How to Meet Single Students in NYC

Students make some of the most satisfying dating partners – they are fun and free-spirited but also with a purpose and direction in life. So whether you are a student yourself or are looking for students as dating partners, here are some ways to meet single students if you are based in New York City.

Explore the campus

New York is a true college town, with lots of universities and colleges scattered throughout its five boroughs. Leading the list of universities in terms of numbers of students is City University of New York with 11 four-year colleges, 6 two-year colleges, a law school, a graduate school, a medical school, an honors college, and a journalism school. other than CUNY, New York City has many nationally-important independent universities and colleges, such as Barnard College, Columbia University, Cooper Union, Fordham University, Long Island University, Manhattan College, New York University, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Pace University, Pratt Institute, St. John's University, The New School, and Yeshiva University. The city has dozens of other private colleges and universities, including many religious and special-purpose institutions, such as St. Francis College, The Juilliard School and The School of Visual Arts. The campus, cafes, eateries, parks and grounds of all these colleges and universities are sure to provide ample opportunities for meeting single guys and girls studying here. Also frequent neighborhoods and public parks around these universities; Washington Square Park for instance is located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood, close to New York University. the park is not only a great place to relax and watch Street performers, musicians, eccentric locals and even chess players but you can meet any number of students jogging, walking their dogs or simply relaxing on a bench with a book.

Take a course

A far more effective way to meet single students would be to spend more time with them in the classroom. The New School and NYU are city universities that offer hundreds of classes and certificate programs for adults. Classes are scheduled with flexible or evening hours to accommodate your work schedule. Learning hubs like Mediabistro and the non-profit New York Open Center also offer classes and programs for adults. If you’d rather not commit to a full course, they also have one day intensives or lectures. Each year, the NYPL offers a staggering 25,000 free programs city-wide, including classes, panel discussions, film screenings, lectures and concerts. If however you do not feel upto a structured course, explore joining the Learning Annex. The Learning Annex has been around for years and is located throughout the country. Look for NYC chapter where you can take a class on your favorite hobby or interests. If you are looking to meet new friends, they have wine tasting, cooking classes, and photography classes just to name a few.

Frequent college bars

As with most population groups, students too every now and then need a drink and a place to have a good time. Thus a great way of meeting single students in NYC can be to frequent bars and pubs which attract a large student crowd.  Down the Hatch is a lively hole in the ground place with drinks specials, a nice fireplace alcove and a curious mix of sports bar and singles scene while Iggy’s Karaoke is a popular lounge, grill and karaoke bar on Upper East Side. A wood-and-brick atmosphere lends an air of the collegiate to the Fat Black Pussycat, with billiards to be had a happy hour Monday through Fridays. Lion’s Head Tavern is Morningside Heights is again a sporty, fratty bar and tavern frequented by Columbia University grads whereas Off the Wagon is a popular college bar in Greenwich Village. For special occasions students can be found heading to Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, a casual fine dining New Orleans’s restaurant serving authentic New Orleans’s Creole cuisine, on New York City's famous Restaurant Row or Joshua’s Tree in the heart of Broadway after they have watched a performance in the Theater District.

Go online

Online dating is now a permanent fixture part of mainstream dating in any city and in one as vast and diverse as NYC, it offers a good way of meeting the kind of singles you like. If you are keen to date students in NYC, visit online dating sites which connect students for the purpose of dating. If you are not a student yourself, you can open an account at major ones like eHarmony or match.com and then specify your preferences for a student partner. If however you are looking for more casual socializing options, find a meetup in NYC which is based on student groups and activities. Meetup.com allows you to set up group outings with other people who are looking to meet new friends with similar interests – whether you are looking for single students to watch a  game with, discuss the latest best seller, or catch a movie. You can further narrow down your search by interest, area or location. No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be a group out there for you and if you don't find one, you can start your own. So if, you can.

Join a team

Again students make up some of the most physically active members of society which is why it makes sense to join a sports team or an outdoor club to meet single students in NYC. So if  an evening of dodgeball, bowling, kickball or inner tube water polo followed by a party sound like your kind of night, or If you’re laid back and fun-loving, consider signing up with groups like the NYC Social Sports Club or the charity-focused Zog Sports where members may be a smidge more athletic and competitive, but they also enjoy plenty of post game happy hours. Alternately if you can afford, there is nothing like attending high-profile matches for networking with hardcore sports fans as you are. In NYC, When baseball season is in full swing, you can either attend a Mets game or a Yankees game. If you love basketball at the professional level, there are always available tickets for either the Knicks and the Nets. There are also professional football games with the Giants and the Jets At holiday time, mainly Christmas time as well as Thanksgiving. Apart from these drop in on college tournaments at Madison Square Garden or university stadiums which will put you in further contact with students, many of who may be single.

Low cost recreation

With spiraling tuition costs and rising living expenses, students usually don’t have the resources to splurge on non-essentials like movie tickets or fund-raising galas. Fortunately enough NYC offers a wide range of practically free recreational options which attract large crowds of students. Central Park for instance has free tours of the park and other events like the Central Park Summerstage which is one of the most fantastic free events in New York City. They feature poets, singers, comedy and more during the summer months. Check on the events calendar on the site to check for events you might be interested in. Though Bryant Park is much smaller, it has many little tables and chairs to sit and relax and people watch. They also have several free events throughout the year. The Museum of Modern Art, has Target Free Friday Nights every Friday evening while Museum Of The City Of New York is free on Sundays for certain hours. The Forbes Galleries is free of charge every day. It has exhibits of toy boats, toy soldiers, trophies and other interesting displays. The spectacular lights and sounds of Times Square are free to behold and one of the most loved venues here is the world's largest Toys R Us toy store which even has an indoor Ferris wheel. Garden. Madison Garden again hosts many events which are either free or have reasonably priced tickets ; To name just a few of these - dog show competitions, track and field, the circus, music concert and even special ministers preaching. Finally Parades are also a fabulous way to experience the free delights of New York City. The people, music and colors completely take you in and have you experiencing New York City like you never thought was possible. So when in NYC, make use of all these events and venues which attract large numbers of people from every segment of population, including students.

Love of the written word

Apart from libraries, students are to be found in large numbers at bookstores in the city. best of all, bookstores these days have emerged as hip recreation spaces with free musical performances, book signings and discussions, and a thriving café culture, all of which attract students in large numbers. So make it a point to drop in on famous NYC chains like Borders and Barnes and Noble which host top authors and celebrities on their promotional tours. If big chains aren’t your thing, Strand Bookstore also hosts a mix of literati and celebrity authors. To meet single students with an edgier taste, leave the bookstores behind and stop by the Happy Ending Lounge for the monthly In the Flesh Erotic Reading Series or take in some poetry at the KGB bar.

Give back to the community

Students make some of the most active members of volunteer services and so a good way to get to know more singles in NYC would be to get involved in community work. Depending on your interest you can find plenty of places to volunteer in this city. To find a place to volunteer, you can check out the New York City page of www.volunteermatch.org. Volunteering through New York Cares is another great way to try out a lot of different volunteer projects. Attend a short orientation and you’re on your way to tutoring kids or teaching low-income adults crucial job skills. You can work alongside other volunteers to improve city schools and parks or deliver food to the elderly and homebound. Animal lovers can help care for neglected and abused animals. Best of all, for volunteer work, a large time commitment isn’t necessary since the amount of time you spend volunteering is entirely up to you.