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AWAY ISSUE VOL. 42, NO. 16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

With cuisine from nearly every country available on Seamless, cultural festivals with everything from the dragons of Chinese

New Year to the blaring bagpipes of St. Patrick’s Day and muse-ums with artifacts from all over the world, New York City seems to have it all. But there is so much more beyond the scaffolding

and famous skyline.

While studying away in Shanghai, I sang Beyoncé songs at a street food stand with strangers. Taxi drivers told me how ner-vous their kids were about college. A woman at a temple I vis-

ited whispered to me in Mandarin that she cried when Whitney Houston died. Studying abroad is not about having an interest-

ing hook to your Linkedin profile or being a part of a global net-work — it’s about meeting new people and realizing we all have

more in common than we think.

Studying abroad puts you outside your comfort zone, which is not necessarily something to be scared of. Embrace the fact that you are going to make mistakes. Language barriers are frustrating but easily laughed off with a little bit of patience — I once accidentally asked a waiter for a pair of pants instead of chopsticks and a cup of hand-

some instead of a cup of water.

No matter where you go, from Accra, Ghana to Buenos Aires, Ar-gentina, I hope this study away guide will help you narrow down your options for studying away and choose the best experience

possible. Each site’s page shows a glimpse into the food, nightlife or culture, with helpful tips from students who have already studied or

are currently studying at that site.

Tell your family and friends your study away stories — teach them there is more to other countries than just political disagreements

or economic dependencies. Remember the conversations you have with locals, the foods you try and of course, the friends you make. Leaving your routine behind can be daunting, but abroad you will

find a second home where you least expect it.

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APPLYINGFall semester and all-year applications:

Priority Application Deadline: Feb. 15Notification on: March 4

Confirm enrollment before: March 25

Regular Application Deadline: March 15 Notification on: April 1

Confirm enrollment before: April 12

After March 15, applications will be received on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified 2 to 4 weeks from the date of submission. Submissions received after March 15 will be

admitted only if space remains available at the site.

Spring Semester:

Priority Application Deadline: Sep. 15Notification on: Oct. 1

Confirm enrollment before: Oct. 15

Regular Application Deadline: March 15 Notification on: April 1

Confirm enrollment before: April 12

After Oct. 15, applications will be received on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified 2 to 4 weeks from the date of sub-mission. Submissions received after Oct. 15 will be admitted

only if space remains available at the site.

NYU students can access the application for all global programs through NYU Albert. The application is located in the Application Center. Application materials can also be sent to [email protected].

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PROS, CONS OF BEING A TOURIST

By Nicole Brown

Right when I arrived at the NYU Florence campus, I was given tips on how to not look or act like a tourist: Don’t go to any restaurants around the Duomo. Don’t order a cappuccino in the afternoon. Don’t tip your waiters. Don’t go to Venice during Carnevale.

But on Feb. 14, I went to Venice with a group of friends and became one of the thousands of tourists in the street during the last weekend of Carnevale, a Christian festival before the start of Lent.

Everyone warned us against it. NYU even offered cheap trips to a different Carnevale festival in Viareggio. An email from the NYU Florence Office of Student Life read: “Unlike the somewhat tour-isty Venice Carnevale with hordes of cruise-ship visitors, the Car-nevale di Viareggio is a super fun cultural event attended every year by thousands of Italians.”

Until this semester I had never been to Italy, nor most countries in Europe, but now I have the chance to see all the attractions. Sure, Ven-ice was packed that day, but it was beautiful to experience the festival and the excitement of a crowd.

Being a tourist is thrilling. There is something amazing about seeing beautiful architecture, art and sights that you have never seen before. I look up at the Duomo every time I walk by it, and every day the soft pink and rich green accents on the exterior reveal something new. I am not sure how people who live in Florence ever get used to such a magnificent structure.

At the same time, there has to be a balance between seeing tourist attractions and knowing your sur-roundings. There is merit in the ad-vice to not look like a tourist. After all, we are students living in a city for four months — we should try to live like locals.

NYU Florence students have the opportunity to visit some of the top tourist attractions, includ-ing Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and the Colosseum. It is important that we see and learn from these places as students and tourists. By studying abroad, I can experience the culture of Italy first-hand. But I can also go sightseeing and take that classic picture with the Lean-ing Tower of Pisa — even after see-ing pictures of the field of tourists looking ridiculous with their hands in the air.

