re consider again before signing up.
In three sentences i dont like nyu-poly because there is no campus. it makes me feels like I go to work when I go there. Also for my field research lab isvery old and our dated.
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Absar from Brooklyn, NY
09/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 21 of 32
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are tons of things to do. But my favorite is to walk across the Brooklyn bridge
Food and Dining The cafeteria is a good hangout place but get your food from outside.
Dorm Life I am not a form resident.
Academic Rigor Tough course load but once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad.
Tips for prospective students Study syllabus beforehand and always be prepared for anything.
In three sentences A small, tight knit community that makes you feel at home.
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Alyssa from Lake Havasu City, AZ
12/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety The 911 call center for all of NYC is right next door. There is no vehicle traffic allowed on one side of campus, and there are constantly police officers and emergency professionals everywhere.
Great for these types of students If you are good at studying and have a goal in mind that involves engineering.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The actual campus is really small because it is an urban campus, but opportunities are endless.
What to do for fun More important question: what isn't there here for fun? The entirety of New York City is available for exploration and recreation. No matter what interests anyone has, there's something for everyone.
Food and Dining If you don't like the cafeteria food, there are TONS of places right around the corners to get food. It's Brooklyn, so there's a huge variety as well.
Dorm Life The apartment-style dorms are awesome! They have lots of space and are a lot of fun. All types of people live here, so it's easy to find people with similar interests.
Academic Rigor The professors seem to think your only important class of the semester is their own. Obviously, that is wrong most of the time, and you end up with a ton of work.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared for a lot of work. Be ready to be disappointed in your grades at some point or another, but also be ready to somehow magically pull it all together in the end and make it work.
In three sentences It's more work than the average engineering school, but apparently worth it in the end. If you can cut it, the location in New York City is great! Certain professors are really helpful, too.
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Margaret from Brooklyn, NY
12/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety The security guards know you, you can't walk into the buildings without your ID. I feel pretty safe.
Great for these types of students If science, math, exploding things in labs is your thing you belong in Poly.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The greenhouse. It isn't full of plants- but it's designed to let your ideas grow (and is a great place to study).
Bang for the buck I love it and I'm so happy I'm here.
What to do for fun Listen to people in Dibner play the piano, go to free food events, and we have all of NYC.
Food and Dining Avoid Lackman for everything but coffee and prepackaged candy bars.
Dorm Life There are probably better (and cheaper) places to live.
Academic Rigor It isn't easy.
Tips for prospective students Do not expect it to be easy, your fellow students are just as talented as you are.
In three sentences You are encouraged to explore the field you are interested. The only place I know where walking around with something considered nerdy anywhere else is perfectly normal. I love it.
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Austin from Deer Park, NY
12/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Food and Dining Ask anyone if they like Lackmann, the restaurant service for NYU-Poly, and they will more-than-likely say Only because of my meal plan. I've had friends complain across the board and one even suffered from food poisoning there, but I must say that they have quite a nice set of staff.
Dorm Life The freshman dorm is the Othmer dorm, and living there was a pleasant experience. It's not picture perfect, but any issues I've had with it were issues I somewhat expect from any living institution from time to time. For some reason, however, we were plagued with more fire alarms than usual this semester.
Academic Rigor You certainly cannot slack off at NYU-Poly. Its courses demand focus and attention to details, especially if you happen to be there on an academic scholarship.
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12/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Security guards are at the front of every building 24/7. You must swipe your i.d. to get into any building, and guests must be signed in and show i.d. Security is very tight at Poly, I always feel safe.
Greek Life There are a few fraternities on campus, and NYU has many.
Clubs and Activities For being a small school there are a decent amount of clubs and activities to join. However, we are also allowed to join any club at NYU which has a ton of clubs and activities for any kind of student.
Great for these types of students Engineering students, students that are into gaming. Students that enjoy being in the city.
What to do for fun There are a lot of fun things to do, most of which involve something off campus. Res life does host a lot of fun events, ie ice skating, broadway shows, etc. It's New York City thought! There are a million things to do, especially in Brooklyn. The new Barclays center where you can watch the nets play and tons of concerts is within walking distance from campus. Also NYU main campus which is a 10-15 minute train ride away has a lot to do.
