Global Programs Brochure for NYU Shanghai Students

2017–2018

EXPERIENCE NYU’S GLOBAL NETWORK

NYU GLOBAL PROGRAMS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Message from the Office of Global Programs 4 Abu Dhabi, UAE 8 Accra, Ghana 12 Berlin, Germany 16 Buenos Aires, Argentina 20 Florence, Italy 24 London, England 28 Madrid, Spain 32 New York City, US 36 Paris, France 40 Prague, Czech Republic 44 Sydney, Australia 48 Tel Aviv, Israel 52 Washington, DC, US 53 NYU Washington, DC, Global Leadership Scholars Program 57 Questions Frequently Asked by Students

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Message from the Office of Global Programs With an expansive network of three degree-granting campuses and 11 academic centers in major intellectual hubs across the world, NYU offers opportunity on a global scale. Together, these 14 locations serve all NYU students, allowing you to seamlessly complete your undergraduate degree as you experience new environments, cultures, and peoples.

While living and learning at one of NYU’s global locations, you will have the chance to enjoy a variety of cocurricular activities that explore your new city and region.

Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes visit to one of the United Kingdom’s leading investment companies, a semester-long internship at a public health organization in Ghana, or a class trip to a nearby Tuscan town to broaden your knowledge of Florentine history, NYU’s global opportunities are designed to enhance the traditional college experience.

Ranked No. 1 for the number of students who study internationally in the 2016 Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education, NYU is proud to offer you academically rigorous and personally enriching educational experiences as well as the chance to expand your academic interests and learn how to thrive as a global citizen. This part of your NYU Shanghai education will undoubtedly be a transformative one that you will treasure throughout your life.

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Abu Dhabi A degree-granting campus in NYU’s global network, NYU Abu Dhabi is located in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, a center of commerce and culture. In Abu Dhabi you will join an international student body from more than 110 countries.

Subject Areas ▶ The Ancient World ▶ Arab Crossroads Studies ▶ Arabic ▶ Art and Art History ▶ Biology ▶ Business ▶ Chemistry ▶ Chinese

Campus Facilities and Staff NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus on Saadiyat Island is located on a 67-acre natural island less than a mile by bridge from the main island of Abu Dhabi. The campus offers a wide variety of instructional spaces and classrooms with sophisticated technological infrastructures, including state-of-the-art experimental laboratories, new media labs, film production facilities, and music practice rooms. NYU staff plan excursions to the red sand dunes and date plantations of Al Ain; to Dubai to see the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; to the rugged Hajar Mountains in Ras Al Khaimah; and to the beaches of Fujairah, where you can swim in the Indian Ocean.

▶ Computer Science ▶ Data Science ▶ Economics ▶ Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering General Engineering Mechanical Engineering

▶ The Environment ▶ Film and New Media

Curriculum and Faculty Students may study at NYU Abu Dhabi during the fall and spring semesters and for January Term. Here, you will find a broad liberal arts and sciences curriculum with more than 450 courses, including engineering. Several courses focus on Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region. In addition to a full array of course work, you may take classes in seven multidisciplinary areas: the ancient world, Arab crossroads studies, the environment, interactive media, legal studies, peace studies, and urbanization. Arabic and Chinese language courses are also available. Award-winning faculty drawn from New York City and the wider academic community not only teach courses but also become your academic mentors.

▶ History ▶ Interactive Media Arts ▶ Literature and Creative Writing ▶ Mathematics ▶ Music ▶ Neural Science ▶ Peace Studies

Cultural Engagement Students at NYU Abu Dhabi develop civic responsibility along with skills for cultural engagement and public leadership through the school’s community-based volunteer positions in various organizations throughout the city. These experiences provide an important opportunity to explore, better understand, and contribute to the local culture.

▶ Philosophy ▶ Physics ▶ Political Science ▶ Psychology ▶ Social Research and Public Policy ▶ Sound and Music Computing ▶ Theatre ▶ Urbanization

In Your Free Time ▶ Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. ▶ Stroll along the Corniche, a five-mile stretch of manicured waterfront. ▶ Watch camel racing at Al Wathba Camel Racetrack, about 30 miles southeast of the city. ▶ Take a wild ride up and down the dunes on a four-wheel-drive desert safari. ▶ Motorbike on Abu Dhabi’s Formula I track, which is open (and car-free) once a month.

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Your Abu Dhabi Home Students live in an apartment-style residence hall within walking distance of classrooms and centers of student activity. In the residence hall, students have the support of resident assistants (RAs), upperclass students who are specially trained in peer advisement. RAs also play an important role in planning study breaks, floor meetings, and social, cultural, and educational programs and activities. In addition to student apartments with incredible views of Abu Dhabi’s strikingly modern skyline, the residence hall includes spaces to cook, eat, and hang out with friends, with dining, sports, study, recreation, and performance facilities nearby. You’ll live on a floor with roommates of the same gender in studio and two-bedroom apartments with common spaces and bathrooms. Students have access to a health and wellness center and are safeguarded by 24-hour security services. A student life office provides guidance, support, event programming, and residential life activities.

Your First Few Days You will attend a mandatory in-depth orientation that will address all issues pertaining to living in Abu Dhabi. Staff members review the academic and general policies of the school and cover topics like health, safety, housing, and dining. In addition, orientation provides information about day-to-day logistics, such as banking, entertainment, and sightseeing; sports and recreation; religious services; and how to obtain a cell phone and navigate the city.

At this time you’ll meet with faculty and staff, finalize your course schedule, and attend fun activities that introduce you to your fellow students. Orientation thoroughly prepares you to embark on a new and exciting personal journey immersed in a culture that is most likely very different from your own.

SHWETA GARG, 2017 Computer Science, College of Arts and Science, New York City “I put extra effort into my Introduction to Computer Science course because my professor made it his personal goal to make the class engaging and interesting for his students so they could get the most out of it. We had a final project, which was to create an entire computer game using code and graphics, and now that I look back on it, it’s my proudest achievement so far. I feel the same way about my Arabic course. I had studied the language in New York City but was a little behind the students in Abu Dhabi. My professor tailored the class to the level of her students, not to the textbook, and she pushed me to catch up and excel. The Arabic language department also planned many class excursions so we could practice speaking. We went to the Qasr Al Hosn Festival, ate dinner at an Arabic restaurant, attended a lecture on the evolution of Emirati dresses, watched movies in Arabic, and went to an oud concert. By the time I traveled to Egypt for spring break, I was able to have conversations in Arabic.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Accra The dynamic Ghanaian capital city is among the most intellectually and culturally vibrant places on the African continent. At NYU Accra, you will witness the contemporary realities of a developing nation and the ancient artifacts of a culture that transformed both Africa and the New World.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Africana Studies ▶ Applied Psychology (spring only) ▶ Comparative Literature ▶ Creative Writing ▶ Global Public Health ▶ History ▶ Journalism ▶ Metropolitan Studies

Academic Center and Staff Located in suburban Labone, the NYU center houses offices, classrooms, art studios, a reading room, a computer lab, and a nurse’s office. Its wireless network keeps you connected to friends and family back home. On arrival you will attend an orientation that introduces you to local customs and teaches you key phrases in Twi, one of the most common local dialects in this English-speaking country. The NYU staff plan trips that inspire and engage students, including visits to Cape Coast and Elmina, where the first European slave-trading post was established; Kumasi, the ancient capital of the Ashanti kingdom, current home to the royal family and the center for the weaving of kente cloth; and Tamale, said to be one of the fastest-growing cities in West Africa.

▶ Nutrition and Food Studies ▶ Psychology ▶ Sociology ▶ Twi Language

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Accra is open for the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and a January Term. If you are interested in studying creative writing, literature, journalism, history, global public health, or sociology, you will find courses relevant to your major taught by local professors and visiting faculty from New York City.

You also have the incredible opportunity to enroll at NYU’s affiliated institution, the University of Ghana-Legon, where you may take up to two courses. The university’s library, athletic facilities, and student clubs are open to all.

Cultural Engagement The majority of NYU Accra students take part in internships and/or perform community service during which they learn about the native culture and its influence on the United States. Opportunities are available at a variety of nonprofit and educational institutions, and fieldwork experiences are designed to complement course work. For example, teams of NYU and Ghanaian journalism students each design their own “beats” and then meet to challenge one another’s perspectives on the news. In an Africana studies course, students learn documentary filmmaking. A seminar class is available to those who prefer a more formal fieldwork experience.

