NYC safety?

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I thought this might be an interesting question for us to answer. So, how has the recent NYC terror threats swayed your view on moving to NYC. Has it had a dramatic effect such as "Cornell/Columbia was my first choice, now I wouldnt even think of going there", to "If accepted I'm going to NYC just to show these people I ain't skeered 😡 " Personally, it hasnt swayed my top choice at all. I'm gonna guess it hasnt yours either. I believe anyone who's willing to take on 7+ years of grad/med school isnt bothered by terror threats. 👍

 

[tedrik]

I ain't never scared! tri-i is still one of my top 3 choices.

 

[dave613]

Don't ever let supposed terrorist threats prevent you from pursuing your dreams. I am undoubtedly probably going to go to grad school in ny, perhaps in nyc even--if i get in of course!

 

[Ylide]

You're more in danger from the citizens of NY than the terrorists.

It's been cleaned up a lot in the last decade but it's still a very big city with all the psychos, gangbangers, and losers of any major metropolitan area.

I say this as a former New Yorker, not as some country bumpkin who's afraid of the city.

So, if you know handle yourself and talk a little crap back to the freaks, you'll do just fine. Don't let terrorism affect your life...that means they win.

 

[acidhouse303]

ive lived in manhattan forever and theres nothing to worry about
yea theres freaks in every city, just be street smart and not some arrogant prick making yourself a target
nyc is a great place- but its NOT for everyone
personally im more worried about the RNC than terrorists!

 

[BDavis]

I used to live on Morningside Drive near Columbia U and as a child I used to walk home from school. I now live in Houston. I visit NYC every year and feel just as safe as if I were in Houston. In fact, I feel that NYC is a lot safer than when I was a child so I don't believe that NYC is particularly unsafe for a major metropolitan area.