Food and Dining Poly's food is known for not being the greatest. We just opened up a sandwich shop that's pretty decent and you can use your meal plan on. For part of the semester we also had sushi chefs which were also pretty good, but other than that the food is subpar. Keep in mind though, that if you're willing to spend a little bit of your own money there are some amazing places to eat near campus.
Dorm Life All first year and second year students are guaranteed housing at the on campus residence hall. There are two types of rooms, each are two, two person bedrooms, where you share a bathroom with those four people. The difference is that the more expensive option has a small kitchen as well as a common room for the four to share.
Academic Rigor School work can definitely be tough at times. But if you are interested in engineering, then you should probably expect this wherever you end up going. There are a good amount of resources to help you academically as well.
Tips for prospective students If you aren't a big fan of math and science, then this probably isn't the place for you. Also, if you're not from the city (like myself) there is a big adjustment that has to be made to city life. We're also in the process of merging with NYU, so it would be wise to pay attention to those developments as a lot of changes are taking place.
In three sentences Great school for an engineering student or student studying a related field. Not your traditional campus feel, but being right in downtown Brooklyn is a neat experience all in its own. Student wise, it's a pretty small school, so you get to know your fellow students very well while still being in the big city.
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Bryan from Flushing, NY
12/31/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Security guards everywhere.
What to do for fun There is a lot of places to go out and eat with friends. There is a piano, a tennis court, a basketball court, ping pong tables and a pool table to have fun, but there is not anything better than hanging out with friends in the study lounge (if you dorm)
Food and Dining It is located in downtown Brooklyn so every time you are hungry just go one or two blocks away from the dorms and buy food (most of them fast food though). The Poly restaurant is good for the first two or three months, after that you get bored of the food.
Dorm Life If you decide to dorm, the student lounge will be the place were you may hang out. Once in a while (every month actually) the residence gives out free tickets to attend a show (comedy, broadway, etc) for free. There is always things going on in the dorm building (free food, stuff like that). I believe that if it weren't for that building your college experience significantly gets boring. The ease of asking academic questions, having fun and playing soccer or Frisbee in the hallway really makes a significant contribution to keep that will of studying. We help each other a lot (the floor-mates)
Academic Rigor Do your homework and you'll be fine. Home-works are usually more difficult than tests. Read in advance the most you can, don't procrastinate, the more you read the better you'll do in college.
Tips for prospective students Read in advance the most you can. There is no need to buy all the books, get to know which ones you really will need talking to someone who passed that subject. Learn to say NO when someone ask you out to drink. play Frisbee, etc (NOT ALWAYS BUT MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY, in my opinion just at the beginning of the semester)
In three sentences Dorms on campus are awesome. Job opportunities are everywhere. However, not all teachers are good. Some have an accent that was difficult to get used to at the beginning. On the other hand, I also had professor that are now in my list of 'best teachers ever'. The place is nice, but there should be more computers and pianos around the school.
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John from Post Falls, ID
04/25/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun basketball, frisbee, soccer, and hanging around
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Kimberly from Scotch Plains, NJ
05/11/2013Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
28 of 32
Categories Comments Bang for the buck They give good scholarship and aid so it is worth it.
What to do for fun You are in New York! What more is there to say.
Food and Dining I enjoyed the food they had for breakfast but there did not seem like a lot off variety for lunch.
Dorm Life I liked the apartment suites better. You do get a smaller meal plan but you have a kitchen, which opens up many other food opportunities.
Academic Rigor I sat in two classes. I didn't find the work that challenging and they were moving at a good pace.
In three sentences I think it is a good place for networking opportunities because of the location. The campus is very small, which allows one to build a close relationship with other students and teachers. Finally you are a NYU student also so you have access to two campus.
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Anastasia from Highland Park, MI
07/13/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
29 of 32
Categories Comments Campus Safety I believe that a 911 call center or police command station is right in the promenade.
Greek Life Lmao.
Clubs and Activities NSBE! National Society of Black Engineers, that's my fam.
