HashtagNYU

Over our six-year run, we believed, among many things, that our team succeeded and failed together. We chose to never sign posts as individuals, instead taking collective ownership of our content. For our last post, we’re flipping the script.

In saying goodbye, we want to highlight the voices and experiences of the people who made HashtagNYU possible. These were the students who wrote tweets, snapped photos, shot videos, wrote posts, and so much more. We were the people behind the screen hoping to inform and delight you with each and every post.

To capture the experience, we asked our near-hundred alumni one simple question:

In 140 characters or less, what was HashtagNYU for you?

Ever downloaded your semester schedule on your phone, then stared at in confusion for minutes? We’ve been there. Albert building codes can be quite a tricky business — which is why we’ve got you covered with these handy downloadable building code cards. NYU has a lot of classrooms locations, so we’ve narrowed down to some of the largest, most frequented, or somewhat tricky buildings!

It’s super simple! Each code card contains:

 An image of the building, so you never have to check Google Earth

The building code from Albert and its corresponding name

The address, in case you need to map it

A list of its amenities (simply refer to the key!)

Haven’t read a book for fun since high school? Can’t retain articles from your class? Use to love reading but then life got in the way? Here are some new NYU alumni books that may just bring back your love for reading.

The Amateurs by Sara Shepard 

Know Pretty Little Liars? Well, NYU’s very own Sara Shepard created it, and she’s back with another hit! The Amateurs is a mystery thriller series about the disappearance of teenager Helena Kelly, which has left her family with no answers and no leads. If you love Buzzfeed Unsolved or Martinis and Murder, you’re in for a treat.

There’s a lot of hustle and bustle in NYC. Looking back on your first day at NYU, you remember the scramble to gather all your supplies for classes. Now that it’s nearing the end of the year, you’ve found the perfect packing method. Here are some of the inner workings of real NYU students!

The City Girl. New York City — full of chances, opportunities, and hope. You’re always on the run to see new people and new things, all while looking très chic.

Pouches, pouches, and pouches. What’s in them? Just everything!

Sunglasses are a great way to hide your face from the paparazzi. Or that Welcome Week hookup that didn’t work out so well.

A packed lunch saves money and tastes great. Cheers to that meal prep! 

HashtagNYU was started six years ago to improve the way we communicate with students, to delight you and build a shared sense of community, and to share the NYU story, one photo, tweet, and video at a time. We had some Real Talk, we met incoming first-years through One Word. One World., we built Momentum, we started critical conversations on campus around Consent, and we shared a lot of GIFs.

It’s been an incredible ride, and we’d like to announce that we’ll be graduating from the social media game alongside the Class of 2018. Though our content will live on, our team is focusing on awesome new projects in our mission to improve the NYU student experience. Like countless seniors before us, we’re filled with wonderful memories as well as lots of feelings. We’re so grateful to have taken this journey with all of you, and so excited for the work ahead of us — stay tuned in the coming weeks as we unveil our ~final thesis~, for starters!

You know we love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or comments! We’ll see you at Yankee Stadium as we celebrate our graduation together and cheer for new beginnings. 💜 #ForeverViolet 

We’ve all had moments during our time here at NYU that made us want to scream. Be it good or bad, it’s certainly — one way to express how we’re feeling — but there’s no shame because we’ve all been there! That’s why we are taking the time today to recognize some iconic NYU-screaming moments.

When your acceptance letter for NYU comes in

We love to reminisce about that moment.

When you get your NYU tuition refund

We all feel a type of way when that bursar balance is positive.

When the NYU Bus is stuck in traffic

Thought you’d get to class on time? That’s cute.

When someone grabs your Tapingo

We just want to stay awake for the class we’re already late for. Is that so much to ask for?

When you’re put onto the waitlist for a class

It’s always the Hunger Games out here when registration begins.

When your res hall’s laundry room washers are full

Apparently we aren’t the only ones who thought doing laundry at 1AM on a Monday was a good idea.

When midterms season is over

Because honestly, exams are just a rough time.

When you find your sugar freshmen with them meal swipes

If it’s free, it’s for me!

When the elevators turn into an MTA subway during rush hour

Because how disrespectful it is for everyone else to have classes at the exact same time we are!

When the NYU Bookstore has a sale on sweaters

New York ain’t warm, and NYU sweaters ain’t cheap, so if the Bookstore is having a sale, then it’s truly meant to be!