MANDATORY STUDY AWAY CAN BENEFIT COLLEGE STUDENTS

By Tommy Collison

NYU’s Washington Square admissions site mentions the benefits that come with living in a city so full of dif-ferent cultures and com-munities. Beyond New York, though, students also have the opportunity to study away at portal campuses spread across six continents.

These opportunities allows students to live in one of 13 different countries as they work toward their degrees. Such an opportunity is un-paralleled. Given that the cost of living is almost al-ways cheaper abroad than in New York and that exposure to foreign cultures has unde-niable benefits, NYU should make spending a semester at an abroad site manda-tory for all students who live on campus.

Studying away has both professional and personal benefits. Students who have traveled are seen as more well-rounded, and speaking a second or third language can significantly boost ca-

reer prospects — a feat more easily accomplished through immersion than in a class-room.Choosing to live in a different country also shows adaptability and a desire to challenge oneself.

NYU’s international stu-dent population currently stands around 16 percent. These are the students who already have experience liv-ing in a foreign country, and almost all of them can at-test to the benefits of living in a different country. NYU should take steps to imbue a higher percentage of their student body with this sort of world experience.

The university has gone to great lengths to assure that those who study away are supported throughout their experiences, guaranteeing housing and assistance in securing passports and visas. They should do more and provide housing scholar-ships for commuter students.

International travel can be expensive, and students are less likely to do it after graduating when they pur-

sue careers or start families. Given that students at NYU are already paying tuition, there are fewer logistic ob-stacles to spending the se-mester in a foreign country. Students in Global Liberal Studies or the combined Global Public Health pro-gram are already required to spend at least one se-mester abroad, so there is very little reason not to ex-pand this requirement to other programs since all stu-dent degrees benefit from a worldly perspective.

Mark Twain is thought to have written, “Travel is fa-tal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” Stu-dents who study abroad dis-tinguish themselves as hav-ing received a more rounded education than those who choose to remain in one spot. Even international stu-dents who already technical-ly study away stand to ben-efit from spending part of their formative years in for-eign countries, particularly those with cultures different from the United States.

TRAVEL TIPSBy Nina Jang

Before you can start the memorable experi-ence of studying away, you first have to pack. To reduce any existing stress and put to rest any questions, consider the advice of fellow NYU students to master the art of packing.

Quench Thirst Buying water can quickly add up. CAS ju-

nior Nicole Lee, who studied away in Florence last spring, said bringing a water bottle with you in an easy trick to save money.

“I always tell people to bring a plastic water bottle, since water isn’t free in Europe,” Lee said. “Having a bottle around is seriously so helpful.”

Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’

To find that delicate balance of packing

lightly yet enough to maximize every avail-able nook and corner, start by changing the very method of packing clothes. Galla-tin junior Daniel Yeom utilized a trick to achieve that exact harmony while packing for Buenos Aires.

“I recommend rolling your T-shirts instead of folding them to make the most of the lug-gage space,” Yeom said.

Less is More

Because sightseeing and traveling to dif-ferent areas are bound to occur while study-ing away, collecting souvenirs and gifts may be tempting or, for some, inevitable. That is why keeping a light suitcase is key. CAS ju-nior Marta Elliot, who studied in Prague last spring, recommends packing lightly.

“My strategy was to pack light,” Elliot said. “I know that if I pack a huge suitcase, I’ll just end up wearing the easiest two outfits, so I packed things that would match easily — most-ly black clothes — and could make different outfits with.”

Better Safe Than Sorry

Living abroad for a span of weeks or months come with at least some element of the un-known. Be sure to pack essentials, including hygienic items and electronic devices. Stern junior Eddie Shim realized the importance of essentials a bit too late while studying in Shanghai.

“I regret not taking an umbrella and an elec-trical outlet converter. It was raining when I arrived and I shorted out one of my chargers,” Shim said.

Steinhardt junior Jordan Williams reflected

on her daily lifestyle and brought only what was needed to Paris.

“I thought about all the toiletries that I used in the last 24 hours and I packed all of that,” Williams said. “I thought about what sick-nesses I had last semester and if I needed any type of medication.”

CAS sophomore Alexa Greene believes that even a coat can make a huge difference.

“I regret not bringing a winter coat because even though it doesn’t get that cold in Madrid, we do travel outside of the city to places where it does get really chilly,” Greene said. “You travel a lot when you’re abroad so you’re likely to end up in places with different climates than your city’s, so it’s good to prepare for that.”

