The City That Never Sleeps
Being a student in NYC is really amazing. Besides all of the activities, speakers, and events offered by JTS, Barnard, and Columbia there is an endless amount of things to do all over the city. Here are some things List College first years have been up to around NYC:
Comedy Shows: Many students have gotten to see sketch and improve comedy shows all around the city. I loved the show I saw at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre that included some of the funniest long-form improv comedy I have ever seen. For comedy lovers there are a few groups on Columbia’s campus that put on very funny shows as well.
Free Museums: Being Columbia and JTS students we have the privilege of free admission to many museums all around the city. I have gotten to tour the Museum of Modern Art and am looking forward to seeing the MET the Jewish History Museum and many others.
Parks: two beautiful parks border The Upper West Side and MSRH is only ten blocks from Central Park. The parks are such beautiful places to take walks, do homework, play sports, and have picnics. My roommate and I love playing frisbee on Columbia’s campus and in the parks.
Time Square: Want to spend time in the heart of the city that never sleeps? JTS/Columbia is only a fifteen-minute subway ride from Time Square. Take pictures, go shopping, and even listen to the street performers. Students also have the opportunity to purchase discounted student rush tickets to some of the best Broadway shows.
Special Events: This weekend NYC hosted the New York marathon. Ben Bromber-Gaber, a List College First Year ran in the marathon. Everyone stood on the sideline waiting for him to come by and cheer him on. There are so many events that happen in NYC, sometimes you only find out about them a few hours before but when you get to see something unique happening it can be a special moment.