In Your Free Time ▶ Go to the National Theatre of Ghana, home to resident dance and drama companies. ▶ Feast on fufu, a mashed-yam side dish, or kelewele, deep-fried plantains. ▶ Learn about Ghana’s first president at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum. ▶ Spend a day relaxing on palm tree–lined Labadi Beach. ▶ Take a day trip with friends to visit the lively shopping and dining area of Osu.

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Your Ghanaian Home All students live in Church Crescent, an NYU residence hall located in Labone, within walking distance of classes. Church Crescent has four duplex units, each of which faces a common courtyard and houses seven or so students in double or triple rooms. Each unit has a shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room complete with a TV/DVD player and a landline for making local calls. The complex is air-conditioned, has 24-hour security, and is located a short distance away by car from the Makola Market, the Koala Supermarket, and the Accra Mall. Students can also enjoy dinner at two local restaurants (included in the meal plan) on weeknights. One specializes in Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Ivorian dishes, and the other offers international cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan options. Recent Ghanaian graduates work as on-site resident assistants who, along with on-call professional staff members and a healthcare provider with office hours, are available to assist students with academic and personal concerns.

Your First Few Days When you arrive you may at first experience a bit of culture shock, but you’ll never feel like a stranger in Ghana. NYU staff will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your residence hall. The next morning you’ll attend a series of orientation events that cover all the details of life in Accra. You’ll go to information sessions on academics, residential life, security, and health. You’ll tour the city and the University of Ghana-Legon campus, where you may take classes and participate in various activities that introduce you to the local languages and culture. And you’ll begin intensive language classes, where you’ll learn key phrases in Twi that you’ll use every day.

JOSHUA EASINGTON, 2017 Finance, Stern School of Business, New York City “My favorite memory was spending two days with a host family in Ghana’s Volta region. I was amazed by how much they were willing to share with me, despite having relatively little. My host mother was very kind and gave me the only mosquito net she had to drape over my bed. While there I helped lay the foundation for a new school building. That experience taught me that many of the things we take for granted in the United States—like abundant food, clean water, and education—are precious in Ghana. Seeing how generous my host family was inspired me to intern with Boafo Microfinance Services, a subsidiary of HFC Bank, which loans money to low- and moderate-income Ghanaians. It made me feel good to know the research I did at Boafo may have helped someone buy a home, get an education, or open their own business.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Berlin An emblem of Germany’s continuing economic and political growth, Berlin—once a divided city and symbol of the Cold War—is now a reunified and renewed capital. This youthful city attracts artists and intellectuals from Germany, Europe, and the world.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Art and Art Professions ▶ Art History ▶ Classics ▶ Drama ▶ Environmental Studies ▶ European and Mediterranean Studies ▶ German Language

Academic Center and Staff NYU Berlin has two academic facilities. The first is an impressive historic building in the KulturBrauerei complex, a former brewery located in stylish Prenzlauer Berg, a district popular with students, artists, and young professionals. It contains classrooms, a computer lab, a student lounge, and a group meeting space. A second facility houses studio space for art classes and is situated in St. Agnes, a church-turned-gallery in Kreuzberg. Throughout the year, NYU Berlin staff plan field trips to enhance your German cultural experience.

Destinations may include the nearby historic city of Potsdam, the Studio Babelsberg film lot, the 1936-built Olympic Stadium, and the Jewish Museum.

▶ German Studies ▶ History ▶ Mathematics ▶ Metropolitan Studies (Social and

Cultural Analysis)

▶ Politics ▶ Psychology ▶ Recorded Music ▶ Sociology

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Berlin offers courses during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and a January Term. The location’s varied curriculum attracts students of all majors. Drawn from Berlin’s wider academic community, faculty members teach courses in English that explore the city’s unique role in modern history and politics. While at NYU Berlin, you’ll be required to take a German language course at your appropriate skill level. Courses taught in German are available for students with advanced language skills, and some students may be eligible to register for one or two courses at NYU’s affiliated institution, Humboldt University.

Cultural Engagement Contemporary art is so prevalent in Berlin that you are likely to stumble across a public installation almost anywhere. Or you can plan a trip to a curated exhibit at Hamburger Bahnhof, a former railway station converted into an art museum. As you experience Berlin as a creation of modern times, you will also encounter the past at every turn—not only in the city’s impressive collection of museums but also in its progressive architecture: the churches of the Baroque and Romantic periods, the modernist buildings of the Weimar Republic, and the functionalist designs of the Bauhaus School. As part of the NYU Berlin cultural program, informal group meetings are held with Humboldt University students, who are eager to share and introduce you to popular locales, restaurants, and cultural spots around the city.

In Your Free Time ▶ Plan a day trip to Museumsinsel, a small island housing five museums. ▶ Ride to the top of the towering Berliner Fernsehturm, the city’s tallest building. ▶ Explore the East Side Gallery, an art-covered section of the old Berlin Wall. ▶ Stop at a local eatery and snack on a plate of delicious currywurst (pork sausage). ▶ Stroll through the royal estate and gardens of Schloss Charlottenburg.

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Your German Home All students are required to live in an NYU residence hall, centrally located in the district of Kreuzberg, near some of the city’s famous historical sites, including Checkpoint Charlie, the Topography of Terror museum, and the Jewish Museum. Kreuzberg—a trendy area filled with cafes, vintage shops, and music venues—shares a border with Mitte, a neighborhood known for its museums and shops. All residence hall apartments are fully furnished and feature a kitchen, bathroom, living area, and bedrooms. Linens and internet service are also provided. Local resident assistants live on-site to help students with the transition to German life and answer any questions that might arise. The residence hall is about a 30-minute commute to the NYU academic building in Prenzlauer Berg and a 15-minute walk to NYU’s facility at St. Agnes.

Your First Few Days By the time you arrive in Berlin, you’ll already have your housing assignment and be registered for your courses. Your resident assistant and the rest of the staff are available to help you get settled. In your first few days, you’ll attend various formal and informal orientation events, go on a walking tour, and meet the faculty. You will also have the chance to explore on your own and get better acquainted with your new neighborhood and city.

AMY ZHAO, 2017 Humanities, NYU Shanghai “Germany has a unique yet humble way of facing its past that I always found fascinating, and studying at NYU Berlin gave me the opportunity to explore that history through courses like Comparative Modern Societies: Politics and Society in 20th-Century Germany. As an NYU student, I was given abundant resources with varying points of view on German history, and though there are different interpretations of past events, there was never any unwillingness on the part of my professors to discuss certain facts. I was truly impressed by that. I also appreciated the opportunity to travel. Going from one foreign culture to another humbled me and made me realize that the more open I remained to the unknown world, the more welcomed I would be by different cultures.�

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Buenos Aires At NYU Buenos Aires, located in the vibrant Argentine capital, you will live and learn in one of South America’s largest and most sophisticated cities.

Known for its mix of European charm and Latin American traditions, Buenos Aires is the financial and cultural center of the country.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Applied Psychology (spring only) ▶ Art History ▶ Child and Adolescent Mental

Health Studies

▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Creative Writing

Academic Center and Staff The NYU center is located in a striking Tudor-style building in the Barrio Norte section of the exclusive Recoleta district. Classrooms, offices, a computer lab, a lounge with wireless internet, and a dining area are just a block away from the bustling Avenida Santa Fe, with its many shops and cafes. Staff members plan cultural activities—such as an authentic tango dance show and regional trips to Iguazú Falls (grander and wider than Niagara Falls), the Mendoza City wine region in the foothills of the Andes, or the unspoiled forests and tiny islands of Tigre—throughout the semester.

▶ Economics ▶ Global Public Health ▶ History ▶ Journalism ▶ Latin American Studies ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Metropolitan Studies ▶ Music ▶ Politics ▶ Social and Cultural Analysis ▶ Sociology

Curriculum and Faculty You may study at NYU Buenos Aires during the fall and spring semesters, a full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and a January Term. All students take an intensive Spanish language course at their appropriate skill level while choosing from subject courses taught in either English or Spanish that explore the history, culture, and economy of Latin America. Some of the country’s most influential politicians, top journalists, distinguished filmmakers, and dynamic musicians are on the faculty at NYU Buenos Aires, and an exciting guest lecture series featuring South American artists gives you insight into the Argentine people and culture.

