Newark isn't nearly as unsafe and "crime ridden" as people from r/newjersey would like you to believe.

If you're gawking like an outsider and walking conspicuously, you're an easy target anywhere in the world.

For Newark, downtown is pretty much a safe haven, and is most likely where your internship will be. All 4 of our colleges are downtown, Rutgers, Seton Hall, NJIT, and ECC.

If the internship is corporate, I'd also expect it to be downtown.

There are several other neighborhoods throughout the city that are great including forest hills, the ironbound, and weaqhuahic park on the Elizabeth Ave side.

How are you getting to the city?

If you're taking the train out here, Newark Penn Station is among the safest places in the city. There's also the light rail located in Penn Station which might be able to get you to your internship location.

Many outsiders to the city use the train + light rail system to move around, and thus when there's a flock of Indian kids from NJIT on the 5:45 light rail, your safety is never at risk due to crowd size.

There's also frequent bus service throughout the city Buses run from 5 AM to Midnight. They're as safe as any other form of transportation but not as sexy. You'll see more homeless people on buses and more working class people. Everyone minds their own business.

Some people are loud, annoying, or stinky, but fights and commotions aren't the norm. Everyone is just trying to get from point A to B.