When I first heard that NYU was launching a new study away site in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I asked myself: “Why in the world would someone ever want to study in what seems to be the...
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.
Before I came to NYU, I remember hearing about students and alumni and their achievements. One Tisch alum wins an Oscar. A Gallatin student has a published book and is working...
In a Williamsburg fitness studio with “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul blaring overhead, Caitlyn Corradino encourages her students.
“Keep that energy up,” Corradino shouts...
Alternative Breaks are notable for sending undergraduate students all over the world to participate in volunteer activities. However, it's debatable if Alternative Breaks provides a glorified form of volunteer tourism or if the program actually benefits communities in need.
Natasha Roy, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2016
NYU encourages students to serve their communities from the start of their university careers by offering many programs to provide students exactly what they are looking for when...
