New York University
NYU Student
Hi, my name is Matthew and I’m am studying Drama alongside a triple minor in Business, Producing, and Business of Entertainment and Media Industries! I transferred to NYU this past year from Penn State so have much information about NYU and the transfer process. Aside from being a student, I love to cook, bake, play tennis & pickleball, and yoga!
About me
- GenderMale
- Current academic yearJunior
- Age20
- Admission typeAdmitted as a transfer student
- Academic focusPerforming arts
- Personality typeExtroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Boca Raton, Florida
Major(s)
Drama, Emphasis in Musical Theatre
Minor(s)
Business, Producing, and Business of Entertainment & Media Industries
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
The transfer process to NYU has been remarkable, they truly emphasis the importance of creating your own path and how important it is to be well rounded. Not to mention the opportunities NYC has to offer!
Tip for future students
Be yourself, and never take no as an answer. There is always a way!
Favorite class
Producing Essentials as it opened up my eyes to the world of producing
Career goals
Short term would love to perform, but long term would love to go into producing or general management for the entertainment industry.
Ideal way to spend a free night
Cooking with friends or seeing a Broadway show!
High school or secondary school
North Broward Preparatory School
Previous college
Penn State for Musical Theatre - It was my dream program to attend, but didn’t enjoy being in the middle of nowhere. NYU has been so accommodating
Meeting point
Bust of Sylvette Statue on the New York University campus