The post by Starwalker reminded me of my own love affair with New York City. I actually wanted to go to college in NYC but it was too much money. Plus I had a great experience at my underground, and the bonus is the campus is right next to the ocean. I use to wake up at 6am and go for a 3 mile run along the beach. My family always referred to it as a Cadillac school (which is good).I also got to study abroad in Italy for one year. All my courses were in Italian, and I had great a Italian roommate. Too many stories.
After college I worked in the film industry in public relations. I worked with many A-list names and some of them were nice and some of them weren’t, but I learned a lot along the way. After that I jumped around in California for love and for money. The whole time I always knew eventually I would be in NYC. I thought I would be living there at this point in my life but I am not. It seems I always had an excuse. Not enough money, what career options, I am in love and want to stay with my boyfriend, California is so nice. One excuse after another while one year after another has passed. I am no longer in Cali, and I am not in NYC.
The last time I was in NYC was in Fall 2006. I checked out both Columbia and NYU. I liked them both, although NYU’s MBA Stern building was nicer. I had a good time with my friends. even got to go to the Art History Grad Students Halloween Party. Too many stories. I have included some photos below.
Well I have given myself a deadline. 2009. Yep 2009. If I don’t do well on the GMAT this time than it is time for me to pursue my dreams another way. So, if I don’t do well I am looking to move after the New Years, and if I do well on the GMAT than I will stay here and apply to schools.
Either way I am out of excuses ofwhy I can’t live, shop, and breath in NYC. (Unless I get accepted into a school not in NYC. )
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We’ll always have FDNY.
Good luck! Even if you don’t go to school in NYC you can always do your internship there over the summer!
BTW, I love your blog! I’m also a huge fan of shopping and fashion (used to work for Oscar de la Renta) and I’m about to start year 2 of my MBA.