Great for these types of students Great for those who truly want to do STEM field careers. The atmosphere also used to be for those who kept to their books but its changing... Great for independent students. We have a lot of commuters too.
Bang for the buck I doubt any school has bang for their buck. I hate that the U.S. has put college students in debt before they graduate.
What to do for fun BROOKLYN!!!!! then of course the rest of NYC. I mean you can get into anything in NY. The Dean of Student Affairs always scores tickets for various things, check your email daily!!
Food and Dining Hopefully now we can get some dinner at main campus?
Dorm Life Junior year you can live in a renovated hotel with Pace & St. Francis students... Way better but they have a community kitchen. -_- I'll be getting an off-campus apartment, cheaper & way better. I hate Othmer Hall.
Academic Rigor As a math major, I lovve my schedule. I take all the math classes, half of the physics classes and I have a lot of free classes. So my academic rigor should be pretty easy. But the Mech E's, Civil's, CS, etc.. students don't have a pretty easy load. Either way studying is a must! (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, basically all the other majors
Tips for prospective students Put in work! Also, know that there is a huge gender gap, 80% male and 20% female. However, I know that they are looking to increase the number of women.
In three sentences My first year was pretty adjusting. The school is currently re-merging with NYU becoming the NYU-Polytechnic School of Engineering, so that's a plus. I look forward to the new affiliation and opportunities, hopefully the atmosphere becomes more lively. Overall, I'll be making my sophomore year alot better by joining clubs & orgs at main campus (NYU Washington Square). But I won't forget that Poly has a great legacy and so, I'll have a good paying job after I graduate!
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Priyanka from New York, NY
01/08/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life NON EXISTENT!
Great for these types of students NERD!!!
What to do for fun NEW YORK IS FULL OF FUN PLACES AND THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE. ITS THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD FOR A REASON
Tips for prospective students MAKE SURE YOUR FINANCES ARE SORTED OUT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE SCHOLARSHIP, DONT COUNT ON ITS CONTINUANCE. MAKE CONNECTIONS, IT HELPS
In three sentences IF YOU ARE WILLING TO GIVE IT EVERY THING AND LIVE IN THE BUBBLE OF POLY, GET YOUR GPA RIGHT, WORK HARD, ITS A BREEZE. IF YOU LOOKING TO HAVE FUN, GO ELSEWHERE
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Patrick from Sanford, FL
01/20/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Every building has guarded entrances and required key card swipes. The MetroTech area of Brooklyn has been completely revamped and has a very safe feel, even late at night.
Greek Life Very lacking at Poly (2 academic fraternities and i don't think any sororities), but available at NYU
Clubs and Activities There are several clubs and organizations that are directly part of Poly, however the real gold strike is the immense number of clubs, fraternities and sororities, organizations, teams, etc that are available through NYU.
Great for these types of students GREAT for: -computer science people, engineering/technology people, budding tech entrepreneurs BAD for: -aspiring researchers, people who don't have a strong affinity for math/science
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus I am a little sad to say Poly does not have a rich folklore of campus legends and secret locations since it unfortunately doesn't have a very large campus and pretty much the only buildings that you will be seeing the inside of are the Othmer dorm (if you are living on campus), the academic building (the Jacobs building and Rogers, these two are actually one and almost every class is in this building), and the Dibner building where the library is as well as the auditorium and adviser offices are located.
Bang for the buck Poly is really what you make out of it. It isn't the most glamorous school, it isn't rated as high as an Ivy, it isn't a huge party school, but its located in NYC and it is connected to the plethora of other NYU school clubs and people. The academics are challenging, and if you get to know the professors there are a lot of cool research and internship opportunities. I have loved my time at Poly so far, but I am considering transferring for the simple reason that I am interested in more theoretical physics work and Poly, being an engineering school, does not offer all the opportunities that a dedicated school of arts and sciences does.
What to do for fun How many times have I said it, you're in New York City!!! You will never be bored, there are an infinite number of things to do and places to see from free events to expensive event tickets. I absolutely love the city environment, it is soooo much fun. Say what you will about any other part of the school, there is always something fun to do (not to mention all the events and clubs hosted by NYU's main campus). Definitely take advantage of the Greenwich Village area and all it has to offer.
