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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.
A view of the lake at Jinqiao Park in Shanghai near the Jinqiao Residence Hall.

Shanghai: A Walk in the Park

Matthew Gibson, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Shanghai student Matthew Gibson takes a walk through Jinqiao Park as the weather finally begins to brighten up.
Did you know: Kit-Kats in London are packaged slightly differently than they are here!

London: Break Me Off a Piece of That Whig Political Theory

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer March 1, 2016
Kit-Kats have quite the origin story in London.
Jordan Melendrez for WSN

Prague: Worrying About Being a Tourist Makes You an Even Worse Tourist

Mariah Melendez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
Constantly trying not to be a tourist can make your study abroad trip less than ideal.
Florence: A Photo Gallery of Hiking the Cinque Terre

Florence: A Photo Gallery of Hiking the Cinque Terre

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor February 23, 2016
A set of photos taken on a trail in Cinque Terre, Italy.
Dunkin Donuts exists across the pond — but it isn't all that different.

London: Dunkin Donuts, Baker Street Style

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer February 23, 2016
Seeking out the one Dunkin Donuts in London, and seeing how it compares to those in the States.
A breath of fresh air is always needed — even if that breath is halfway across the world.

Prague: Why Leaving New York Was the Best Thing I’ve Done for My Mental Health

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
The Big Apple is a lot to deal with, and sometimes you just need to clear your head.
Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Mariah Melendez, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
Studying abroad may be a refreshing experience for those struggling with social anxiety and depression.

Introducing the WSN Abroad Desk

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor February 11, 2016
WSN's Abroad Desk goes live. Our newest desk showcases students' experiences studying abroad at NYU's global sites, from personal narratives to video stories.
Even with a map in hand, Thomas Devlin found out that navigating London was harder than he thought.

London: Making My Way Downtown, or Not?

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
Learning how to navigate a city all over again is not as easy as it seems, as this writer will soon discover after getting lost in the streets of London.
The Washington Square Arch was lit up to mirror the flag of Paris following last year's attacks on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters. A new HBO documentary looks back on the tragic days.

NYU shows solidarity with Paris after Friday attacks

News Team November 16, 2015
An overview of Friday's attacks in Paris.