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Opinion: Dear NYU, upperclassmen are students too

Just because we’re no longer first-years, doesn't mean we don’t deserve support as the semester begins.

Molly Koch, Opinion Editor • September 5, 2023

As a peer mentor for a pre-orientation program, I had the privilege of moving in two weeks prior to regular move-in for upperclassmen students. I was so excited to be back on campus...

What I learned during my first year at NYU

While I haven’t mastered everything during my first nine months at university, these nine tips will help any incoming student ease their first few semesters.

Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer • April 28, 2023

Going to a rigorous college in New York City can be challenging, but I’ve learned certain things that have made the transition easier. College can be fun, academically challenging...

Off-Third: “Anti-NYU” merch line now available at bookstore

Save showing your college pride for your hometown. It's not welcome here.

Lily Ritterman-Peña, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2023

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. To prepare for the arrival of the newly accepted class of 2027, NYU is stepping up its merch game with a new line of streetwear that is revolutionizing...

Our admissions essays, four years later

May 6, 2022

First-Years Face a New Social Scene

First-year students share their experiences adapting to new safety protocols while trying to meet their peers.

Juliana Guarracino, Contributing Writer • September 14, 2020

Zoom screens, Netflix parties and numerous group chats may not be how many first year students at NYU envisioned their first few days of college, but they are making the best of...