Seasons Change

In the flurry and excitement of preparing to study abroad, it may slip the minds of many students that seasons exist. The change of temperature — especially in the spring semes-ter that lasts from February to May — calls for two wardrobes. CAS junior Marta Elliot per-sonally found this out during her Prague trip.

“I was told so many times that Prague was a freezing place that I ended up forgetting that I would see the spring too,” Elliot said. “I hadn’t packed any warm weather clothes.”

MAKING THE MOST OF ABU DHABI

By Marita Vlachou

One of the three NYU portal campuses can be found in the Middle East, and more specifically in the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. NYUAD offers more than just the campus — there are multiple opportunities for students to explore the city and its surroundings.

Here are five fun activities you can do while studying away in NYUAD.

Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

This mosque is a must-see for students visiting Abu Dhabi. Named after Sheikh Zayed, it features exceptional architec-ture and luxury. However, students should make sure to follow the dress code. Wom-en who visit the mosque are required to wear a scarf covering their hair.

CAS sophomore Shweta Garg said visiting the mosque is a very popular attraction for NYUAD students and is free of charge.

“We’re provided with abayas and shay-las, which are super beautiful, and we get to roam around the multimillion dollar mosque,” Garg said. “They don’t charge a cent to go in either. It’s breathtaking and unreal. It’s a great initial exposure to

Islam and it’s wonders here.”Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari and

Dinner: While in Abu Dhabi, students should take the opportunity to enjoy a desert safari ride. Students can choose to visit an Arabic camp, where barbecue dinner is served in its desert location. The camp also offers a range of activities including camel riding, sand skiing and henna painting. After dinner, students will also have the chance to watch a live belly dance performance.

Take a trip to Corniche beach

While students in New York City may long to go for a swim at the beach, NYU-AD students have very easy access to a beautiful beach. The Corniche, which is located in close proximity to campus, is an ideal destination for students looking to swim.

Go shopping and have lunch at the Souk at Central Market

Students can take the time to visit the Souk at Central Market, which is located in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi.You can barter with the shopkeepers for items like antique jewelry, traditional clothing, souvenirs and perfume.

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six on-campus dining venues

faculty to student ratio: 1:8

“Ghana was one of the most welcoming and loving places I have ever had the pleasure of living in. It is truly a gem of the world.”

— Loretta Owens, Silver junior

FROM FOOD TO FABRIC:TOP 5 ACTIVITIES

By Emily Bell

Reggae Night at Labadi Beach: To get a taste of Ghanaian night-life and relax on the beach, head to Reggae Night at Labadi Beach on Wednesdays which is perfect for hanging out with a group of friends and listening to live mu-sic. The energy of the performers, the dancers and the crowd is what makes these events so memorable.

Fabric Shopping: There is a wealth of beautiful Ghanian fab-rics available for purchase at Ma-kola Market and Global Mamas. Head to the former for better prices, selection and to see where locals shop for fabric and other goods. For fair trade fabric, jew-elry and other souvenirs, Global Mamas in Osu is the place to go. While a little pricier, the products are beautifully made and the fab-ric is printed with original designs.

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park: Ghana’s for-mer president is immortalized in this well-preserved memorial. The museum inside is full of artifacts and documents from his life, but make sure to spend time on the

grounds of the memorial itself. Wander around in the area near the fountains and keep an eye out for peacocks.

Explore the food scene: Though NYU Accra has a meal plan, make sure to explore local food options. For the best Ghanaian food, check out the chop bars on the side of the road that serve fufu, a starchy staple food made from cassava, during lunch. If you’re getting tired of red red, a popular type of black-eyed pea stew, check out Zion Thai Restaurant or Bospho-rus. The Thai food and Turkish food, respectively, is a welcome change from the dining hall, and the food is excellent.

Republic and other bars: One of the most popular bars for ex-pats, students and locals is The Republic Bar, in the heart of Osu. All the liquor and cocktails are lo-cally made from akpeteshie, which comes from sugar cane. Sit out-side and watch the crowd of peo-ple, and make sure to try the food. There is a whole slew of bars also in Osu including Firefly and Epo’s Spot, which are great for cheering on the Black Stars.

INTERNSHIPS ENRICH STUDY AWAY

By Valentina Duque Bojanini

For CAS junior Sabine Teyssier, interning was an integral part of the experience of studying away in Accra, Ghana. Teyssier worked with two different organizations that al-lowed her to explore her interest in international development.

