We asked students at the Law School a series of questions about what it’s really like to live and study at NYU. Here’s how they answered:

What items are essential for surviving law school?

Some good movies to relax with (you probably won’t want to read). Also bring a warm jacket, an umbrella, and pretty much anything that you want to avoid having to pay double for in Manhattan.

Law books are heavy and can be tough to carry. If you don’t want to pull a wheelie bag around, you can pay to have your books "cut" at a copy shop near campus on West 3rd Street and Bleecker. They’ll remove the bindings and cut the book into smaller sections for you.

A pair of earplugs to block out weird noises other students make during exams.

A humidifier. It gets dry during the winter because of the central heating systems in most apartments. This is especially important for West Coasters, since we don’t have prior dry winter experience. Without a humidifier, your lips can crack and your throat can hurt in the morning.

DVDs of your favorite TV shows, lots of desserts, and an iPod (for running).

Comfy shoes: There’s a lot to do in and around campus, so you’ll be on your feet.
A sense of humor: Find the fun in what you do, what you’re told, what your fellow students do…and smile.
Pragmatism: You’ll see that sometimes the law is just weird. Accept it and work within it, at least for the purposes of law school.
Notebooks: Taking notes by hand makes you more present in class without the distractions of the Internet.

Dress in layers so you can survive the wildly divergent climates of Vanderbilt Hall.

A pair of sweatpants and sneakers. You’ll be ready to sit back and read, and get out and hit the gym.

A laptop computer with a big screen is helpful for those days when a printer isn’t handy.

An iPod for when you’re at the library so you don’t get distracted by the sound of the printers.