▶ Spanish Language

Cultural Engagement Robust cocurricular programming helps you engage more deeply with Argentine traditions and customs. Museums, galleries, concerts, and theatres are a regular part of day-to-day course work. In past semesters journalism classes visited the offices of one of Argentina’s largest daily newspapers, Clarín, while music classes attended concerts by popular local bands. You may also donate your time to organizations like the foundation Poder Ciudadano, which promotes civic participation; the environmental group Greenpeace Argentina; and Mujeres 2000, a nonprofit that provides microfinancing to women entrepreneurs.

In Your Free Time ▶ Haggle with vendors at the Plaza Dorrego’s Sunday antiques market in San Telmo. ▶ Watch fútbol at La Bombonera Stadium, which looks like a chocolate bombón. ▶ Take tango lessons at La Catedral, with its art-covered walls and live music nightly. ▶ Drink mate, a tea-like beverage that’s known as Argentina’s national drink. ▶ Admire the modern art at MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires).

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Your Argentine Home NYU requires that all students live in NYU-arranged accommodations, which are homestays with local host families. Homestays are often located in the upscale residential areas of Recoleta and Palermo. In most porteño households, bathrooms are generally shared, and students either have kitchen privileges or eat meals with their host family.

Your First Few Days During your first few days, you’ll attend an in-depth orientation where you’ll learn about topics central to everyday life in Buenos Aires, including banking and local customs as well as how to obtain a cell phone and navigate the city. A crash course in Spanish, neighborhood tours, and a welcome reception conclude your first week.

Through these events, you will become closer to other students and the NYU staff, who serve as your guides throughout the semester. By the time you arrive, you will already have registered for your courses, but advising staff will be on hand to change your schedule if needed.

HAN SU, 2018 Computer Science and Interactive Media Arts, NYU Shanghai “Studying at NYU Buenos Aires was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to the opposite side of the globe and immerse myself in a culture dramatically different from China's. Every day I’d spend at least two hours practicing Spanish in order to master the basics, thanks to my intensive elementary Spanish class.

But I also learned the language by pushing myself in the rush of day-to-day life.

I met up with local university students to swap stories over things I found interesting in Argentina, like the way to cook asado, Argentina’s version of barbecue. I traveled with classmates to landmarks like Iguazú Falls, and I even volunteered at a homeless shelter for children, which gave me an eye-opening view of the culture. By the end of my stay, I could fluently communicate with others in Spanish—an achievement I’ll always be proud of.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Florence The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to a young multicultural population that can be found in the city’s bustling cafes and shops. At NYU Florence, you will explore the city’s past through your studies while engaging in contemporary Italian life.

Subject Areas ▶ Art and Art Professions ▶ Art History ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Classics ▶ Comparative Literature ▶ Economics ▶ European and Mediterranean Studies ▶ Fashion

Academic Center and Staff Located on a stunning 57-acre estate, NYU Florence is set amidst beautifully manicured gardens, cypress-studded hills, and olive groves. The centerpiece, Villa La Pietra, is a magnificent 15th-century mansion that houses an Early Renaissance art collection and is the venue for an active lecture series featuring notable writers, historians, and global leaders. Four other villas complete the estate: Ulivi, Sassetti, Natalia, and Colletta. Villa Ulivi has classrooms, a computer lab, a book reserve reading room, and a cafe. Villa Natalia houses staff offices, a lounge, a small gym, and a dining hall. Throughout the semester the NYU student life staff plan language-exchange dinners, regional food tastings, and trips to museums and galleries.

▶ History ▶ Interactive Media Arts ▶ Italian Language ▶ Italian Studies ▶ Law and Society ▶ Liberal Studies ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Medieval and Renaissance Studies ▶ Metropolitan Studies ▶ Music (CAS) ▶ Photography ▶ Physics (spring only) ▶ Politics ▶ Religious Studies

Curriculum and Faculty Students may study at NYU Florence during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, an accelerated Summer Session, and a January Term. Concentrations in social research, public policy, law, and the humanities inform the academic program. Courses examine Europe’s extraordinary cultural legacy of art, architecture, literature, mathematics, and music as well as the political and social issues that shape its future. Additional courses in business and economics round out the curriculum. All courses are taught in English, except for a required Italian language course. Students with advanced language proficiency may take courses taught in Italian at the NYU academic center and at the University of Florence in the spring semester. Professors incorporate visits to historical places into their syllabi like the Medici Chapels; the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo’s David is housed; and the Museum of San Marco, a former Dominican convent.

▶ Sociology

Cultural Engagement Students may participate in a variety of noncredit volunteer opportunities. They also have the chance to attend La Pietra Dialogues, a series held in Villa La Pietra that brings together some of the world’s foremost scholars, policymakers, business leaders, public intellectuals, and artists to discuss various topics.

In Your Free Time ▶ Visit the architecturally iconic Palazzo Pitti and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. ▶ Climb to the cupola of the Duomo, the magnificent 13th-century Gothic cathedral. ▶ Have lunch at Mercato Centrale, a building that houses food vendors of all kinds. ▶ See an opera at Teatro della Pergola, where Verdi’s Macbeth premiered in 1847. ▶ Help care for the city’s green spaces by volunteering for the Angeli del Bello project.

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Your Italian Home NYU Florence offers a number of housing options in which all students are required to live. Students may share a room in an on-campus villa that includes a meal plan, internet connection, and air-conditioning. NYU off-campus residences are located downtown and house students in suites with single, double, triple, and quadruple bedrooms. Suites have fully equipped kitchens, internet access, and cleaning and linen services. Students interested in language immersion can reside in a homestay with an Italian host family.

Your First Few Days By the time you arrive in Florence, you’ll already have selected your living arrangements and registered for your courses. NYU staff lead tours of the estate and the city, familiarizing you with the street layout and significant landmarks. You’ll buy your books at local bookstores; many required readings are available on reserve at Villa Ulivi. Orientation helps you acclimate to your new home and prepare for classes. It also marks the beginning of intensive Italian language instruction.

RACHEL SOYK, 2016 Mathematics, Tandon School of Engineering, New York City “As a peer adviser at NYU Florence, I listened to my classmates’ suggestions and ideas, gave them advice, and served as their voice to the administration. I was also in charge of sports, including the NYU tennis, basketball, and soccer teams and teams sponsored by the city, such as a running group called Firenze Corre.

I even founded the NYU Florence running club after hearing from students that they were interested in having a running group on campus (if you can’t tell already, I love sports!). We met every Wednesday morning and did either a short run around campus or a nice long, easy run in the Italian countryside. I also took part in Sports Day, where I played competitive basketball, soccer, and volleyball.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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London Defined by its extraordinary past and continuous influence on the future, London offers you all the excitement and opportunity expected from one of Europe’s largest and most diverse capital cities.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Africana Studies / SOAS (fall only) ▶ Applied Psychology (spring only) ▶ Art History ▶ Biology ▶ Business (Stern)

Academic Center and Staff Students at NYU London live and learn only steps away from the British Museum in genteel Bloomsbury, a scholarly neighborhood with long-standing literary connections. The center comprises three beautifully restored 18th-century town houses standing on one of the best-preserved Georgian squares in London. It houses offices, classrooms, computer labs, and a lounge. Throughout the semester the NYU staff plan cultural outings in London as well as to destinations like Cambridge, Oxford, Stonehenge, and the city of Bath.

▶ Chemistry ▶ Child and Adolescent Mental

Health Studies

▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Communicative Sciences and

Disorders (fall only)

▶ Creative Writing ▶ Drama (spring only) ▶ Dramatic Literature ▶ Economics

Curriculum and Faculty Students may study at NYU London during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and a January Term. The curriculum offers courses in biology, business, chemistry, global public health, mathematics, and physics, attracting those whose majors do not typically allow for global study. Courses in art history, economics, history, literature, media, politics, and psychology appeal to all. The faculty consists of respected scholars drawn from prestigious British universities. Class trips may take students to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament or backstage at the National Theatre.