“Due to the fact that I understand international development to be such a vast issue — people target it with a bunch of different mecha-nisms — I wanted to make sure my experience was diversified,” Teyssier said. “I wanted insight into the Guin-ean perspective”

One of Teyssier’s internships was with a local microfinance agency called Open Heart Solution Agency.

“I worked with a bunch of wom-en in Ghanaian markets,” Teyssier said. “They typically sell tomatoes, soap, things of that nature. I first just wanted to learn what their needs were. My supervisor challenged me to come up with different loan schemes that were sustainable and cost-effective.”

Teyssier also spent time interning with Hello Food, an international tech startup similar to Seamless.

While initially it seemed working with a tech startup would be out-side her area of interest, Teyssier said the internship allowed her to reflect on the type work she was in-terested in doing.

“It was interesting to me because it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to be doing,” Teyssier said. “At first it sounded really interesting but then I soon realized the end goal was to make a profit. But it allowed me to critically reflect on what de-velopment means — just about having access to technological in-ventions that we take advantage of in Western countries.”

Teyssier said interning was a way to immerse herself in the country and culture while learning about the field of international development.

“I think it was an integral part of my experience,” Teyssier said. “The way that foreigners work in a developing country was an-other dynamic, and it put me in contact with people I would have otherwise not had access to. It definitely made my study abroad experience realistic and taught me about what I might want to do in the future.”

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“From the slave castles in Cape Coast to the mas-sive outdoor market in Kumasi, we saw Ghana beyond Ac-cra. Having the op-portunity to travel a country that is so diverse and learn from all types of Ghanians enriched the experience well beyond the typical classroom setting. Because the nation is so diverse, it was important to study.”

— Libby Cathey, Gallatin senior

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“Berlin is pretty much in its own universe. The city’s made up of such a multicultural population that I think it’s one of the easier places in Europe to not sweat your sometimes

awkward USA identity and slide in to a really welcoming scene.”

— Christian Raho, Gallatin sophomore ”

TIPS FOR BEING VEGAN IN BERLIN

By Ariana DiValentino

It turns out that for being the land of wurst, Berlin’s vegan scene is arguably the best outside of New York City.

Options abound for cruelty-free eaters:

100% VeganIt’s a good time to be a vegan in Berlin

— plan ahead and you can find a slew of completely vegan restaurants and cafes on all price levels, from The Lucky Leek toward the higher end to small shops like Veggie Vegan Shop for groceries or lunch. For after class, Chaostheorie is a cafe/bar near the Academic Center that specializes in vegan drinks and cock-tails. Download the free Berlin Vegan app, which pinpoints nearby vegan and vegan-friendly locales of all types.

Ist dass vegan?It is not uncommon to find vegan-friendly

options, labeled as such or otherwise, at om-nivorous eateries. Trendier spots around the Academic Center frequently advertise daily vegan offerings, but old standbys work too. Falafel shops are on every corner, and at Ital-ian restaurants, a simple marinara pizza usu-ally sits alongside its cheesy counterparts.

The Self-Made VeganCooking at home is an important way to save

money for people on any diet, but for the veg-an-inclined, most grocery stores in Berlin have vegan/vegetarian sections where you can find tofu and mock meats — including wurst. For everything else, learn the German words for egg, milk, and other unwanted ingredients so you can scan packaging quickly.

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BUENOS AIRES AFTER DARK:TOP 5 PLACES TO PARTYBy Marina Zheng

Floreria Atlántico: Upon first glance, Floreria Atlántico looks like a flower shop. But little do passersby know, in the basement there is a dimly lit and intimately sized speak-easy bar. Aside from the mys-terious ambiance, it should be noted that Floreria Atlán-tico concocts some of the most delicious drinks in town. The menu is separated by coun-tries, with cocktails designed to match the unique taste of each. For all gin lovers, this bar produces and sells its own. Called Principe de los Após-toles (Prince of Apostles), the alcohol carries notes of mint, grapefruit, eucalyptus and yerba mate, which is the tradi-tional tea of Argentina.

La Bomba del Tiempo: Every Monday, a percussion party rag-es on in Ciudad Cultural Konex. Drummers and other musicians take the stage in what is possibly one of the most authentic night-life experiences in Buenos Aires.

The crowd is always fun, with locals and tourists alike join-ing together for a night of non-stop dancing. While the official party lasts from 8 to 10, there is almost always an after-party led by a group of percussionists that starts on the streets outside the venue and ends at a local bar where the drinking continues.