Food and Dining Dining at Poly is a nightmare and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The Jasper Kane dining hall food is ludicrously expensive, so that I only went there on average once a day (the rest of the time buying food from Target) and still used up my meal plan money by the end of the semester. On top of that, the food quality is never the best, with the exception of the occasional specials that are quite good (but also expensive). There is a small shop on the other end of the dining hall that offers a few types of sandwiches and drinks and some boxed/canned food; however this little shop is also very expensive and is hardly ever open when you need it to be. On the bright side, you are in NYC and if you have money, there are a million delicious restaurants you can try that are very close by.
Dorm Life The first thing you have to realize coming to Poly is that you are in NYC, so you just need to accept right off the bat that the space is going to be cramped and you will have very little personal space. As soon as you accept that, you realize that the rooms are actually pretty nice and the dorm are very conveniently located. The reason I rate dorm life with only 3 stars is due to the lack of real camaraderie between the residents. Granted, some floors are much better than others (mine is actually one of the most active), but there are a lot or residents who aren't really interested in doing anything other than sitting in their rooms. Definitely don't expect Othmer to be a party dorm.
Academic Rigor If you don't have a very strong background in science and math, it will definitely be a challenge when you come. However since I came in with a thorough high school background of AP science and maths as well as personal research, the transition into an engineering school has not been difficult. The classes are not flimsy easy classes, but they aren't the GPA-breaking legends of Ivy Leagues either.
Tips for prospective students 1) Decide if you are more interested in technology or pure science. Poly is a fantastic incubator and collaboration center for technological and engineering endeavors; however, it is a poor substitute for a college of arts and sciences if you have a more theoretical or research interest in science. 2) Poly is a small school in a big city. New York City is one of the most incredible places I have ever experienced. Restaurants, clubs, parks, historical landmarks, beautiful Central Park, magnificent skyscrapers--the city environment is incredible. Poly is a pretty small school for those who enjoy the tighter community; however the expanded community of all the NYU schools is right at your disposal for those who wish to experience it, thus giving you pretty much the best of both worlds (small and large schools). 3) Calculate expenses. Poly is an expensive school so make sure you figure out your expenses before you reject your backup school. The financial aid and admissions officers are definitely on your side though, and they are pretty generous with their financial and merit aid. When I was accepted, I talked to them until I was able to get an extra $2000 grant from them to cover the rest of my tuition.
In three sentences A great computer science environment and a growing mecca for entrepreneurial endeavors, NYU-Poly is fantastic for people interested in majoring in computer science or engineering, electrical engineering, or business and technology management. Poly and its connections with NYU's main school and the Stern school of business offers competitions, workshops, clubs, and classes to help students embrace an entrepreneurial mindset to start their own business, small or large, or gain experience at many incredible internships such as code-breaking at the NSA or engineering at Raytheon. However, if you are a student who is intrigued by scientific research and hope to pursue a more theoretical career in physics, chemistry, biology, or other less technology-oriented field, then Poly can be found quite lacking compared to a dedicated school of arts and sciences.
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Adriana from Brooklyn, NY
05/31/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Sometimes, in excess. But you wil always sleep calm.
Clubs and Activities They try too hard to be cool in my opinion.
Great for these types of students International. There's a lot of people from everywhere. You might feel like home because of the huge amount of foreigner students.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus FREE FOOD! (For any reason, there's always free food around)
What to do for fun All depends of your group of friends, if not there's not too much recreational areas. However, there are many clubs and greek houses.
Food and Dining As much as how ironic it sounds, they have food diversity but all the offers don't vary. You might get bored of it, and also is a little bit expensive.
Dorm Life Pretty comfortable but not, OMG, perfect!
Academic Rigor It isn't hard but if you are not good at analysis, you will have difficulties.
Tips for prospective students You really have to love and be sure of your career. Be prepared for the Humanities and Social Sciences courses, might be the hardest ones. They want engineers with good writing skills.
In three sentences Focuses more on problem analysis rather than memorizing formulas. Is easy to be a good student, however harder to be to on the top. Excellent labs and teachers.
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