“The Lower East Side Walking Tour was a perfect way to end Advance Week because it introduced me to yet even more first year classmates and also to some upper level students whose insight and advice was invaluable. Also, I lived in New York City my entire life and did not know most of the historical facts that the walking tour guide told us that day.” – Paul Kogan (1L)

“The walking tour was a fascinating event that exercised my mind as well as my legs. Strolling through the LES was like traversing through an entirely different world within a world, so thank you very much for the opportunity to experience this unique and eclectic part of New York's heritage for the first time.” – Ryan K. Allen (1L)

“…it was a great privilege for us to have the opportunity to learn about the history of this wonderfully diverse neighborhood where we will be spending our next 3 years.” – Diep Nguyen (1L)

“The walking tour was a lot of fun, and a great way to learn some New York history while checking out some nearby neighborhoods. The chance to talk with professors and upper classmates was great.” – Mark D. Stenseth (1L)

“I LOVED the tour. I was really looking forward to the event, and the actual experience exceeded my expectations.” – Diane C. Bradshaw (1L)

“The walking tour was definitely a highlight of Advance Week for me. It was great meeting professors who specialize in labor/employment law, as that is an area of interest for me. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and it was fun learning interesting tidbits about New York immigrants and the Lower East Side. And the cannoli at Cafe Palermo didn't hurt either!” – Leanne R. Hamovich (1L)

"The Workers, Immigration, and the Lower East Side walking tour gave new students the opportunity to meet with first year professors, get acclimated with our surrounding area in Tribeca, learn a little about the history of New York's Lower East Side, and most importantly gave us the opportunity to take our first steps into joining the NYLS community in a fun and different way.” – Lauren R. Angelo (1L)

“An experience to see the true roots of Manhattan, where the city has been, and where we are today in comparison.” – Noelle V. Fiorentino (1L)