Club Bahrain: Missing home? Just drop by Club Bahrain to hear all the dance music you have missed — from EDM to Top 40 hits to ‘90s pop songs. Popular with expats and for-eigners, this nightclub offers a sweet reminder of home from time to time. But do not wor-ry, not all the South American touch is lost from this club, as the DJ will occasionally throw in a salsa song or two.

Plaza Serrano: Located in the heart of the hip Palermo Soho neighborhood, Plaza Serrano is perhaps the best spot to go bar hopping in Buenos Aires. Doz-ens of bars are located within a few blocks from one another,

making this area an easily navi-gable nightlife location. Top contenders include Congo, a trendy bar with an impres-sive patio and equally impres-sive — and strong — cocktails. Another favorite is La Virtua, a milonga that offers tango les-sons to brave participants be-fore turning into a club that plays traditional tango mu-sic. There is no better place to practice your newfound dance techniques.

Crobar: If you are into the beats of deep house, then Cro-bar is the club for you. Com-parable to the nightlife scene in Berlin, this popular spot does not get filled until 2 a.m. While Fridays are reserved for the electronic beats, Saturdays offer a more Latin-inspired playlist. The music might not be for everyone but regard-less if you are a fan or not, Crobar is big enough to wan-der around. The upper level is filled with couches that allow for easy chilling and people watching.

TOP 5 EATERIES FOR A BUENOS AIRES BITE

By Daniel Yeom

Buenos Aires’s diverse culinary scene offers everything from cheap neighborhood eateries to upscale dining destinations that are redefin-ing Argentinian cuisine. Here is our pick of the bunch.

La Cabrera: You cannot leave Ar-gentina without eating a life-chang-ing slab of beef. Steak is delicious and plentiful here, and not many restaurants in Buenos Aires do it better than La Cabrera. San Pel-legrino nominated this steakhouse as one of the best in Latin America for its expertly grilled rib-eyes, ro-bust sausages and great selection of Malbec red wines from Mendoza.

La Cocina: Empanadas are wild-ly popular savory stuffed pastries. While you cannot walk two blocks in Buenos Aires without spotting an empanada shop, head to La Co-cina in Recoleta for the best in the city. The curiously named pikachu is filled with caramelized onion and an incredible amount of cheese.

Chan Chan: With its emphasis on accentuating natural flavors of fresh ingredients, Peruvian cui-sine is all the buzz in Buenos Aires.

Chan Chan, one of the most popu-lar restaurants in the neighbor-hood near the National Congress, offers massive plates of refreshing ceviches with chili-infused citrus dressing and decadent yuca fries at a reasonable price. It does not take reservations, however, so make sure to arrive early.

Roux: Chef Martín Rebaudino’s cozy Recoleta spot is perfect for a blow-out dinner. Rebaudino’s kitchen seamlessly executes stun-ning plates like slow-poached eggs with wild rice and squid and pan-seared fish with spinach terrine and olive oil emulsion. Save room for dessert. We recommend caramelized apples served with cinnamon crack-ers and refreshing apple sorbet.

Hierbabuena: If you get tired of eating mostly red meat and carbo-hydrates during your stay in Buenos Aires, head over to Hierbabuena, an organic cafe in a hip neighborhood of San Telmo — think Bushwick. Choices here range from farm-fresh bowls of salads and simply prepared pasta to creative smoothies. Order a smoothie blended with mate, a tradi-tional caffeine-rich beverage indig-enous to Argentina.

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200 students

breakfast and dinner provided by homestay

20 faculty members

“I didn’t expect that Florence would be

as American as it is. I came thinking that I

would be immersed in Italian culture, but ac-tually there’s a large

study abroad presence here. Not just NYU

kids, but students from many American uni-versities congregate in this city. It’s easy to get stuck with Americans all the time and not

feel like experiencing real Italian culture because it’s really

comfortable to go to an American bar and sing American songs and watch football.”

— Kiran Siddique, CAS sophomore

SAVE SOME SIGHTS FOR A RAINY DAY

By Bryna Shuman

In Florence, a city filled with beautiful museums, art galleries and churches, it is easy to find a way to spend a rainy day.

9:00 Start your day off with a quick cappuccino and cream-filled crois-sant at Gilli, an iconic cafe on the corner of Piazza della Repubblica. A favorite of locals and tourists alike, Gilli is one of the oldest cafes in Flor-ence. Take your breakfast like a true Italian, standing at the bar inside, or sit at one of the covered tables outside for people-watching.

