Academics
How I Abandoned All of My Plans
Some things go exactly how you planned them. Other times, things change. You’re free to change your mind, to make mistakes, and to go a different way.
Language Learning at NYU
See how learning another language can improve career prospects and expand your brain.
Anyone Can Study Data Science at NYU
Check out an NYU data science course that requires no prior coding experience.
This or That: English vs Comparative Literature
Have a deep-rooted belief that the book is always better than the movie but not sure what to study? Learn the differences between two majors that might be of interest.
NYU HEOP Celebrates 50 Years of Access
For 50 years, NYU’s Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program has been dedicated to creating student success through access and opportunity.
Liberal Studies vs Global Liberal Studies
You keep hearing about Liberal Studies and Global Liberal Studies, but what are they? Izzy, GLS ’22, explains the difference from a student perspective.
What Can I Do with a Humanities Degree from NYU? Just About Anything!
Want to major in the humanities but worried about jobs after college? You’re in luck: more employers in tech and science are looking for soft skills in the workplace.
How an NYU Shanghai Business Major Found His Direction
A global perspective helped open Carlo Gabriel’s eyes to the human side of business and finance.
Global China Studies Offers a New View of China
Is there a more intriguing place in the world right now than China? Students in NYU Shanghai’s Global China Studies major examine the country from within.
My Life Undecided
Choosing your specific major or concentration can be daunting. But at the same time, it’s an amazing period in the undergraduate experience where you don’t need to feel the pressure of knowing exactly who you are and what you want to do.
One Year in New York City As an NYU Student
In what ways do students change after spending one year at NYU? Here is a reflection on what that experience is like and how both NYU and New York City can help you grow in such a short amount of time.
Study Theatre at NYU—Even If It’s Not Your Major
Students who want to study theatre but are majoring in another subject or subjects can find plenty of ways to expand their theatrical knowledge by taking classes at several of NYU’s schools and colleges.