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Heading to New York City for your studies? It’s one of the most exciting places in the world to call home, with iconic sights, incredible food and endless things to see and do. The hard part can be finding somewhere to live.
That’s where Student.com comes in – we have a wide range of student housing in New York City available to rent right now. And with our filter options, it’s easy to find apartments near your chosen college or university that also fit your budget.
In a city as big as New York, where you live can make a real difference to your student experience. Get to know the city’s popular student neighborhoods, how to get around, and the best things to see and do as a student in New York.
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The subway is the easiest way to get around New York City, connecting neighborhoods across the city 24 hours a day. A subway or local bus journey costs $3, and you can simply tap in using a contactless card, your phone or an OMNY card. There’s also a rolling seven-day fare cap, so regular travellers can save on the cost of getting around.
Buses are another handy way to get around, particularly for shorter journeys or travelling across town. But for shorter distances, walking is often the best way to experience more of everyday New York life and get to know your local neighborhood. If you’re living across the Hudson in New Jersey, PATH trains connect areas including Jersey City and Hoboken with Manhattan. Between the subway, buses, and your own two feet, getting from campus to the rest of the city is pretty straightforward.
Things to do in New York City
Arts & culture
New York’s arts and culture scene is hard to beat, and students can experience some of its biggest names for less. Students from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut can pay what they wish at The Met, while students at several NYC colleges and universities can visit MoMA for free with a valid student ID.
There’s plenty to explore beyond the museums too. Gallery-hop around Chelsea, catch a performance at Lincoln Center, or experience a Broadway show without blowing your student budget by checking for discounted same-day tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square. From world-famous institutions to smaller galleries and theaters, there’s always something new to discover.
Experiences
No student experience in New York is complete without spending some time in Central Park. Whether you’re walking, running, having a picnic with friends or simply taking a break from studying, it’s one of the best places to escape the buzz of the city without actually leaving it. You can also walk the High Line, cross the Brooklyn Bridge for incredible skyline views, hop on the free Staten Island Ferry or head to Coney Island when the weather warms up.
When you’re ready to swap studying for a night out, there’s just as much to explore. Head to the Lower East Side or East Village for bars and late-night food, check out the nightlife and live music around Williamsburg and Bushwick, or catch a jazz set in the West Village. With everything from major venues to smaller gigs happening across the city, there’s always somewhere new to discover.
Food and drink
You can’t talk about food in New York without starting with pizza. Grabbing a classic New York slice is practically a rite of passage, but the city’s food scene goes far beyond pizza. Start the day with a New York bagel, grab chicken and rice from one of the city’s halal carts, or head to Chinatown for dumplings, noodles, and dim sum.
There’s plenty more to discover across the five boroughs too. Explore the incredible mix of cuisines in Queens neighborhoods like Flushing and Jackson Heights or, in the warmer months, spend a weekend trying something new at Smorgasburg, where dozens of food vendors serve up flavours from around the world.
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