Where should I go for my gap year?

Want to go on a gap year in NYC (i'm 18), where can i meet people?

• Ok so I'm thinking about going on gap year in NYC when i'm 18 before I go to university as I'm from England and their going to raise the cap on university fees when I plan on going, so thought may as well. I have an uncle and an aunt over there who's daughters are moving away by the time I come as they're both going to university anyway out of state. So I'd like to stay there for a while, get a job hopefully and then rent an apartment to have my own place for the year. Problem I'm worrying about is meeting new people as unlike in the UK, the drinking age and clubbing age is 21, not 18. So where would i be able to meet new people? I'm from London and very outgoing and sociable, so if worse came to worst I'd be able to strike up conversation with complete strangers. but I would like to know if there were any options where there are people of a similar age I can meet. Are there any clubs (for hobbys and such) or places where people are very willing to make friends and such? Any advice is much appreciated.

• Answer:

  New Yorkers are very friendly, they are direct which some people may not like, but in general they are very willing to talk people up and meet new people. I have lived in both New York and London for many years, and they are very different in this regard. In fact, if you are waiting in a queue, New Yorkers will talk to total strangers about things. Very different from London. If you are under 21, you can head down to Greenwich Village where NYU is (New York University) and see what is happening at the cafes and venues around the area, one of the great night life places in the world. Cafe Wha is another place for all-ages. See link. New Yorkers love a nice British accent, so you will do just fine!