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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
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What to do this week: NYU Reads, a MoMA exhibition and a planetarium visit
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 18-24.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor
• September 17, 2023
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Ranked: Students who study abroad
If you haven’t met one of them, then you probably are one of them.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer
• May 4, 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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Travel horror stories: What not to do
Three students studying at NYU Florence share their travel disasters, and offer tips for how to avoid making the same mistakes.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2023
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All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
All’Antico Vinaio is known for paninis made with authentic ingredients straight from Italy. Check out the famous Florentine sandwich shop in Greenwich Village and Midtown.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• March 8, 2023
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NYU ranks No. 7 in US for Fulbright scholars
25 NYU students were granted scholarships by the Fulbright Program, placing the university in the national top 10 for the 2022-23 academic year.
Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer
• February 23, 2023
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Staff Rants: Our time abroad
Members of WSN’s staff who have studied away during their time at NYU reflect on their experiences and discuss what they’d do differently.
Juliana Guarracino, Lorraine Olaya, Roshni Raj, Luca Richman and Vivian Stockley
• December 9, 2022
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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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NYU Buenos Aires brings Latine students closer to their heritage
Three Latina students studying at NYU Buenos Aires reflect on how their time abroad in Latin America mended their relationship with identity and culture.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• October 24, 2022
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Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• October 21, 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