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New York University

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New York University is the

largest private university in

the United States that was

founded in 1831. NYU is divided

into a number of schools and

colleges, the largest of which

is the College of Arts and

Sciences. It’s setting is urban.

New York University’s primary

campus is located in the lively

Greenwich Village neighborhood

of Manhattan. NYU is a true

city school, with no borders

separating a distinct campus

from the streets of

the Big Apple.

Greenwich Village

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Greenwich Village often

referred to by locals as simply

“the Village”, is a neighborhood

on the west side of Lower

Manhattan, NYC. Greenwich

Village has been known as an

artists’ haven and the Bohemian

capital. Greenwich Village

includes several collegiate

institutions such as NYU, Parson

The New School for Design

and Pratt Institute. There’s no

shortage of fun things to do

in the Village. Aside from the

many famous coffee shops in

Greenwich Village, there are

parks, art galleries, museums,

and trendy NYC restaurants.

Washington Square

Park

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A marsh. A cemetery. A

parade ground. A gathering

spot for avant-garde artists.

A battleground for chess

enthusiasts. A playground

for canines and children.

Washington Square Park has

served various roles for its

community throughout the

years, adapting to meet its

needs.Well-known for its arch,

honoring George Washington,

the man for whom the park

is named, and its fountain,

the arch’s elder by 43 years

and a popular meeting spot,

Washington Square Park

also houses several other

monuments and facilities.

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