▶ English ▶ Environmental Studies ▶ Fashion

Cultural Engagement

▶ Film and Television

During the fall semester the distinctive Africana Studies program is available through an affiliation with SOAS University of London. Students may apply to a credit-bearing internship program that enables them to work at a local organization and gain global work experience. A program in urban design and architecture studies incorporates the city’s cultural treasures through visits to museums, galleries, churches, palaces, parks, and gardens. All students may join in NYU London’s tradition of service, which involves tutoring children at a primary school, cooking meals for the American International Church Soup Kitchen, or working on fundraising events for Breast Cancer Care. All students become members of the University of London’s student union, which provides access to the Senate House Library, athletic facilities, and clubs.

▶ Global Public Health ▶ History ▶ Journalism ▶ Mathematics ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Middle Eastern Studies ▶ Philosophy ▶ Physics ▶ Politics ▶ Psychology ▶ Religious Studies (fall only) ▶ Sociology

In Your Free Time ▶ Visit the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, the historic heart of the city. ▶ Sample curry on Brick Lane, the hub of London’s Bangladeshi community. ▶ Check out the Tate Modern, located in a former power plant in Southwark. ▶ See a performance at the National Theatre, situated on the banks of the Thames. ▶ Picnic in Kew Gardens, which has the world’s most famous botanical collection.

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Your British Home Students are required to live in NYU-sponsored housing. Two residence halls are located in Bloomsbury, bordering the commercial district of Holborn and the street markets of Camden. The area is well served by public transportation and close to the shops of Oxford Street, the nightlife of Soho, and most West End theatres. Both residence halls have apartment-style suites of two to three bedrooms that may be shared by up to nine students.

Each suite has its own bathroom and kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave.

Dishware, pots and pans, and utensils are provided. Each student is supplied with a twin bed, wardrobe, desk, and chair. Suites have central heat, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Residence halls also have a laundry room and community areas for study and leisure. There is a 24-hour security staff as well as a controlled electronic entry system with CCTV. Some students live in a privately run residence hall located in the King’s Cross area of Central London. The residence features double studio rooms with in-room kitchenettes.

There is a weekly cleaning service, on-site gym, and 24-hour communal laundry service.

The King’s Cross residence houses students from all over the world, making it a great place for cultural engagement. If necessary, additional housing is secured in a privately run residence hall located in Bloomsbury. This residence features 24-hour security and studios (single bedrooms) in two-bedroom suites.

Your First Few Days Orientation activities and events help you acclimate to your new city. You’ll find out about community service and transportation and meet faculty and staff. Blackwell’s Bookshop in Bloomsbury has a stall where you can buy your books. NYU staff will organize outings to landmarks, museums, exhibits, and other places of academic and cultural interest.

ROBERT JACKSON, 2016 Theatre, Tisch School of the Arts, New York City “I took courses in my major through the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art acting program and realized my passion for Shakespearean acting. The training was some of the most intense I have ever received. Working with theatre students from so many countries not only opened my eyes to a world very different from the United States, but it also highlighted our similarities. There was so much history and theatre to see in London, and while I was receiving the best Shakespearean training in the world, I was also immersing myself in all the performances I could. When I returned to New York City, I was not only on track to graduate, but I also had new skills that I continue to develop.�

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Madrid Located on Spain’s central plateau, the lively capital city of Madrid is the political and cultural center of the country. When you study at NYU Madrid, you will experience both European and Latin American traditions.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Anthropology ▶ Art History ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Economics ▶ History

Academic Center and Staff NYU Madrid is situated in the pleasant neighborhood of El Viso, just a few metro stops from the historic city center. At the academic center, you will take classes, attend cultural seminars, and use the computer lab. The center also features a secure wireless network and a patio on which to relax and hang out with friends. A reading room features a reserved book and reference collection. NYU staff host an orientation for advisement and language placement, and planned trips to Córdoba, Granada, Segovia, Toledo, and Portugal throughout the semester help you learn about the Spanish people and the surrounding region.

▶ Iberian Studies ▶ Journalism ▶ Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies ▶ Politics ▶ Social and Cultural Analysis ▶ Spanish Language and Literature

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Madrid offers courses during the fall and spring semesters and an accelerated Summer Session. In addition to an intensive Spanish language course, students will take classes in the liberal arts and sciences that focus on the Hispanic world. Those who are new to Spanish take beginning language courses along with subject classes taught in English.

Students with some background take midlevel language course work taught in Spanish.

Fluent speakers take all their classes in Spanish at the NYU academic center or, for spring semester only, up to two courses at the prestigious Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Faculty-led outings to places like the Mezquita Central de Madrid mosque, the Bolsa de Madrid (stock exchange), the Palacio Real, and the Museo Sorolla complement course work.

Cultural Engagement You can increase your Spanish fluency through the Intercambio Language Exchange Program, which brings you together with local college students. You’ll be able to meet with your Spanish counterparts as often as you like because the goal of the program is to encourage you to improve your Spanish skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. For additional cultural engagement, you may intern with Spanish businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and private schools or volunteer with organizations that help the disadvantaged and underserved.

In Your Free Time ▶ See an opera at the Teatro Real, where Plácido Domingo has performed. ▶ Learn the flamenco, whose rhythmic steps are always improvised. ▶ Catch the excitement of the crowd at one of Madrid’s four fútbol clubs. ▶ Shop at El Rastro market, the most popular open-air flea market in Spain. ▶ Sample tapas in La Latina, one of Madrid’s oldest neighborhoods.

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Your Spanish Home Students have the option to live in a homestay, which helps them improve their Spanishspeaking skills and allows them to experience everyday Madrileño life. Homestays generally provide a private room with a bed, desk, and closet. Bathrooms are shared. Students can choose one of the following dining options: two meals per day, breakfast and lunch or dinner, or access to the kitchen with no meals. Other housing options vary by semester, but students are generally placed in centrally located NYU-arranged housing with other NYU Madrid students. An NYU housing coordinator is on staff to help students find accommodations that best suit their needs.

Your First Few Days During orientation, you’ll attend level-appropriate language sessions complemented with lectures and activities that help you get to know your fellow students. You’ll sample Spanish cuisine, take day trips to Segovia and El Escorial, visit Madrid’s museums, and take walking tours throughout the city. Your books can be purchased at local bookstores close to campus.

In the following weeks you will have the opportunity to join the Language Exchange Program, which schedules group hikes, dance workshops, bowling parties, and trips to soccer games.

You’ll also partake in a group project that may take you through the city’s many quaint neighborhoods, including visits to historic cafes and traditional farmers markets.

CHERYL LI, 2018 Business and Marketing and Interactive Media Arts, NYU Shanghai “As a Chinese- and English-language speaker, studying in Madrid helped me master the other most spoken language in the world: Spanish. I wasn’t just taking localized marketing courses and visiting historical sites like the city of Toledo—I was also practicing Spanish with my host family. NYU Madrid’s homestay program allowed me to live with a local family, where we discussed our days over home-cooked meals and celebrated Spanish festivals like Holy Week together. By the end of my stay, I felt like another member of the family, and I was comfortable engaging with anyone I met using my newfound Spanish skills.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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New York City NYU’s campus in New York City is located in historic Greenwich Village, a haven for cultural freedom and creative lifestyles, and in Downtown Brooklyn, in the heart of the borough’s burgeoning Tech Triangle.

Select Subject Areas ▶ Applied Psychology ▶ Art History ▶ Biology ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Chemistry ▶ Child and Adolescent Mental

Health Studies

▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Computer Engineering ▶ Computer Science

Campus Facilities and Staff New York University is the largest private research university in the United States, providing students with the opportunity for study in almost every professional field imaginable.

Here, you have access to the extensive collections of Bobst Library, the flagship of a 10-library, 5.9 million-volume system. You have the opportunity for career advisement at the Wasserman Center for Career Development along with sports and recreation at our athletic facilities.

Modern laboratories and research centers—such as the Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory and the Mark and Debra Leslie Entrepreneurs Lab—performance studios, photography labs, music recording facilities, and dance studios serve an undergraduate student population of nearly 25,000. Our support network includes more than 12,000 faculty, administrators, and staff.

▶ Creative Writing ▶ Data Science ▶ East Asian Studies ▶ Economics ▶ Electrical Engineering ▶ English ▶ Environmental Studies ▶ Foreign Language Chinese French

Curriculum and Faculty You can take courses at NYU’s main campus in New York City during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and for a January Term.

If you’re interested in studying over the summer, you may choose from three-week, six-week, and 12-week sessions. NYU’s comprehensive curriculum encourages you to expand your interests as you experience life in this intellectually rich urban environment. You learn from a faculty of impressive scholars, and guest lecturers are regularly invited to speak in the classroom.

