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Exposure | Weekend Adventures Abroad

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor February 27, 2017
With the three-day weekend incorporated into many study abroad schedules, there is an opportunity to explore one's study away destination, which in this case, is Paris.
Dresses from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s exhibit “Paris Refashioned (1957 - 1968).” These garments pushed the boundaries of acceptable dress for women in the 1960s feminist movement.

FIT Celebrates the Modern Woman of the 1960s

Natalie Breuer, Staff Writer February 15, 2017
The Museum at FIT's latest exhibit holds not just the fashion that influenced that era, but pieces like Yves Saint Laurent's tradition-defying Le Smoking suit, one of the most iconic pieces of women's evening wear in Western history.
Zoya To describes her life abroad at NYU Paris, comparing her expectations to reality.

Paris: The Dangerous Dream of Expectations

Zoya To, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Zoya To reflects on the moving to Paris for the wrong reasons and learning to love the city.
Though only 15 years old, this model stands on a podium at the Raun LaRose Presentation.

Ageism Plagues the Fashion Industry

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
In the fashion industry, trends come and go, style evolves and timeless pieces are never a dime a dozen. But what’s rarely mentioned is that this philosophy extends to people as well — models suffer the most from the prevalence of ageism in the fashion world.

Exposure | A Week At NYU Paris

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor January 31, 2017

Week one into living in Paris and I have discovered how easily you can walk to everything. Just across the Seine from NYU Paris is Notre Dame. Walk down Rue de Rivoli, and...

A woman protests as part of the Women’s March on NYC.

Women, Allies Take to the Streets

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor January 23, 2017
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington and in other cities both great and small across our nation. As to be expected, hundreds of member of the NYU community participated. Here are a few of their stories.
Although volunteerism is great in its ability to allow people to both explore and better their communities, it can become just a pat on the back for the privileged.

Paris: Students Volunteer at the Empty Calais Jungle

Audrey Deng, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
Audrey Deng chopped wood at Calais and reflected on the self-congratulatory nature of volunteerism.
A protester raises her anti-Trump sign near the Eiffel Tower during a rally on Saturday.

French Citizens Stand in Solidarity Against Trump

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor November 21, 2016
Abroad Editor Anne Cruz took photos at a march against Donald Trump in Paris Saturday.
Paris: A Visit to Marvelous Marseille

Paris: A Visit to Marvelous Marseille

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor November 15, 2016
Abroad Editor Anne Cruz took some photos at Marseille.
Students who watched the final days of the election unfold from their study away sites shared their thoughts on Donald Trump's  election as president of the United States.

NYU Reacts — Abroad Edition: Trump Wins the Presidential Election

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor November 11, 2016
NYU students at sites around the world have been attuned to U.S. politics this past week.
While studying abroad in Paris, Anne Cruz captures her favorite place, the Chateau of Versailles.

Paris: The Palace of Versailles Is a Dream, No Matter How Touristy

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor November 11, 2016
Versailles may be a tourist attraction, but Abroad Editor Anne Cruz loves it nonetheless.