Student Profile

First-Generation Student Yasmine Elasmar Is Home at NYU
Connecting with other first-generation students and actively pursuing research opportunities prepared this New Jersey native for success.

At NYU Abu Dhabi, Emirati Students Explore Close to Home
Sara Almarzooqi, an Emirati student, wanted a global college experience, the exploration made possible by a liberal arts curriculum—and to stick close to her family.

Why Choose NYU Abu Dhabi?
Mohamed Alhosani has lived in the UAE his entire life and wanted to see the world. At NYU Abu Dhabi, he found the academic reputation he was seeking paired with a global outlook.

The NYU Shanghai Student Experience: Kevin Weighs In
For Kevin Nader, the NYU Shanghai experience is full of hard work and close friends. It’s also been a time of exploration—both in and out of the classroom.

An NYU Clive Davis Student Says It in Song
Not only that, Jackson Craig is also mastering songwriting, recording, and music business.

NYU Abu Dhabi Teaches the Art of Relationship-Building
A strong bond with her adviser gave this NYU Abu Dhabi art student the confidence to pursue her passion.

NYU Tandon Gave Beamlak Hailemariam a Community
The 2019 alumnus built more relationships and discovered more opportunities than he could’ve imagined.

Advocacy Through Art
NYU Abu Dhabi student, Nandini Kochar, told the stories of marginalized people during her time in Prague.

A Psychology Major Turned Her Internship into Advocacy
NYU Psychology major Mickayla Coutinho Brandao used her internship at NYU Accra to champion Ghanaian girls’ sexual health and rights.

Letter to My High School Self: Camille Aké
NYU student Camille Aké gives heartfelt advice to her younger self about the road ahead.

Tisch Recorded Music Student Harrison Li Talks Music, Life, and Art
We asked NYU Tisch Recorded Music major Harrison Li, aka "Harry Teardrop," about his creative process and his dreams for the future.