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Cultural Engagement

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New York City offers the best in theatre, dance, music, film, libraries, museums, and galleries, providing students with countless opportunities to engage with local culture every day. In addition, class trips are planned to cultural institutions that may include the United Nations, overlooking the East River; the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street; or the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Guggenheim Museum. During the fall and spring semesters, you can volunteer at organizations such as Bideawee, a local animal shelter; the Ali Forney Center, a safe haven for homeless LGBTQ youth; and the Door, an organization that provides tutoring to underprivileged children. Students have interned at Comedy Central, JPMorgan Chase, Engineers Without Borders USA, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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▶ Global Public Health ▶ History ▶ Interactive Media Arts ▶ Journalism ▶ Mathematics ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Music ▶ Neural Science ▶ Philosophy

In Your Free Time

▶ Physics

▶ Marvel at works by Matisse, Renoir, and Vermeer at the Metropolitan Museum

▶ Politics ▶ Psychology ▶ Public Policy ▶ Social and Cultural Analysis ▶ Sociology

of Art and pieces by Picasso, Dalí, and Pollock at MoMA. ▶ Attend a Broadway show at one of the 40 theatres on the Great White Way. ▶ Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River and take in the skyline

of Lower Manhattan. ▶ Sample a slice of New York­–style pizza, which is said to have originated in

Little Italy in Lower Manhattan in 1905. ▶ Stroll through Central Park, the most frequently visited urban park in the United States.

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Your New York City Home Most students live in residence halls around Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village and Union Square Park. NYU Tandon School of Engineering students may live in one of two residence halls near the academic buildings in Downtown Brooklyn. With a multitude of dining venues on campus—food courts, cafes, and dining rooms in residence halls—and a variety of meal plans, including kosher, vegetarian, and vegan options, you will quickly establish a comfortable lifestyle. NYU’s location in the heart of the city enables you to explore its neighborhoods, parks, museums, and attractions with convenience and ease.

Your First Few Days In your first few days, you can make any last-minute changes to your course schedule, purchase your books at the NYU Bookstore, and get acclimated to the fast pace of life in the city. You may visit the Kimmel Center for University Life, NYU’s center for campus activity and home to the Center for Student Life, study rooms, student lounges, and dining facilities.

This is also an ideal time to take care of your gym membership and pick up your NYU ID card—you can’t get around without it. Download NYU Mobile 3.0, the official NYU mobile app available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android, to help navigate the campus, find out about university events, and look up NYU contacts.

RAN (ROSE) CHEN, 2018 Business and Finance, NYU Shanghai “Before I came to New York City to study finance at NYU Stern, the city was like a familiar stranger to me. I had grown up adoring shows like Friends, where New York looks big, flashy, and exciting. And after studying here for just a semester, I realized it’s all that and so much more. Living in New York put me in the center of the financial capital of the world and gave me the thrill of learning from professors who specialize in fields I’m interested in, like equity valuation. And I experienced an incredible degree of personal growth while studying in New York. By learning how to live, work, and travel independently—like a real New Yorker—I knew I’d return to NYU Shanghai with both a global perspective and a stronger sense of who I am.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Paris Steeped in history, Paris is a lively and fast-paced capital city. At NYU Paris, you will experience the thrill of living in the dazzling City of Light while immersing yourself in the study of French art, culture, history, language, and politics.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Africana Studies ▶ Anthropology ▶ Art and Art Professions ▶ Art History ▶ Child and Adolescent Mental

Health Studies

▶ Cinema Studies

Academic Center and Staff NYU Paris is located on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter, a neighborhood known for its rich culture, relaxed atmosphere, and storied intellectual history. The new facility offers ample classroom space, a computer lab, a reading room, a student lounge, and administrative offices. NYU staff encourage cultural exchanges with local students by organizing food tastings and walking tours. Staff also plan day trips to places like Chantilly, the horse-racing capital of France; Giverny, Claude Monet’s house and garden; and the palace at Versailles as well as weekend excursions to Avignon, the Loire Valley, Mont SaintMichel, and La Rochelle, which holds Francofolies, a huge music festival, in mid-July.

▶ Comparative Literature ▶ Dramatic Literature ▶ European and Mediterranean Studies ▶ French Language and Literature ▶ History ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Music and Performance Arts ▶ Philosophy ▶ Politics

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Paris is open for study during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, and a specialized Summer Session. The curriculum focuses on the language, art, history, literature, and politics of France and its relationships with the wider world. If you have a limited background in French, you will enroll in Program I, in which all courses except for language courses are taught in English. If you are proficient in French, Program II offers a variety of courses taught in French. French language courses are offered at all levels, and all students are required to enroll. To advance your language skills, you participate in workshops and one-on-one tutorials at the center. A world-class faculty provides context and support in your academic explorations. Professors introduce you to the city’s dynamic arts scene with trips to the Louvre, the Musée Picasso, the opera, and ballet and theatre performances. Upon arrival all students take the Workshop in French Language and Culture.

Cultural Engagement Through long-standing affiliations, students may enroll in the French university system (Paris 1, 3, 7, and 10). Program I students may take one course taught in English in the AngloAmerican studies department. Students in Program II may take one or more courses taught in French in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. All students receive a University of Paris student card.

In Your Free Time ▶ Visit the Louvre and view the portrait Mona Lisa and the statue Venus de Milo. ▶ Shop in the boutiques along Les Grands Boulevards in the 9th Arrondissement. ▶ Savor a croque monsieur (natives simply refer to it as a croque) at a sidewalk cafe. ▶ Spend a day at the Château de Versailles, the gilded palace of Louis XIV. ▶ Wander the streets of the bohemian Latin Quarter and visit quaint galleries in Le Marais.

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Your French Home NYU Paris offers several student housing options: If you prefer living with other students, you can stay in one of two residence halls that are located in the 11th and 13th Arrondissements; resident advisers live on-site to help you acclimate to life in Paris. A homestay gives you the chance to have a more personal experience with a French family.

In most households you either have kitchen privileges or share your meals with the host family. Additional housing options can vary by semester and can include furnished apartments available for rent in the city.

Your First Few Days By the time you arrive in Paris, you will already have registered for your courses, though you’ll also have an opportunity to speak to an adviser to be sure you are signed up for the classes best suited for your interests and language level. You’ll spend your first few days in orientation meetings intended to help you find your way around Paris, get acclimated to the city, and learn about special programs like those offered at the University of Paris.

Through the required Global Orientations program, you’ll attend lectures and walking tours designed to provide some context for all the new things you’ll be taking in.

Orientation assistants will be on hand to answer questions and to help you get settled before classes begin.

GREGORY TOMY, 2018 Economics, College of Arts and Science, New York City “I decided to spend my first year at NYU Paris because I had visited the city with my family and absolutely loved it. It was also a great opportunity to learn French and live in a truly cosmopolitan city. Paris is extremely student-friendly, and the NYU academic center in the Latin Quarter puts you in what is both a great historic and contemporary background. The NYU staff are easily accessible and helpful, and they are always looking out for the students. Studying there gave me a big advantage because courses intertwined with the resources of the city. It was wonderful to experience the plays and stories we discussed in class as live performances and to see the artwork we were learning about in museums, which were all free. I thoroughly enjoyed my year in Paris, and I hope to return to this wonderful city.�

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Prague The crown jewel of Central Europe, Prague is the gateway between the up-and-coming East and the cosmopolitan centers of Western Europe. At NYU Prague, you will discover the modern spirit of this ancient city while exploring the legacy of three distinct cultures—Czech, German, and Jewish.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Anthropology ▶ Art History ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Comparative Literature ▶ Czech Language ▶ Drama and Dramatic Writing ▶ Economics

Academic Center and Staff Situated on Malé Námestí in two 15th-century buildings, NYU Prague is just steps from the historic Old Town Square, famous for its medieval astronomical clock and delightful panorama of arcaded Gothic houses and Baroque palaces. In between classes, students gather in the lounges, use the computer labs, or meet with faculty members. Music and Photography and Imaging majors have access to practice space and darkrooms on-site. The NYU staff plan trips to such places as the medieval villages of Moravia, the Karlštejn Castle in Ceský Krumlov, and the Sedlec Ossuary—also known as the Church of Bones, which is decorated with more than 40,000 human skeletons—in Kutná Hora.

