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

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

Washington Square News

International students face many more hardships when adjusting after winter break. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

International Students: What I Wish I Knew Before NYU

Tiffanie Hwang, Contributing writer February 6, 2017
Hear what NYU international students wish they would've known about social norms and customs before coming to the United States.
International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
While international students are only here, theoretically, to get an education, they should be aware and critical of American politics and they should protest.
Through language and culture barriers, it’s often tough for international students to find a fitting community here at NYU.

The ESL Community of NYU

Miranda Levingston, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016

Balancing school work with extracurriculars, internships and a social life is challenging for any student during midterm season. This struggle is heightened for more than 5,000...

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2016
Despite the Tisch Asia lawsuit and the NYU community’s legitimate concerns regarding expansion, the university’s campuses abroad are a valuable asset and should be maintained.
Stack of rocket shells destroyed by the Iron Dome

Studying Abroad 2.0

Tommy Collison, Contributing Writer October 4, 2016
International students are technically already studying abroad. These are the recollections of an Irish student studying in Tel Aviv.
Cultural Insensitivity Causes Headaches for International Students

Cultural Insensitivity Causes Headaches for International Students

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
There is still a strong, patronizing belief that culture considered to be mainstream only encompasses the culture of the United States, when, in reality, everybody lives in the same globalized world.
Grad Students Fleeced by ALI

Grad Students Fleeced by ALI

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Changing ALI policy during admission process without notice to applicants and admissions officers is unfair to both.
Trump’s Visa Plan Threatens NYU Indian Students

Trump’s Visa Plan Threatens NYU Indian Students

Pranati Wadhawan, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
Trump’s proposals threatens a growing number of young Indians like myself studying in the U.S.
Language Aptitude Test Alienates International Students

Language Aptitude Test Alienates International Students

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer February 2, 2016
The ALI exams are more arbitrarily evaluated than the standard TOEFL and often mandates that students take an unnecessary expensive course, placing an unfair burden on international students.
Diversity talks not going far enough

Diversity talks not going far enough

Debora L. Aponte Martinez, Student Services Committee Member November 23, 2015
NYU needs to take its commitment to these topics more seriously and act toward expanding them across the board, starting with basic services provided to its diverse student body.
NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
Andrew Hamilton needs to change NYU's stance on financial aid when he becomes president.
International students should be given green cards after college

International students should be given green cards after college

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor November 3, 2015
Candidates in the 2016 election should pledge to give green cards to international students who complete college here in the U.S.