Social Sciences

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Meet the NYU College of Arts and Science

NYU’s founding undergraduate college, the College of Arts and Science, attracts talented and curious intellectual explorers.

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Is It OK to Apply Undecided to NYU?

Some students think itʼs a bad idea to apply undecided to NYU. With five different “undecided” options at NYU, is it really as bad as everyone thinks?

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Why Angel Chose Political Science at NYU Shanghai

Angel Olvera is majoring in Social Science with a focus on political science at NYU Shanghai, and wants to pursue public interest law after graduation.

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The Big Ideas Course Series

NYU students engage with today’s most important topics with creativity and a multidisciplinary approach in the Big Ideas course series.

Studying Global Public Health Amidst a Global Pandemic

A student reflects on her experience over the last few semesters majoring in Global Public Health during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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13 Ways to Be a Global Public Health Major

At NYU, Global Public Health majors take the lessons of 2020 to heart, immersing themselves in the study of health across academic disciplines and national boundaries.

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NYU Collegiate Seminar Program: Give College a Try

High school juniors can experience college-level academics in seminar-style classes taught by world-class faculty.

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Understanding Global Public Health Undergraduate Majors

If you’re interested in global public health, you’re not alone in being a bit confused by it. I hope this article will help answer some of your questions.

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A Social Science Major Embraces Humanity

Tyson Lee Upshaw, an NYU Shanghai student from Ohio, came to college ready to explore.