10 a.m. Housing some of the world’s most famous pieces of art-work, including Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, the Uffizi Gallery is a must-see. It is one of the biggest tourist at-tractions in Florence, with wait times reaching up to five hours during peak season. Avoid the lines by buy-ing tickets in advance, or visiting on a weekday morning.

1 p.m. Stop for lunch at the Mer-cato Centrale, an expansive two-story market building in the heart of the San Lorenzo district. The upper level of the building functions as a food court, with over 20 vendor

stands selling delicious traditional Tuscan food. Order a full entree from one stand, or branch out by try-ing smaller plates from a few stalls. Once you’ve finished lunch, take some time to explore the lower level, where vendors sell every sort of fresh produce, meats and goods imagin-able. Pick up a bottle of local olive oil or Chianti wine as a souvenir.

5 p.m. Brush up on your fashion history by visiting the Gucci Mu-seum or the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. The Gucci Museum explores the history of the cel-ebrated Florentine fashion brand with permanent exhibitions of iconic looks, while the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum houses over 10,000 models of shoes created by the famous shoe designer, includ-ing models that belonged to Ava Gardner and Marilyn Monroe.

8 p.m. While by no means a hid-den-gem or well kept secret, Gusta Pizza has rightfully earned its repu-tation as the best pizza in Florence. Shaped with a thick crust, sprinkled with a liberal helping of cheese and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven, one of Gusta’s personal pizzas is a well-deserved ending to a busy day.

SUNNY STREETS, DELICOUS EATS

By David Bologna

Ancient architecture, breath-taking views and a maze of streets make Florence the perfect city to explore on a sunny day.

10 a.m. Start your day with a strut down Tornabuoni for some serious designer shopping. Com-parable to New York City’s Fifth Avenue, Via de’ Tornabuoni boasts some of the best luxury labels in town along with some thrifty bou-tiques including Zara and H&M.

1 p.m. Travel across Florence’s main river, the Arno, for pictur-esque views at Piazzale Michel-angelo. Located atop a steep hill, the climb is worth the postcard-worthy Instagram photos. Over-looking historic sights such as the Duomo, the square of Piaz-zale Michelangelo also features bronze replicas of some of Mi-chelangelo’s esteemed sculptures.

3 p.m. Just down the street lies another of Florence’s crown jew-els. Boboli Gardens, built in the early Renaissance for the promi-nent Medici Family, holds pre-cious sculptures from the 16th to 18th centuries, as well as ex-

pansive green spaces — perfect for a clear, sunny day. In close proximity to the museums at Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens boast grottos, nympheums, gar-den temples and more.

5 p.m. For an afternoon snack, head to La Rinascente — the Bloomingdale’s of Italy — for their hidden terrace cafe and possibly more shopping. Order an espresso or a hot chocolate to enjoy along with the view of Piazza della Repubblica — an atmosphere of street performers, carousel riders and the grand Ar-cone arch.

11 p.m. After a home-cooked meal, a catnap and a quick Net-flix binge, head to Santa Croce for a night of Italian bar hopping. With a mixed crowd of locals and tourists, the Santa Croce district features some of Florence’s most noteworthy nightlife destina-tions. Try a cocktail and hookah at Moyo for a lounge atmosphere or a beer and shots at Kikuya Pub. For those interested in a more lively scene, hit Bamboo Lounge and Club for a true turn up on the dance floor.

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“The best part of Lon-don so far has to be all the traveling that we can do here. Fridays

are generally class-free, so we have a three-day weekend on a regular basis, which allows for us to explore the city to

our heart’s content.”

— Anna Kim, Steinhardt sophomore

“I didn’t expect [Lon-don’s] quietness, slow pace and the people’s love of history. It’s like the olden British era

— way different from modern New York.”

— Archit Singi, Stern sophomore

LIVE LIKE THE QUEEN ON A PAUPER’S BUDGET By Julie Ciccone

London is notorious for being an expensive site to study away, but if there’s one thing New York-ers and NYU students can appre-ciate, it’s finding a decent bargain. Saving money is especially impor-tant, since those pounds could be used European travel. Here are a few inexpensive activities for NYU London students.

Visit MuseumsMany of the most popular mu-

seums offer totally free admis-sion. Visiting sites like the world-famous British Museum is one of the most culturally enriching a ways to spend the morning before a 2 p.m. class. It is a two-minute walk from the Academic Center and admission is free, so students don’t have to attempt seeing it all at once. The National Gallery, Tate Modern and the Victoria and Al-bert Museum are also must-sees and free for general admission.