▶ European and Mediterranean Studies ▶ Film and Television ▶ German Language ▶ Hebrew and Judaic Studies ▶ History ▶ Journalism ▶ Law and Society ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Music and Performance Arts ▶ Photography ▶ Polish Language ▶ Politics

Curriculum and Faculty You may study at NYU Prague during the fall and spring semesters, the full academic year, a specialized Summer Session, and a January Term. Ideal for students in art history, film, journalism, media, music, photography, and politics, the curriculum also offers courses in business along with the humanities and social sciences. With the exception of the language courses, all courses are taught in English. The diverse faculty is comprised of writers, foreign ambassadors, and leading dissidents of the Velvet Revolution, a nonviolent movement that helped put an end to Communist reign in the country in 1989. Cocurricular programming includes attendance at global conferences in the city and a dynamic lecture series hosted by the NYU Prague Institute for Democracy, Economy, and Culture.

▶ Religious Studies ▶ Russian and Slavic Studies ▶ Russian Language ▶ Sociology

Cultural Engagement A unique program in music and performance arts pairs majors in private lessons with the most talented musicians in the nation. Additionally, internships are widely available. In past semesters, students worked as research assistants for a former Czech minister of foreign affairs, wrote for Czech magazines, and planned sporting events for refugee children.

The Archa and Ponec theatres and the Prague Philharmonic Children’s Choir offer public relations and fundraising internships to Music Business majors. Students also may volunteer at a local orphanage, teach English to schoolchildren, or work for Amnesty International.

In Your Free Time ▶ Walk across the 14th-century Charles Bridge and up to Prague Castle. ▶ Hike the rolling hills of the Bohemian countryside, just an hour’s drive from the city. ▶ Sample the delicious savory dumplings known as knedlíky, made from potatoes or bread. ▶ See the graffiti-covered John Lennon Wall, an unofficial memorial to the slain Beatle. ▶ Visit the historic Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted Don Giovanni in 1787.

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Your Czech Home All students are required to live in NYU housing. You may live in one of two residence halls, both of which were recently renovated and feature student lounges with televisions, study rooms, and suites with modern kitchens and bathrooms. The residence halls have Wi-Fi and computer labs and are located in the Vinohrady neighborhood. Or you may choose from NYU-leased apartments that are available in a recently renovated early-20th-century building in the Holešovice neighborhood. These loft apartments are fully furnished and feature modern kitchens and baths, laundry facilities, and spacious rooms, some with exposed-beam ceilings. If necessary, additional housing will be provided through a recently renovated hotel located next to the loft apartments. The hotel is a secure building with 24-hour reception, a live-in resident assistant, and furnished rooms. Travel time from all the residences to the academic facility is about 20 to 30 minutes. Regardless of where you choose to live, you’ll have the option of preparing your own meals or dining out.

Your First Few Days The first week is filled with events to welcome you and help you familiarize yourself with life in Prague. While you will have already registered for your courses before your arrival, the staff will be available for academic advising. NYU staff members lead tours of the NYU site, the city, and its many districts, introducing you to the street layout, the Prague metro, and, of course, noteworthy landmarks. You’ll learn about buying student metro passes, finding ATMs, and locating grocery stores and bookstores.

MEIYANG DU, 2017 Business and Finance, NYU Shanghai “One of my favorite parts about studying at NYU Prague was the schoolsponsored excursions. Once, we traveled to a small village on the border of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It happened to be both the Chinese Spring Festival and the Masopust Festival, the Czech version of the carnival season leading up to Easter. It was wonderful to see how the local people celebrate this tradition and to share one of my country’s traditions with them. Another trip we took was to Theresienstadt concentration camp. At home in China, we learned about World War II from a Chinese perspective, focusing mostly on how it impacted our country. This visit allowed me to see history from a completely different point of view and better understand the war from the perspective of the rest of the world.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Sydney NYU Sydney is located in Australia’s most populous and internationally sophisticated city, which stretches across miles of sparkling bays and beaches. At NYU Sydney, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to live and study in a hub of culture, commerce, and communication in the Asia-Pacific region.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Anthropology ▶ Applied Psychology (fall only) ▶ Asian/Pacific/American Studies ▶ Biology ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Chemistry ▶ Child and Adolescent Mental

Health Studies

▶ Creative Writing

Academic Center and Staff NYU Sydney is housed in an architecturally significant sandstone building known as the Science House, located in the Rocks, a historic area of the city center on the southern shore of beautiful Sydney Harbour. The building houses classrooms, faculty and staff offices, a computer lab, a lounge, and a kitchen stocked with dishes, two refrigerators, a microwave, and a sandwich press. Wi-Fi is available throughout. A beautiful large auditorium offers a venue for guest speakers and events. NYU staff act as your guides as you settle into your newly adopted home. Throughout the semester they plan numerous day trips to places like the Sydney Cricket Ground to attend a match and to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to view indigenous Australian rock engravings. Regional overnight trips may include visits to scenic Armidale; the Blue Mountains; Canberra, Australia’s capital city; and tropical Cairns.

▶ English ▶ Environmental Studies ▶ Film and Television ▶ Global Public Health ▶ History ▶ Journalism ▶ Media, Culture, and Communication ▶ Physics ▶ Psychology

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Sydney offers courses during the fall and spring semesters, an accelerated Summer Session, and a January Term. While you explore indigenous Australian art and the culture of the longest continuous civilization on the planet, you also take courses in anthropology, business, environmental studies, journalism, media and communication, science, and psychology. Faculty-led outings to remote regions and communities not generally accessible to tourists are an important part of the academic program and inform your global experience.

▶ Social and Cultural Analysis

Cultural Engagement NYU Sydney cohosts receptions and events with the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, where students meet and get to know their Australian peers. Additionally, students have ample opportunity to interact with students from the city’s many universities through social activities that include weekly barbecues, beach hikes, and movie nights. NYU Sydney students may choose to volunteer at one of the city’s many arts and culture festivals, teach creative writing to school-age children, or donate time to an environmental organization.

They can also gain work experience through for-credit internships. Placements include journalistic, financial, advertising, and environmental science organizations.

In Your Free Time ▶ Take a trip to scenic Bondi Beach, located on the east coast of Australia. ▶ Go to a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House. ▶ Catch an Aussie-rules football game at the 48,000-seat Sydney Cricket Ground. ▶ Plan a barbecue with friends at Sydney’s Centennial Park, the city’s largest green space. ▶ Explore the Australian Museum, whose collection contains over 18 million objects.

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Your Australian Home All students live in NYU-arranged housing in Sydney’s buzzing Chinatown, just minutes from downtown and a 25-minute walk to the academic center. Students live in fully furnished single bedrooms with private in-suite bathrooms. Shared common spaces include fully equipped kitchens and a lounge. Wi-Fi is available throughout the residence. Laundry facilities are on-site along with a large communal television room, study spaces, and an outdoor garden with a pool and Ping-Pong tables. Residential life staff provide support and information on living in Sydney and arrange many fun activities. Students may prepare their own meals or eat out with friends at any of the neighborhood’s many cafes and restaurants.

Your First Few Days You will attend a mandatory in-depth orientation composed of events and activities that address all topics pertinent to living in Sydney. Staff members review topics in health, safety, housing, and dining. Additionally, orientation provides information about day-to-day logistics, such as banking, health, and safety as well as how to obtain a cell phone and navigate the city. At orientation, you meet with faculty and staff and finalize your course schedule. You will also be invited to attend such activities as a harbor cruise and a tour of the Rocks, the neighborhood where the NYU academic center is located, that will give you ample opportunities to become acquainted with your classmates and residence hall staff.

IAN SODER, 2017 Humanities, NYU Shanghai “I studied at NYU Sydney in the fall of my junior year. My favorite courses were Anthropology of Indigenous Australia and an environmental literature class called Ecocriticism. The course work at NYU Sydney not only sparked my interest but also gave me a better understanding of Australia as a whole. For me, it is the people and not only the place that made my experience so great. Although Australia is an English-speaking country, it is very different from the United States, and I still felt some culture shock. Our residence hall was in Chinatown, so it was great to learn about the Australian Chinese community and use my Mandarin language skills. Being abroad also expanded my perception of future possibilities: I definitely consider Sydney a place where I can see myself living, and I may even look for jobs there after graduation. I can’t wait to go back!”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Tel Aviv The financial and technological center of Israel, Tel Aviv is a vibrant seaside metropolis located in one of the world’s most intriguing and multidimensional regions. At NYU Tel Aviv, you will acquire a deep understanding of Israel and the interrelationships between the cultures, politics, and religions of the Middle East.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Arabic Language ▶ Biology ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Chemistry ▶ Cinema Studies ▶ Dramatic Literature ▶ Global Public Health (spring only)

Academic Center and Staff NYU Tel Aviv sits across from HaYarkon Park in a residential neighborhood near the beach.

