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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs

Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer February 25, 2018
What can the United States and NYU learn from Argentina’s positive attitude towards a healthy mental wellbeing?
The Shanghai skyline on a foggy day.

Day in the Life: Shanghai

Pablo Saud, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
Did you ever wonder what is it like spending a semester at NYU Shanghai? Find out about a typical day at the abroad site.
The skyline of Prague.

A Quiet Lunar New Year in Prague

Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large February 16, 2018
Lunar New Year in Prague: a fun, new adventure or a recipe for homesickness?
Namesti Miru, also known as Peace Square.

Day in the Life: Prague

Joyce Lee, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Did you ever wonder what is it like spending a semester at NYU Prague? Find out about a typical day at the abroad site.
Exposure | A City Through Its People

Exposure | A City Through Its People

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2018
People make up a city, and the people of Florence say a lot about the city's culture.
The view from the fifth floor of NYU’s academic center in Paris.

Welcome to Life Abroad

Kaity Berg, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018
Studying abroad for the semester? Check out some tips to adjust to your new life.
A group of students who participated in the Alternative Breaks service trip in Chicago, IL. These students worked with the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, a nonprofit that seeks to combat domestic violence by helping to change the attitudes of those who have chosen to abuse.

Alternative Breaks Students Return from Illuminating Service Trips

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
Alternative Breaks sent three groups of students off to cities in the U.S. and Costa Rica to work with established community organizations on specific social justice issues.
Everything You Think You Know About Spain Is Wrong

Everything You Think You Know About Spain Is Wrong

Sierra Jackson, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
We all have some expectations before setting foot on a foreign country, but we must learn to set them free to truly fall in love with our abroad sites.
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.
Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor November 27, 2017
Beyond the issue that service of horse carriage rides is ridiculously overpriced, there is the dispute over the exploitation of the horses.
French Labor minister, Muriel Penicaud, spoke at NYU's Maison Francaise on March 11th. (Photo by Viola Mai)

NYU Ranks Highest in International Student Enrollment and Study Abroad Placement

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 16, 2017
A new report shows that NYU hosts more international students than any other institution. NYU also ranked first in the amount of students sent to study abroad.