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The Cibele Palace in Madrid

Madrid: Silencio Sobre Trump?

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer February 3, 2017
Abigail Weinberg talks about adjusting to Madrid reflects on keeping silent in a harsh political climate.

Exposure | A Week At NYU Paris

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor January 31, 2017

Week one into living in Paris and I have discovered how easily you can walk to everything. Just across the Seine from NYU Paris is Notre Dame. Walk down Rue de Rivoli, and...

A view of the courtyard on the NYU Florence campus where LS first-year Zoe Ozochiawaeze, is currently studying abroad. (Photo by Grace Halio)

Steer Clear of These Things Abroad

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
Studying abroad next semester? Here are some useful tips from students who have previously gone abroad on what NOT to do.

Buenos Aires: The Edge of the World

November 11, 2016
In Patagonia, time slows down and nature thrives.
Students who watched the final days of the election unfold from their study away sites shared their thoughts on Donald Trump's  election as president of the United States.

NYU Reacts — Abroad Edition: Trump Wins the Presidential Election

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor November 11, 2016
NYU students at sites around the world have been attuned to U.S. politics this past week.

WATCH: The Shanghai Study Abroad Experience

Alexis Zerafa, Contributing Writer November 11, 2016

I’m Alexis, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study in Shanghai for the fall of 2016. I want to do everything in my power to remember this wonderful...

The snorting of raw cacao has revealed itself to be as a surprising new form of legal high.

Will Chocolate Be the New Nose Candy?

Shirley Cahyadi, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
In Europe, there are reports of ground cacao being used as the newest party drug — instead of snorting cocaine, there are people who are turning to the superfood for their high.
Passionate about their sport, athletes studying at NYU Shanghai find the sports scene to be much more casual than it is in New York.

Athletics Take Backseat in NYU Shanghai

Teresa Reiter, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
NYU athletics exist well beyond the New York Campus. We talked to some NYU Shanghai athletes spending time abroad here about their experience.
The village of Sintra, Portugal, from one of the castles there.

Madrid: Enjoying the Unexpected

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor October 17, 2016
Jessica Martinez spent a month in Madrid this summer, and though she didn't feel fully prepared for the experience, it's one she'll never forget.
Hailey Baldwin was one of many spotted at Fashion Week in Paris.

Paris: A Ticketless Student’s Guide to Paris Fashion Week

Haley Crawford, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
How do you get to rub shoulders with some of fashion's hottest names? Stalk them at Paris Fashion Week, of course!
Security in and of Cities

Security in and of Cities

Alice Li, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
NYU's various study abroad sites have security measures in place to keep students safe at any NYU location across the globe.
Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2016
Despite the Tisch Asia lawsuit and the NYU community’s legitimate concerns regarding expansion, the university’s campuses abroad are a valuable asset and should be maintained.