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Estimates have found that more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world will disappear by the end of the century.

Prague: American Guilt in Speaking English

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
What do we do when the few languages that are coming to dominate the world are slowing pushing out the culture in various countries?
Thomas Devlin explores Ireland and discusses what it means to be American.

London: What Does It Mean to Say You’re From Somewhere?

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
Is it possible to be from a place you've never been?
The first Roman Walls in London were built around 200AD.

London’s Historical Highlights, from 1 A.D. to the 21st Century

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
To be a Londoner, you've got to at least be conversational about some of the city's history. Here are a few historical highlights from the capital of the United Kingdom.
Noah Webster was responsible for many of the American changes to the English language.

London: Divided By a Common Language

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
WSN's resident Londoner talks about the language barrier in a country that speaks the same one as you.
A view from Charles Bridge in Prague.

Prague: The Problem With Wanderlust

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer April 12, 2016
A look at the less-fun side of studying abroad.
Prague: A Trek to Transylvania

Prague: A Trek to Transylvania

E.R. Pulgar, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
Our WSN contributor travels to the birthplace of Count Dracula while studying at NYU Prague.
Views of Prague from the past month.

How Ferris Bueller Can Make You a Czech

Charlotte Sparacino, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
One writer abroad in Prague finds out that taking part in culture across the world isn't that different from being home.
A view of the Duomo in Florence on a clear day.

How Not to Visit Florence

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
WSN's resident straightforward-advice-giver tells you exactly what not to do when visiting Florence, Italy.
Abroad in Europe

Abroad in Europe

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor March 21, 2016

NYU’s 13 campuses across the globe span oceans and allow students to hop across continents from one country to the next. It goes without saying that our global network is huge....

Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Phoebe Walsh, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
NYU Prague student Phoebe Walsh talks about the challenges and rewards of healthy eating in the Czech Republic.
Being a red head doesn't get any easier across the pond.

London: It’s Not Easy Being Red

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
Thomas Devlin reflects on his experience as a redhead in London.
Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Georgina Hahn, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Berlin student Georgina Hahn attends the 66th Annual Berlinale with her film class.