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How to deal with reverse culture shock
When you finally head home after your semester abroad, it can feel difficult to adjust again. Here’s what may surprise you when you return to the States.
Lena Olson, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2023
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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
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Sipping your way through study away: Students navigate new drinking cultures
Drinking culture at study abroad sites can be very different from the U.S. Students abroad share how they’ve adapted to the drinking norms in their cities.
Madeline Carpinelli, Staff Writer
• March 30, 2023
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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
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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
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Off-Third: How to prepare for your returning study abroad friends
They’re going to be insufferable, but it’s best to adapt. They won’t be your average American student anymore.
Stacia Datskovska, Contributing Writer
• November 7, 2022
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024