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A collage of two photos of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy from two different angles.

What NYU Doesn’t Tell You: Florence

Here is a comprehensive guide to help you master Florence during your semester abroad.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

“What NYU doesn’t tell you” is a series started by the Abroad desk meant to share advice on the ins and outs of the cities where NYU students study abroad. Welcome to...

A collage of three photos. On the left are two bottles and a glass of beer on a table inside a bar; in the middle is a bulldog wearing sunglasses and a green suit; on the right is the storefront of a bar named “O’Connell’s” with people outside.

How NYU students celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

NYU London students share their experiences celebrating the global holiday in its homeland and their recommendations for future travelers.
Cameron Roberts, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

When the biggest holiday in Ireland falls during spring break, there is little reason not to make the trip and celebrate, especially for NYU London students who have the luxury...

A hand holding a prosciutto sandwich, wrapped in paper.

All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC

All’Antico Vinaio is known for paninis made with authentic ingredients straight from Italy. Check out the famous Florentine sandwich shop in Greenwich Village and Midtown.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

When my semester abroad at NYU Florence comes to an end, there are many things I’m going to miss about living in this beautiful place — the art on every corner, the lush green...

A model in a gray turtleneck and a white skirt who is holding a black shoulder bag at the 2023 E.E.N.K. Paris Fashion Week show.

EENK’s latest collection presents an elevated take on classic silhouettes

EENK debuted its Fall/Winter 2023 collection in its second solo show with the theme “X for the letter X,” a representation of the unknown and undefined.
Sydney Barragan, Editor-at-Large March 7, 2023

EENK presented its 2023 Fall/Winter collection amidst the simple layout of La Salle Wagram, a historic auditorium. A two-piece, inflatable archway — the work of Korean sculptor...

Several clothes entangled with white chains hang from the ceiling at RizRiz’s show at Paris Fashion Week 2023.

Paris Fashion Week: RizRiz displays the liberty of loose attire

The RizRiz installation by Yunxia Zhang was a simple yet poignant take on creativity and liberty through loose and versatile pieces.
Lindsey Hirano, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

For the first time in the past five and a half years, Yunxia Zhang hosted the RizRiz official Paris Fashion Week exposition. This year’s installation,“Liquide vs. Chaine,”...

Baye walking in a striped black-and-white top with black pants at the Nehera fashion show.

Paris Fashion Week: NEHERA exudes power and beauty

The brand debuted a new seasonal collection at Paris Fashion Week, featuring ready-to-wear staples in dark colors.
Raiya Haque, Contributing Writer March 4, 2023

This photo is a tight shot of the exterior of N.Y.U. Madrid’s building. With several green twigs hanging down, the black doors are closed with the number 13 written on the center above. A gray metal sign with the N.Y.U. torch logo and the text “New York University in Madrid” is hung on the yellow wall on the left side of the image.

How to actually improve your Spanish at NYU Madrid

Can you really become fluent after one semester abroad? Here’s your guide to incorporating the city into your language learning journey.
Carina Christo, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

You showed up in Madrid for your semester abroad, and you assumed you were prepared. You nailed down the euro to dollar conversion, and you figured out when is best to FaceTime...

The London Museum beneath a cloudy sky. Beams of orange lights hit the beige brick walls and windows. At the center of the image, a light green dome sits on top of the building and its pillars.

Museums in London: Anywhere but the British Museum

Here are three museums to visit near NYU London that will top the school’s relentless outings to the British Museum.
Cameron Roberts, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

The NYU London Academic Centre sits a few dozen feet behind the British Museum, a public curation of art, culture and history. A quick three-minute walk from class puts students...

The title page of the Baedeker Magazine. The page has a black background with white serif text at the top center that reads “Baedeker.”

How two students resurrected NYU’s travel magazine

Baedeker, NYU’s long-running travel magazine, fell out of publication due to neglect during the pandemic — until students Jonny Rothberg and Shuhe Ma brought it back to life.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor February 13, 2023

What happens when an NYU club or organization never transitions to new leadership? Last fall, Stern junior Jonny Rothberg found out. After a backpacking trip in Switzerland, he...

An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.

Staff Rants: Our time abroad

Members of WSN’s staff who have studied away during their time at NYU reflect on their experiences and discuss what they’d do differently.

When I studied in Paris last semester,  I traveled quite a bit — sometimes impulsively — and my classes started to feel trivial. Does my homework really matter when I could...