Grab a lunch from a Hare Krishna group

From Monday through Saturday, a Hare Krishna group serves a free vegetarian lunch outside the Uni-versity of London’s School of Ori-ental and African Studies as part

of the Food For All program. Just wait on line and consider bring-ing Tupperware, because the por-tions are massive and the plates are flimsy. They serve the food just five-minutes from campus, mak-ing it a practical and economical lunch option.

Spend time at Student Central and UCLU

NYU students studying away in London are given a Student Cen-ter membership and can pay £5 to become a visiting member of the University College London Union. These memberships present oppor-tunities to meet international and local students by joining organiza-tions and visiting the Student Cen-tral and UCLU bars — which often offer drinks at significantly lower prices than those at local pubs.

Take an Alternative tour of London

Alternative London offers walking and biking tours of the East End, introducing visitors to vibrant street art and graffiti. The original walking tour brings you past delicious Brick Lane curry restaurants — where you can bargain for discounts and free drinks — and novel thrift stores, both of which are worth checking out after the tour. At the end of the

walk, you simply pay what you think the tour was worth.

Watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

The ceremony occurs every day in the summer and every other day in the winter beginning at 11:30 a.m. While it might be an annoy-ingly crowded tourist attraction, it is still fun, free and quintessen-tially British.

Get a Waitrose cardWaitrose is a favorite spot for

students to pick up groceries and prepared foods. When you sign up for their membership card, you re-ceive a free coffee, tea, latte or cap-puccino even if you don’t purchase anything else.

Sign up for culturalprogramming events

Students are allotted 100 credits for day trips, walking tours, theater performances, sporting events and more. Sign up for these promptly and at the proper time. The tour guides — often NYU staff — are very knowledgeable, and you’ll quickly discover that it’s in every student’s best interest to go on any tour with Tony Skitt, the senior pro-gramme manager for student life

and a true Renaissance man. With cultural programming events, the only part of the trip you’ll pay for is food or souvenirs.

Spend a weekend with HOSTBefore you spend every weekend

in a different mainland European city, consider HOST. HOST UK is an organization that sends students to spend a day or a weekend with a family in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. The only ex-penses are travel — however much you indicate you are willing to spend on travel costs determines how far from London you’ll go — and a sug-gested gift for your host family. NYU covers the £60 application fee before a certain date.

Bargain shop for flights and trains

With a little research and ingenu-ity, you won’t have to pay exorbitant prices for travel. Airlines like Easy-Jet and Ryanair offer discounted flights from the more obscure Lon-don airports — but beware of ex-tra fees. The Eurostar train, which leaves from nearby train station St. Pancras International, is popular for travel to Brussels and Paris. Be sure to book as far as possible in advance for the best deals, especially when booking with Eurostar.

LONDON, ENGLAND

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$10,706 - $18,027

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Africana studies, pre-health, psychology, art and architecture,

business, mathematics, British literature and writing

7.5 million

1999

furnished housing

provided by NYU

chilly and rainy

350

no meal plan

85 faculty members

“I wish I had known how easy it is to adjust. I think people, myself included, forget that it’s in our nature to

adjust to the environ-ment around us. You think it’s going to be really hard and that

you’re going to struggle or be unhappy with

certain differences, but it’s really not like that. You become really low maintenance and you enjoy the differences much more than you get frustrated with

them. Of course, Ma-drid is still super West-ern so the differences

aren’t super drastic, but that still surprised me.”

— Alexa Greene, Steinhardt sophomore

“Studying abroad in Madrid was definitely

one of my best col-lege experiences. Not only was I introduced to new cultures, but also to an amazing

group of students from NYU that I probably

wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

— Sarah Suarez, CAS sophomore

LIVIN’ LA VIDA LOCA: MADRID By Sidney Butler

Going abroad should be a time of hard work and educational pursuits, but don’t let intellectual activities keep you from having a blast in a foreign country. At NYU Madrid, one of the oldest NYU Global Study Away sites, students party until the early hours of the morning. NYU juniors, Kira Pren-tice and Maria Stojanovic reflect on the Spanish nightlife and the cul-tural immersion they experienced once the sun went down.

While it is worth exploring many different types of clubs, Prentice said it’s worth exploring some of the more touristy options.

