global liberal studies
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Economics, But Different
Check out the new economy and society concentration at Global Liberal Studies.
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An Education Studies Major Finds Her Way
Change and discovery are constants for NYU Steinhardt Class of 2022 graduate Jolie Radunich.
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Experience the World ASAP with NYU First Year Away
Liberal Studies offers students the incredible opportunity to begin their NYU experience with a year in Florence, London, Madrid, or Washington, DC.
![Liberal Studies student Diya Radhakrishna.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Diya_One.jpg)
Liberal Studies Gave Diya the Right Tools in the Right Setting
As a student in Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in politics, rights, and development, Diya has studied across contexts and borders.
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Global Liberal Studies Puts the World at Her Fingertips
Isabel Schmieta has been able to study what she cares about firsthand—from wherever she is in the world.
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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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Global Liberal Studies Helps Carolyn Vaca Connect the Dots
A student of the world, Carolyn was looking for a program that would enable her to serve her communities.
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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.