NYU Response - Anyone still waiting? Also, vs. Columbia

[swaffles]

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I'm wondering if anyone else is still waiting for a response back from NYU? I've called them a few times and the best response I get surmounts to "You'll know when you know". Ergh.

Also, I saw on their front page that they're combining the two public health programs together, as was discussed on here in a few threads. This is starting to look awesome since I have greater interest in global health than in epidemiology (which is what I am enrolled in at Columbia, although I hear it's possible to switch out).

Can any share information on how good the international community health program is at NYU? If I got into the program, is there something NYU can offer that Columbia doesn't? (Since living costs are about equal, I'm just wondering about this academically)

Thanks!

 

[awkwardturtles]

I'm wondering if anyone else is still waiting for a response back from NYU? I've called them a few times and the best response I get surmounts to "You'll know when you know". Ergh.

Also, I saw on their front page that they're combining the two public health programs together, as was discussed on here in a few threads. This is starting to look awesome since I have greater interest in global health than in epidemiology (which is what I am enrolled in at Columbia, although I hear it's possible to switch out).

Can any share information on how good the international community health program is at NYU? If I got into the program, is there something NYU can offer that Columbia doesn't? (Since living costs are about equal, I'm just wondering about this academically)

Thanks!

NYU is in a better location. Columbia's way uptown. There isn't much up there except maybe some restaurants. Not really sure since I'm not there yet, but I have visited 3 times =X I also get the feeling there is more freedom with choosing classes at NYU.

From what I know, you can switch tracks within your concentration at Columbia, but not your concentration entirely. So if you're in epi, you can switch within epi. It would be great if we could switch concentrations though. 🙁

 

[swaffles]

Haha, the restaurants I can give up (with my budget, I'd have to). I'm not much of nightlife sort of person either, so I'm willing to adapt to the area that Columbia is located in. I went to undergrad in Newark so almost anything would, frankly, be an upgrade -_-

As for switching, I called the admissions director a few days ago and he said that it was possible to switch between the overarching programs, as long as we did it after our first semester at Columbia. He said that it's not recommended but if we have a good reason, it's do-able.

I suppose I'm asking if an MPH degree from NYU would be as well regarded as an MPH from Columbia? NYU's program seems more recent and it doesn't have a particular school set apart for it. However, it does seem more selective and it has a more cosmopolitan feel than Columbia, from all the websites and reviews I've seen. Also, I'm currently taking evening classes there and I love the energy on campus but I don't have anything to compare that to until I visit Columbia this Friday.

 

[MPHStudent2013]

My thing about Columbia is that it's a great school but from talking to students it seems that you don't have to take anything nutrition related or even really have the option to. It seems like a pretty crucial element, not just for those interested in nutrition, but in terms of preventative health measures, since a large portion of the top health concerns in the US (and increasingly around the world) like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity can be linked (either directly or indirectly) to food choices.The NYU program is also much more community focused than Columbia. I didn't even bother to apply to Columbia because I'm not interested in Epi, which seems to be their strong point. I'd say look at the programs more than the location of the schools since they're both in Manhattan and the subways make it super easy to get to either place. It depends on where your interests lie. If we both end up at NYU maybe I'll see you around in the fall!

 

[NeuroEpiHopeful]

I'm visiting this Friday also! 🙂 Congrats on getting in and I hope that you choose what it right for you...columbia seems to have a higher regard in the public health world but NYU is a great school also...follow your heart 😉

I suppose I'm asking if an MPH degree from NYU would be as well regarded as an MPH from Columbia? NYU's program seems more recent and it doesn't have a particular school set apart for it. However, it does seem more selective and it has a more cosmopolitan feel than Columbia, from all the websites and reviews I've seen. Also, I'm currently taking evening classes there and I love the energy on campus but I don't have anything to compare that to until I visit Columbia this Friday.[/QUOTE]

 

[swaffles]

My thing about Columbia is that it's a great school but from talking to students it seems that you don't have to take anything nutrition related or even really have the option to. It seems like a pretty crucial element, not just for those interested in nutrition, but in terms of preventative health measures, since a large portion of the top health concerns in the US (and increasingly around the world) like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity can be linked (either directly or indirectly) to food choices.The NYU program is also much more community focused than Columbia. I didn't even bother to apply to Columbia because I'm not interested in Epi, which seems to be their strong point. I'd say look at the programs more than the location of the schools since they're both in Manhattan and the subways make it super easy to get to either place. It depends on where your interests lie. If we both end up at NYU maybe I'll see you around in the fall!

Thanks for the info! That's definitely something to think about.

Also, I don't know if you're implying that you're still waiting to hear back from them or if you already have. However, if you haven't make sure to call them ASAP and check to see if all your materials are in order. NYU told me that my GRE score was missing at the beginning of March and after I sent them in, by fax AND gre.org, they never updated me about it. After a bunch of phone calls these past two weeks, I finally found out that they're still waiting for my GRE. I never got a notice about it since the first one so I had no idea because no one told me about it until now.

 

[MPHStudent2013]

Thanks for the info! That's definitely something to think about.

Also, I don't know if you're implying that you're still waiting to hear back from them or if you already have. However, if you haven't make sure to call them ASAP and check to see if all your materials are in order. NYU told me that my GRE score was missing at the beginning of March and after I sent them in, by fax AND gre.org, they never updated me about it. After a bunch of phone calls these past two weeks, I finally found out that they're still waiting for my GRE. I never got a notice about it since the first one so I had no idea because no one told me about it until now.

I got in, thanks! I think the Columbia program is better regarded in the Public Health world it's true, but I think most programs are evaluated on their Epi programs and not Community Public Health...which is why you hear less about NYU and Hunter, as examples. I'd love to hear from anyone in the programs what they thought! Anyone out there going to a school for something other than Epi want to weigh in?

 

[MPHStudent2013]

MPHStudent2013 - you should just come to Hunter College with me.🙂

I'm definitely thinking about it!!! As a side note, VeggieDLite, I ran into a friend from undergrad on the train the other night who is in the Hunter Epi program and LOVES it. He says it's a really tight knit group of people and feels like the professors and community are great! Maybe I'll see you there in the fall 😀