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

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A crowd of protesters on the streets of Buenos Aires with the Obelisk to the left.

In Buenos Aires, NYU students drawn into a national reckoning

Discourse about the preservation of democracy and the necessity of student interventions abroad surfaced after a failed assassination attempt on the Argentine vice president.
Sade Collier, Staff Writer September 16, 2022

On Sept. 1, a failed assassination attempt on Argentine vice president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner led to the prompt declaration of a national holiday by President Alberto...

Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads "Country #111" in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.

Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country

After studying away, we thought we were expert solo travelers — until we sat down with the youngest person ever to visit every single country.
Anthony Ferrara and Roshni Raj May 6, 2022

Last semester, we studied away at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU London, where we fully immersed ourselves in the local cultures. Over 40% of NYU students study away for at least one 16-week...

The pink facade of la Casa Rosada, the office of the Argentinian president. In front of it there is a blue-and-white Argentinian flag and a plaza. To the right are green trees.

Best trips while studying away at NYU Buenos Aires

If you’re considering Buenos Aires as a potential study away site and love to travel, be sure to check out these destinations.
Maureen Zeufack, Staff Writer May 2, 2022

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Fun fact: Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and the second-largest country in South America. There's a lot of ground to cover if...

Pride and Prejudice: Space for Sexual Diversity and Culture.

Libros Entre Libros: A Look Into Argentina’s International Book Fair

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer April 29, 2018
Check out the background of Argentina's long-lasting love for literature amidst the 44th annual International Book Fair in Buenos Aires.
Street art in Palermo Hollywood.

Day in the Life: Buenos Aires

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer April 26, 2018
Did you ever wonder what is it like spending a semester at NYU Buenos Aires? Find out about a typical day at the abroad site.
Top facts to know before studying away.

The Lowdown on Studying Abroad

Yifan Li, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
Students and faculty weigh in on what makes a great study away site.
Buenos Aires: The Uncultured American

Buenos Aires: The Uncultured American

Stephanie D'agostini, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
What happens when a citizen of a country know for its multiplicity of cultures journeys to a country with a defined culture? In this article, America meets Buenos Aires.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2014
The latest news from NYU's study away sites.