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NYU First Year Away: Florence Edition
NYU First Year Away is a unique experience for Liberal Studies students, in which they can spend their first year of college at one of our global sites.
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Experience First Year Away at NYU Washington, DC
Beginning your NYU education as a First Year Away Liberal Studies student in the nation’s capital offers you an experience only Washington, DC, can offer
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NYU Accra Students Visit Elmina Castle
Studying abroad is an opportunity to face history where it happened.
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Studying Business Across the Globe
Here are three Stern classes that you can take around the world without committing to a full semester in another country!
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Music Courses Abroad and Across Cultures
NYU offers courses for both music and nonmusic majors in cities around the world.
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Start Planning Your NYU Study Abroad Experience
Each fall, NYU World Tour exposes students to an entire world of opportunity and exploration—and helps them start planning their study abroad experiences.
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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.
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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.
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Returning to New York After a Semester Away
Studying abroad can be a challenge but what happens when you return? Sinéad has some advice for transitioning back to campus.
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Studying Art Abroad Takes Your Creativity Across Continents
From Paris to Buenos Aires and Berlin to Abu Dhabi, students find a world of inspiration by studying art abroad in NYU's global network.
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Reflecting on the Fall of the Berlin Wall 30 Years Later
Students at NYU Berlin witness history this as they celebrate 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.