Here, you will find classrooms, a computer lab and lounge, and administrative offices, all connected to a secure Wi-Fi network. The site lobby and atrium provide lively meeting spaces. Throughout the semester Tel Aviv staff members organize activities in the city, such as a walk through the Bauhaus White City of modernist buildings and excursions to nearby places like a Druze village outside of Haifa. They also plan day and weekend trips that may take you on a hike to the Golan Heights, also called the Israeli Texas because of its enormous size, or to visit and explore the Roman ruins in the 2,000-year-old city of Caesarea.

▶ Hebrew and Judaic Studies ▶ Hebrew Language ▶ History ▶ Journalism (fall only) ▶ Metropolitan Studies ▶ Middle Eastern Studies ▶ Physics ▶ Politics ▶ Religious Studies (spring only) ▶ Sociology (spring only) The Innovation Scholarship Program at NYU Tel Aviv is open to students with an

Curriculum and Faculty Courses at NYU Tel Aviv are available during the fall and spring semesters as well as the full academic year. The curriculum is well suited for majors in politics, cinema studies, business, journalism, and the sciences, or for any student in the social sciences who wants a greater understanding of the complexities of a region claimed by the three great monotheistic religions of the world. You are required to take either Arabic or Hebrew or the Languages of Israel, a course that combines elements of both languages with the study of language use and practice in Israel. Students learn from a range of artists, scholars, activists, filmmakers, and writers drawn from the wider academic community. Cocurricular activities may include a visit to the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem or participation in discussions with Israeli students. You also have the opportunity to take courses at Tel Aviv University, where you will have the use of its libraries and laboratories for research and study.

interest in Jewish history and culture, Israel, or the Middle East and a future career in technology, business, or international affairs.

This select group of students spends a semester at NYU Tel Aviv, where they participate in professional development activities including academic lectures, visits to start-ups and development labs, meetings with high-level industry executives,

Cultural Engagement Courses and projects rooted in the community, internship opportunities, and field trips allow students to enter the domains of local society and culture that casual visitors or academic tourists rarely see. Most courses integrate site visits and field trips into their curricula, and guest lecturers are invited to visit and share their knowledge with students at the site.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous local cultural and performing arts events, and they can also opt to partake in planned excursions, such as a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem and trips to the Dead Sea, led by NYU Tel Aviv staff.

and networking and mentoring sessions with professionals from the NYU alumni community.

Program participants receive a $5,000 scholarship toward their semester at NYU Tel Aviv.

In Your Free Time ▶ Haggle with vendors and snag some souvenirs at the Shuk Ha’Carmel marketplace. ▶ Snack on authentic chickpea-based falafel, Israel’s most popular street food.

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▶ Admire the work of emerging Israeli artists at the Raw Art Gallery.

adviser at NYU Shanghai for

▶ Visit Jerusalem, a city whose history dates back more than 6,000 years.

more information.

▶ Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest spot on earth.

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Your Israeli Home All students live in residences near the NYU center, located in a quiet neighborhood across from HaYarkon Park (often compared to Central Park in New York City), where Tel Avivians can be found picnicking and kayaking on the Yarkon River. Public sports facilities, concert venues, botanical gardens, and an aviary are all nearby. The NYU academic center provides 24-hour security service and features an open-air courtyard, auditorium, laundry facilities, and a kosher kitchen. Rooms accommodate two students, and each has its own refrigerator, desks, and bathroom with shower. In addition to on-site security personnel, a live-in resident assistant helps students adjust to the local culture.

Your First Few Days An in-depth orientation addresses all topics pertinent to everyday life in Tel Aviv, including banking, health, and security as well as how to obtain a cell phone and navigate the city.

Orientation includes a crash course in Hebrew, a neighborhood tour, and a welcome reception to meet faculty and your fellow classmates. By the time you arrive, you will have already registered for your courses, but you can meet with an adviser to change your schedule if needed. Books and other materials may be purchased at local bookstores, and many required texts are available at the NYU site. If you’re interested in an internship, you have the opportunity to review organizations and interview for placement.

JAMES DAVYDOV, 2017 Biology, College of Arts and Science, New York City “I chose to go to Tel Aviv because, as a Biology major who plans to go to medical school, I could take Molecular and Cell Biology there and stay on track with my requirements. I was one of only four students in the course, so we were able to go at a pace where everyone really understood the material. I also interned with the microbiology department at Tel Aviv University, assisting one of the principal investigators with her preliminary research on the microbiome of Egyptian fruit bat fur. Working in a laboratory and researching bacterial cells gave me hands-on experience with the lessons I was learning in molecular biology. Studying in Tel Aviv exposed me to many people in the biology department who were able to help me with my studies and taught me that, in Israel, they have a more relaxed but still focused outlook on things like becoming a doctor. Tel Aviv was amazing, especially for a science student.�

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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Washington, DC No global network would be complete without a location in Washington, DC, home to more than 175 embassies, headquarters of international policymaking bodies, and seat of the US federal government.

Subject Areas ▶ Academic Internship (for credit) ▶ Business (Stern) ▶ Economics ▶ Environmental Studies ▶ History ▶ Journalism

Academic Center and Staff Just blocks from the White House, the World Bank, and the Smithsonian, NYU’s 12-story building features seminar rooms, meeting spaces, and offices as well as an auditorium and an expansive lobby that doubles as a student lounge and a venue for public events. Six floors of the building are reserved for student residences. The facility has wireless internet access throughout. During the semester staff members organize biweekly dinners along with day trips to the city’s galleries, museums, landmarks, and monuments.

▶ Metropolitan Studies ▶ Politics ▶ Public Policy

The Global Leadership Scholars Program at NYU Washington, DC,

Curriculum and Faculty NYU Washington, DC, offers courses year-round: during the fall and spring semesters, an accelerated Summer Session, and a January Term. Concentrated study and research are available in an array of subjects, including economics, environmental studies, history, journalism, metropolitan studies, politics, prelaw, and public policy. You will study under the guidance of world-class faculty, pairing course work with internships offered by the wealth of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and international corporations that have their headquarters here.

is open to current or rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

The program prepares students for roles in public and private sectors through an intensive leadership course that provides them with a wide range of experiential learning opportunities.

Students gain professional networking opportunities and access to special cocurricular events that enhance their academic experience, all while maintaining a full-time course load. Each semester, three NYU Shanghai students receive a

Cultural Engagement Students receive an in-depth understanding of the framework of US and international governments and large institutions. In carefully selected internships with elected officials, international organizations, museums, and other institutions, you will gain hands-on experience that will enhance your knowledge—just steps away from Capitol Hill, national embassies, and the Supreme Court. The academic center hosts ongoing debate events called Forum Talks that encourage students to discuss topical issues with distinguished speakers. Additionally, each semester, a select cohort of students will participate in the Global Leadership Scholars Program, a highly competitive initiative that offers experiential and networking opportunities and prepares them for leadership roles in the public and private sectors.

$2,000 scholarship to participate in the program; all NYU Shanghai students who apply to the

In Your Free Time

program will automatically be

▶ Visit the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex.

considered for these scholarships.

▶ Tour the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court building. ▶ Walk through historic Georgetown, known for its stately row houses. ▶ See a performance at the Kennedy Center, located on the Potomac River. ▶ Hike through Great Falls Park and view the 20-foot waterfalls. ▶ Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, and see his tomb.

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Your Washington, DC, Home NYU Washington, DC, students live within the center, located downtown just a short walk from the White House, Smithsonian museums, and many historic monuments and memorials. The academic center is conveniently situated near DC Metrorail and Metrobus services and is flanked by Franklin Square, where food trucks offering a wide array of ethnic cuisines park on Fridays. Most suites are double bedrooms shared by four students. A limited number of single rooms are available. Rooms are equipped with extra-long twin beds, closets, nightstands, and a kitchen that has a range and convection oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dining table and chairs. Each floor has a common lounge with sofas, chairs, a table, and a television with cable service. The site provides 24-hour security, and there is always a staff member on call. A resident adviser facilitates community building, plans movie and game nights, and helps with any academic or personal concerns.

