I'm a freshman at NYU, living in the school's newest dorm building. From modern rooms to large study spaces, here's a tour of my dorm life.

My two roommates and I share one big room. We also have a bathroom conveniently connected to it that the three of us share.

I plan to decorate it more as the semester progresses with posters and plants. I'm keeping my side of the room very minimalistic and clean for the time being, using the space under my bed as storage for my clothes and miscellaneous items.

As I continue to explore the city, I hope to fill up my bulletin board with photo strips, postcards, and other keepsake items I find. I have a few books on my shelf, some for personal use and some for school — although I don't tend to do any schoolwork in my dorm room. I try and get out and utilize all the study spaces available at NYU.

This setup works well for my roommates and me — especially because we don't have to share the bathroom with four other people, which is typically the case in NYU's traditional suites. 

The closet is spacious enough that it allows for some overhead storage, which we use for cleaning supplies and bath towels.

We stockpile fruit from the dining hall and store any leftovers from the week in case we don't feel like going out for a meal. 

Crave, on the sixth floor of Paulson, is one of NYU's dining locations.

It offers a wide variety of interesting food options, such as banh mi sandwiches, chipotle barbecue sweet-potato bowls, vegan falafel sandwiches, tikka masala rice bowls, and much more. 

I can order in advance through the Grub Hub app or order on-site at one of the kiosks — which is usually what I opt for. 

With its convenient location and unique menu, Crave has become one of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat at NYU.

The quiet study room on the third floor of Paulson is my favorite place in the whole building; it's my go-to study spot when I need to find some peace and quiet. 

I usually end up spending at least a few hours here every day after class — sometimes taking breaks in between to grab food or go back up to my dorm for a bit.

Although relatively small, the gym inside Paulson should not be underestimated. Located on the first floor, it has everything I need to get a great workout.

They have a broad selection of cardio machines, including treadmills, StairMasters, stationary bikes, and ellipticals. Although I tend to gravitate toward the free weights, there are also a handful of machines such as a chest press, shoulder press, and leg press. 

Since many NYU students frequent the other on-campus gyms over this one, the Paulson gym is usually quite empty, making it the perfect spot to get in a quick workout before or after class.

With all these amenities, I sometimes don't leave my dorm building for days. But when I do, I have New York City at my doorstep.