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Abroad

It can be stressful and nerve-wracking to travel to a foreign country, but studying abroad is also an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience that many NYU students choose to pursue.

Abroad Is Not America

Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor January 22, 2018
If that is your first time away from friends, family and Amazon Prime, here are some things to keep in mind before saying goodbye to Uncle Sam.
Here are a few tips for NYU students to know before going to NYU Florence. The architecture and preservation of the city is one of the highlights that make the landscape unforgettable.

Four Things I Wish NYU Told Me Before I Studied Abroad in Florence

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor December 1, 2017
Studying abroad in Florence next semester? Here are four things you should know before you go.
At NYU London, students of color may find it harder to feel at ease in a country where the population is predominantly white. NYU now offers diversity discussion panels at the abroad site.

London: It’s Even Harder to Be a Student of Color Abroad

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Abroad Editor November 17, 2017
Moving from NYU's diverse campus in New York to study abroad sites like NYU London can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to diversity.
Before heading to NYU London, here are a few tips you should know to get a head start.

Four Things I Wish NYU Told Me Before I Studied Abroad in London

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Abroad Editor October 26, 2017
Studying abroad in London next semester? Here are four things you should know.
Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 12, 2017
Patrick Seaman reflects on how his experience in Lebanon affects his experience in Tel Aviv.
Portland’s lighthouse is one of the main attractions for NYU students to see during their getaway.

Cheap, Easy Weekend Trips to Get Away From the City Bustle

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Abroad Editor September 21, 2017
You don't have to be abroad to take weekend trips. Here are four places for you to visit to get away from that New York City hustle.
Isolationist populism is becoming a concern not just in the United States, but also other parts of the world such as Britain and France.

World Politics: The Spring of Closed Doors

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
In the political cacophony that has erupted during President Donald Trump's first 100 days in the White House, it's easy to get caught up — but it's important to stay aware of global politics as well.
Both America and Britain have recently seen a rise in populist movements. The political and cultural changes those who study abroad face can be overwhelming.

An American in Brexitland: The Confusion and the Culture

Ali Webb, Deputy Abroad Editor April 17, 2017
When Deputy Abroad Editor Ali Webb arrived in London, both her new city and her home country were in the midst of major political transitions.
Study Away Attendance Policy Presents Challenges for Students

Study Away Attendance Policy Presents Challenges for Students

Asha Ruparell, Contributing Writer April 3, 2017
Despite the ability to stay within the NYU framework while studying, one policy at study abroad sites sticks out like a sore thumb.
The recent terrorist attack in London left 5 dead and 50 injured. The differing reactions of political leaders from Britain and the United States shows a stark contrast of compassion between the two countries.

London Keeps Calm and Carries On, But Can the US?

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer March 28, 2017
Akshay Prabhushankar discusses how the United Kingdom reacted to and covered the recent London attack, which occurred on Westminster Bridge.
In Prague, people seem less obsessed with their cellphones than those in the United States.

Prague: Learning to Reconnect From 4,000 Miles Away

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer March 9, 2017
Ankita Bhanot reflects on the culture of cellphones in America and in Prague.
Natalina Schappach, a CAS junior currently studying at NYU Paris, helped organize HeForShe Arts Week Paris.  HeForShe is an organization dedicated to gender equality and their Arts Week promotes equality through various art forms.

HeForShe Arts Week Brings Gender Equality to the Global Stage

Paris Martineau, Abroad Editor March 7, 2017
In celebration of International Women's Day, NYU students and U.N. members in major global cities are hosting events for the second annual HeForShe Arts Week.