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While the HQ of WSN is located in New York City, some of our staff report stories from the abroad sites.

Welcome Back to the Abroad Desk

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor October 3, 2016
Abroad Editor Anne Cruz went to Paris and got her wallet stolen. Here are her hopes for this semester's Abroad Desk, which she will run from Paris.
Top facts to know before studying away.

The Lowdown on Studying Abroad

Yifan Li, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
Students and faculty weigh in on what makes a great study away site.
Florence: Mercato Centrale, a Mirror of New York

Florence: Mercato Centrale, a Mirror of New York

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor April 29, 2016
Studying abroad in Florence can make you miss New York, even if you're reluctant to admit it.
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.
This past spring break, NYU students visited Berlin as part of a service trip to help Syrian refugees.

Students Travel to Berlin to Volunteer With Refugees

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 18, 2016
Three NYU students traveling to Berlin as part of a spring break service trip share their experiences volunteering with Syrian refugees.
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.
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.