Your First Few Days Welcome Week is your chance to learn all you need to know about life in Washington, DC, including how to use the Metrorail and bus system, how to find the nearest grocery store, and where to find a bank or secure a cell phone. There are sessions on how to make the most of an internship opportunity, how to succeed academically, and how to volunteer in the local community. There will also be several opportunities throughout the week to get better acquainted with your classmates, the staff, and the city itself before you begin your classes.

You will already have registered for your courses by the time you arrive, but you can meet with an adviser to change your schedule if necessary. You can buy your books and other materials at local bookstores or online. We strongly encourage you to search for an internship position before you arrive, but if you have not already done so, you can meet with a member of the on-site staff during Welcome Week to help you secure a last-minute placement.

SOPHIE LI, 2018 Economics, NYU Shanghai “Studying at NYU Washington, DC, put me at the epicenter of American politics, and my time there helped me find out what kind of person I want to be. Through my course work and my internship at a think tank, I learned so much about American and international politics and realized that I want to be a more informed global citizen. I like how political science theory explains politicians’ behavior and allows me to think from multiple perspectives. Having this knowledge empowers me to better understand how politics works and makes me question every assumption.

Now I can’t stop reading international news. I can see how the issues of different countries connect, and as a result, I now know my life will be about more than just my own needs: Only by being informed and acting together can our generation solve the complicated challenges we will face in the future.”

Note: Academic and experiential learning opportunities are subject to change.

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QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY STUDENTS More than 3,000 students participate in NYU’s global programs each year—a number that is likely to grow as the University expands its reach. To get the most out of NYU’s global network, students should plan for global study early in their undergraduate careers.

What opportunities are available through NYU’s Office of Global Programs?

NYU Shanghai students may study at one of the following locations for the fall or spring semester of their junior year: NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Accra, NYU Berlin, NYU Buenos Aires, NYU Florence, NYU London, NYU Madrid, the New York City campus, NYU Paris, NYU Prague, NYU Sydney, NYU Tel Aviv, or NYU Washington, DC. A number of these locations also offer Summer and January Term sessions available to students beginning upon matriculation of their first year. Courses at all locations are held to the same high academic standards set by departments at the New York City campus. Once admitted for study away, students work with their academic advisers at NYU Shanghai for course approval. Facilities at each location vary, as does the number of students enrolled. Beyond the degree-granting campuses, NYU Florence and NYU London are the largest, with enrollment ranging from 300 to 450 students per semester. NYU Accra and NYU Tel Aviv are the smallest, with up to 30 students per semester.

Students receive the same level of academic support in our global locations as they do in Shanghai. On-site staff at each location are there to provide guidance and support.

Are there other NYU opportunities available?

Yes. NYU’s International Exchange Program is a highly selective program which enables direct enrollment at an NYU-affiliated university. For information on direct exchanges with one of NYU’s 12 partner universities, visit nyu.edu/global-programs/exchange. Students may also apply to enroll for NYU faculty-led programs such as the College of Arts and Science Summer Programs or the NYU Abu Dhabi January Term courses.

When can I study away from NYU Shanghai?

Degree-seeking students at NYU Shanghai are required to study away for a minimum of one semester beginning their junior year. Students who have completed their first semester may participate in January Term at another global location and those who have completed their first year can participate in Summer Sessions abroad.

Where do I start?

During their first year at NYU, students are invited to a general information session during Global Week to start learning about NYU’s global opportunities. Then in the fall semester of their sophomore year, students are given more details on NYU’s locations and the application process during Global Week. At the end of the fall semester through the beginning of the spring semester of sophomore year, students meet with their academic advisers for academic plan approval and to finalize their top three study away locations. Once adviser approval is received, students are eligible to apply to global locations by the priority deadline.

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Is there a language requirement for study away?

Yes and no. All NYU locations offer courses taught in English in a number of subject areas to help fulfill major, minor, elective, and core requirements. In locations where English is not the official language, with the exception of NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Prague, a language course at the appropriate skill level is required. Many students at the sites arrive with no language background. However, advanced language courses and subject courses taught in the language(s) of the host country are available to students who are fluent.

How does studying away affect my housing in Shanghai?

Students maintain guaranteed housing status upon their return to NYU Shanghai as long as they have accepted NYU housing at the time of admission, met all housing deadlines, maintained matriculation, and have not completed the off-campus waiver process for the given term.

How does housing work while away?

NYU-sponsored housing is guaranteed to and required of all students. An online housing form assesses students’ living preferences prior to departure. Housing options at the global locations vary and may include residence halls, apartments, and homestays with host families.

Will tuition cost more?

Students pay the same amount of tuition at another NYU location as they do at NYU Shanghai. NYU Shanghai students also receive the same financial aid packages when they study away as they do when they are in Shanghai. Additional aid may be available to majors in science and engineering fields at NYU Tel Aviv through the Innovation Scholarship Program and to those students who apply and are accepted to the NYU Washington, DC, Global Leadership Scholars Program. Students who apply to the Global Leadership Scholars Program may also apply for three additional merit scholarships per semester. Students should contact NYU Shanghai Global Affairs for questions about these opportunities. Visit nyu.edu/global-programs/financial-aid for more information and to access a cost estimator for all global locations.

Can I work or intern?

Yes. Part-time employment may be possible at some locations. In addition, students are encouraged to donate their time volunteering with local organizations. An Internship Seminar and Fieldwork course for credit is available at NYU Accra, NYU Berlin, NYU Buenos Aires, NYU London, NYU Madrid, NYU Paris, NYU Prague, NYU Sydney, NYU Tel Aviv, and NYU Washington, DC. Students may also secure their own internships as long as they abide by immigration requirements.

Am I required to take a full course load?

Yes. Students plan their course schedule for their time at another location with their academic adviser and receive approval prior to registration. Once accepted to a global location, students register for 12 to 18 credits, usually four courses, through NYU Albert at regularly scheduled times. There is a drop/add period after students have arrived at their destinations, during which they can finalize their schedules.

Do I have to take courses in my major?

In the fall of sophomore year, students must meet with their academic advisers to discuss a global study plan that will allow them to work within their four-year graduation schedule. It’s possible that some students may be able to take a semester of electives and/or core requirements outside of their majors while away.

Can I still study at a location if I don’t see my major listed?

Many courses are cross-disciplinary and can be applied toward various degrees. This is especially true for humanities and social science classes. Some majors also offer online courses to increase opportunities for students in that major. Students should discuss what courses may count when meeting with their academic advisers.

What is the admissions process?

Admission is competitive, and some locations fill quickly. Applicants are required to include their first- and second-choice locations and they may also submit a third location. If a student is not offered their preferred location, they are typically offered another from their selection. Students should talk with their advisers about all of the locations that fit their academic needs. Most students who are admitted typically have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are currently enrolled full-time. The NYU Office of Global Programs also accepts applications from students who go to other colleges and universities in the United States.

May I speak to students who have already studied with NYU’s global programs?

Yes. NYU Shanghai Global Affairs maintains a list of Shanghai students who serve as global peer ambassadors for each location. These students are available at Global Week events and also by email to answer questions.

Additionally, NYU Global Programs has global peer mentors who provide information about the various global opportunities. To get in touch with a former study away student, please email global-peer-mentors@nyu.edu.

How do I apply?

Admission is based on an integrated review of your completed application, academic background, and university records. The application is available at the NYU Office of Global Programs website at nyu.edu/ global-programs. Please be sure to apply by the priority deadline.

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CONTACT US Office of Global Programs Email: global.admissions@nyu.edu Telephone: 212.998.4433 Fax: 212.995.4103 nyu.edu/global-programs

NYU Shanghai Global Affairs Laura Cheng, Manager of Global Affairs Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Other hours by appointment.

1555 Century Avenue, Pudong Room 519 Shanghai, China 200122 Email: shanghai.globalaffairs@nyu.edu Phone: 21.20595916

New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

Principal photography by Philip Cheung, Michael Greenberg, Bob Handelman, Ilene Perlman, Silvia Razgova, and Jeffrey Stockbridge.

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