Academics
What They Don’t Tell You About Study Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting experience for many students but you need to make sure you’re ready. Heidi shares her experience and advice on what to expect before you go abroad.
NYU Brainiacs: A Showcase of Research at NYU
Discover the connection between your memory and sense of smell, learn how fish can swim in schools without crashing into each other, and explore the inner workings of bird migration.
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.
Student Start-Ups Shine at NYU Entrepreneurship Event
From socially conscious consumer products to more efficient motors, NYU student entrepreneurs entered the spotlight at Demo Day to prove they have what it takes to found successful businesses.
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.
An NYU Alum Goes from History Nerd to Future Politician
NYU alum Alexander Smith took advantage of his undergraduate years to explore all that NYU has to offer—and found himself on an unexpected path.
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.
A Social Research and Public Policy Major Studies How We Learn
Atoka Jo, a Social Research and Public Policy major at NYU Abu Dhabi, studies how education works around the world.
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.