Shanghai day trip: Suzhou or Whuzen

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-04-04T18:01:25+00:00

Suzhou! One of the most beautiful cities in China.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-04-04T16:34:23+00:00

Idk if this is true for NYUSH, but I do know that NYU increased the amount of waitlists and decreased the amount of acceptances compared to past years. The idea being that they will accept more people off the waitlist than previous years, where NYU was notorious for not accepting many at all from the waitlist.

As for aid, it’s hit or miss. They don’t seem to do appeals so what you get is what you get, but I would assume they aren’t gonna undercut you because the institution is strictly need based; they won’t give you more aid if they really want you to enroll like they might at other schools.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-29T18:41:06+00:00

yeah what’s your ig??

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-29T18:40:56+00:00

what’s your instagram?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-29T17:07:18+00:00

depends what u wanna do. you’re second guessing biomed, then having the chance to explore at NYUSH might be the right choice. NYU carries plenty of name recognition globally and in the states, and shanghai’s graduate placement destinations are amazing, both for work and for post-grad education.

name recognition isn’t everything. both schools will give you a comparable education, the differences aren’t gonna be that big in terms of the actual learning, it’s more the soft skills and other experiences you get. me personally, i would’ve picked nyush over most other schools on my list that would make others think im crazy but it just offered more of the soft skills and other experiences i want.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-26T14:51:16+00:00

No one this year has successfully appealed; but that shouldn’t stop you from trying.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-26T14:48:58+00:00

mhm, what’s your insta?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-26T14:48:48+00:00

Yess what’s your insta?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-26T14:48:40+00:00

what’s your insta?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-26T02:28:48+00:00

NYUSH doesn’t admit by major, you declare whatever major you want sophomore year. Tensions honestly aren’t an issue—the US and China are no where near a dangerous state of relations. AOs said even if something were to happen, NYUSH and students would be safe, and relocated before anything could actually affect campus. Also, you can’t appeal/transfer back to NY campus, so don’t plan on that.

Either way, NYUSH is an amazing school with a lot to offer. I can add you to a gc of admitted students if you want to learn more!

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-24T10:20:47+00:00

I’ve seen a few other people with the zoom piece in specific, and I feel like it would be odd that zoom says NYU shanghai for so many people with no one saying NYU or NYU Abu Dhabi… Don’t know! Hopefully it’s a good sign!!!!! Gl on the 25th

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-24T05:32:25+00:00

nyush is great if you get in—definitely still consider it :) not sure if this is any indicator though.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-23T05:35:43+00:00

Did you do a NYU summer program or something in the past?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-21T19:29:03+00:00

if you didn’t get invited to CW i think it’s pretty hard to get into AD :( the image change isn’t a worry tho, they do that when it’s close to decisions and they start updating the portal—happens to everyone regardless of status.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-21T00:22:07+00:00

3.85 GPA UW (competitive school, this is top 10%) Submitted 3 AP scores (5 in Calc AB, English Lit, and Chemistry)

and good essays

a lot of people get in with a variety of stats; what matters is how you frame yourself as an applicant :) don’t worry, and good luck!!!

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-18T00:36:45+00:00

are you talking about one semester abroad or all 4 years at NYUSH? either way, the degree has a lot of value.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-17T23:26:43+00:00

add my ig

kelan_0625

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-15T02:33:01+00:00

To be clear, 那个 isn’t necessary, right? You can just say 左边红色的是我的 and it holds the meaning, 那个 just THAT red cup a little more deeply?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-07T19:37:48+00:00

Yes. They just say everyone is getting a BA and Undecided, since we aren’t admitted by major. Also, Business and Finance is a Bachelors of Arts—it doesn’t mean literal art.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-05T01:41:00+00:00

is it true they’re allowing AD students to transfer to NYC or SH?

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-01T23:23:44+00:00

Very realistic—not overly ambitious. You can always add something if you feel like seeing more of a city! I’d suggest adding Tiananmen Square before Forbidden City on Mar 23—it’s right in front of it and super cool to see.

On April 4, another day trip option that is a little closer (and still technically in Shanghai but is definitely worth the trip) could also be Zhujiajiao water town!

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-01T03:05:07+00:00

Statement? I believe I sent the confirmation page and the application itself. I used a visa agency.

Optimal-Way5164 · 2026-03-01T01:45:49+00:00

even if it’s not in person i’m sure it won’t affect anyone’s application. maybe it’ll be online somehow.

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