
NYU is a dream school for many. Does it live up to the hype?
With the number of applications rising every year for the past 16 years, NYU seems to be many students’ top choice. Here’s how these students feel now that they are Violets.
Liz Lindain, Staff Writer
• November 13, 2023

A conversation with Irish indie-rock sensation Inhaler
Fresh off the release of their sophomore album “Cuts and Bruises,” WSN spoke with Irish rock band Inhaler about representation and vulnerability.
Ary Russell, Contributing Writer
• March 10, 2023

How I moved past my first-gen imposter syndrome
My parents’ expectations caused me to use perfectionism as a survival tactic. Proud to Be First’s Secrets to Success Panel showed me that I’m not alone.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2022

Why we left NYU: Stories from students who transferred out
Sometimes, this silly purple school isn’t the place you want to spend your college years, and that’s OK.
Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer
• November 8, 2022

Off -Third: It’s time we bid adieu to imposter syndrome
You get more things when you’re confident, so fake it ‘til you make it.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• September 1, 2022

Off-Third: Why everyone at NYU is more talented than you are
Imposter syndrome doesn’t exist. You’re just not the smartest or the most talented or even the nicest person at NYU. (Off-Third is WSN’s satire column.)
Abe Shapiro, Contributing Writer
• April 19, 2022

Alumni Discuss Challenges of Attending NYU as First-Gens
Three NYU alumni talked about challenges for first-generation students, including imposter syndrome and financial hurdles.
Karina Gamez, Contributing Writer
• February 21, 2020


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