The lack of a real campus makes it harder to find a friend group and feel a sense of community as a college student. However, there are plenty of clubs to join, and most people are friendly if you take the initiative to talk to them.
The academics are incredible. You have to work really hard to do well, but you learn a lot, and your professors are at the top of their respective fields.
Study abroad is my personal favorite aspect of NYU. It’s the same price or cheaper to go abroad, and the programs are incredible. They have campuses all over the world. It’s easier to find community on global campuses since there are fewer students, and traveling somewhere new bonds everyone together. Also, you can stay on track with your degree, every major has courses available in at least one other study away site.