Academics
![Matt Jagdeo in Time Square.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0134-4_FeatureImage.jpg)
Mechanical Engineering Major Finds Community Through Movement
Mechanical engineering major Matt Jagdeo’s passion for movement led him to find community on the pitch and in the classroom at NYU Abu Dhabi.
![Portrait of Computer Science major Alia ElKattan. There are various tech parts behind her.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FeaturedImage-3.jpg)
A Computer Science Major Aims for Maximum Social Impact
NYU Abu Dhabi Computer Science major Alia ElKattan focuses her education on finding responsible solutions to societal issues.
![Elizabeth Pontes posing for a photo infront an NYU Accra sign](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Elizabeth_FeaturedImage-1.jpg)
A Social Work Student Strives to Amplify Silenced Voices
Social Work major Elizabeth Pontes followed her passion for social justice to NYU, where she strives to make her community as equitable as possible.
![Rebecca Brett sitting in a patch of flowers.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FeatureImage-2.jpg)
As Rebecca Brett Changed, So Did Global Liberal Studies
Rebecca Brett has evolved during her time at NYU, and in Global Liberal Studies, she found a degree program that is supportive and flexible enough to evolve with her.
![Isiah Rosa posing in front of a red wall.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FeatureImage-1.jpg)
Game Design Major Isiah Rosa Found His People at Tisch
A passion for video games led him to a new community and a world of opportunity.
![Justin Kipp posing in front of a vibrant green neon light.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Justin_1.jpg)
NYU Steinhardt Shows Justin Kipp a Broader Horizon
A Media, Culture, and Communication major, Justin has realized new passions and charted a new course at NYU.
![Eng Sou Ea in front of the Vessel in NYC.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FeatureImage-scaled-e1587129519811.jpg)
Eng Sou Ea’s International Mindset Fits Right in at SPS
The Hotel and Tourism Management major leveraged NYU’s global network for professional and personal development.
![CAS student Justin Gimoto posing while holding an umbrella.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JustinG_Featuredimage.jpg)
The College of Arts and Science: How Justin Found His Fit
Justin Gimoto was nervous about life in a big city. What he found was a new home and the tools to build community wherever he goes.
![Early Oil Paintings by BFA Student Kaylee Reynolds.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/paintings-by-kaylee-1-e1585574262778.jpg)
What to Look Forward to in Your First Year as a Studio Art Major
See all of the exciting things you may encounter as a studio art student during your first year.
![NYU student Tyson Lee Upshaw out in the city of Shanghai.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tyson_Imageone.jpg)
A Social Science Major Embraces Humanity
Tyson Lee Upshaw, an NYU Shanghai student from Ohio, came to college ready to explore.
![NYU nursing student Gavin Arneson posing on a park bench.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Gavin_FeaturedImage.png)
Nursing Student Gavin Is Focused on Community
Gavin Arneson wanted cutting-edge research, art, and culture—without giving up a strong sense of community. He found it at NYU.
![NYU Stern student Avni Bodwadkar posing in Washington Square Park, New York City.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Avni_FeaturedImage.jpg)
Mixing Business and Politics: Why Avni Chose NYU Stern
A degree in Business and Political Economy landed Avni Bodwadkar right where she needed to be—and with people who made the journey just as important as the destination.