“There’s some touristy clubs, of note of course is Kapital,” Prentice said. “Huge building with dance floors with every type of music you can imagine. It’s so expensive [12 euro or $13.60], crowded and basi-cally chaos but you have to go.”

Getting outside of your comfort zone is the biggest tip to enjoy the Madrid club scene. Stojanovic said students studying away in Madrid should be ready to stay up past their regular New York hours.

“Clubbing in Madrid is very in-tense, the party doesn’t start until 2 a.m. The first time we went out we arrived at a club around eleven and it

was empty,” Stojanovic said. For Americans and other foreign-

ers unaccustomed to the party start-ing in the “morning,” this aspect of Madrid becomes a huge culture shock. While New York City stu-dents are normally drunkenly walk-ing home at 2 a.m., abroad they are just walking into the club. Without a doubt, “post-dancing” snack attacks are the best part of the late night ex-perience. New York City prides itself on food trucks and Insomnia Cook-ies, but in Madrid it is all about the tapas, montaditos and tortillas.

Stojanovic said her favorite “post clubbing” eatery was actually a non-Spanish spot.

“I once went to a pizza place called Il Siciliano, where I had the greasi-est, cheesiest pizza ever,” Stojanovic said. “It was perfect for late night comfort food.”

Prentice, on the other, hand visits 100 Montaditos — her favorite late night bite.

“Cliche, but it’s great,” Prentice said. “The schtick is tiny sandwiches [are] 1 euro—and on Lunes Golfos, their Monday special, you could get two-for-one. There is a 100 Montadi-tos on Bleecker Street but there is no comparison to the traditional Span-ish cuisine in Madrid.”

After experiencing the best of Ma-drid nightlife, these students also de-

scribe the lows they encountered on their nightly adventures. Stojanovic recalls walking into a 70’s themed bar called Singles.

“I dropped in once with my friend and left immediately, as it caters to a specific kind of client — heavy, middle-aged men wearing colorful wigs and oversized sunglasses,” Sto-janovic said.

While a themed bar sounds like a place to go to after becoming fa-miliar with the nooks and crannies of Madrid, Prentice remembered a story about when her time abroad was just beginning.

“On the first night in Madrid I was with a group of students following an NYU grad student who was sup-posed to be showing us around,” Prentice said. “She took us to a bar and afterwards we started drinking in the street because she said that Spain didn’t have open carry laws, but then the cops came.”

Even the best of places offer the strangest of stories. Madrid is a place of wild club scenes, inti-mate and delicious late night eat-eries and a place where one could feel right at home in the midst of chaotic nightly adventures. So, take a break from studying and explore the night of a Spanish capital that seems to sleep even less than New York.

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mind to the idea of new food. I had to try so

many interesting things I wasn’t prepared for.”

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$6,715 - $10,300

Euro

Spanish, courses in Spanish (music, culture, history), courses in English (finance, cultures and

contexts, politics)

5.8 million

1958

homestay, apartments rented out by former

students

temperate

Fall: 80Spring: 110

Homestays include kitchens and meal plan options

41 faculty members

FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT: FRENCH

By Dana Reszutek

As one of the most prominent cities on the world, Paris boasts a popula-tion that speaks a multitude of lan-guages, including English. But ex-ploring this European city is still less intimidating if you can say a simple “Parlez-vous français?” to get you where you need to go. But if French isn’t exactly your forté yet you want to try your hand at the native language, here are some notable words be-sides the typical “bonjour” to get you around the city of lights.

Politesse Contrary to certain stereotypes, be-

ing polite is a very important aspect to French culture. Whenever you enter a store or restaurant, always be sure to greet the owner or waiter with a “bonjour” or “bonsoir” and address them as “monsieur” or “madame.” When leaving, rather than simply say-ing “au revoir,” the French tend to use “bonne journée” or “bonne soirée” as an added sign of respect.

PardonLike any other city, navigating

around crowds of people is one

of the difficulties that any tour-ist or local faces. Whether it is in a packed métro car or on the Champs-Élysées, getting people to move can often be tricky. In Paris, saying “pardon” — perhaps more than once — will get locals’ atten-tion to step aside and let you off the train, or allow you to pass on the sidewalk.

Cafe InsightsAny Parisian adventure must in-

clude at least one visit to a café. The French love spending hours people-watching or chatting, while only spending a few euros on drinks. But be warned — what the French call coffee, or “cafe,” is actually just a shot of espresso. So if you’re craving an american-style caffeine intake, ask for “un cafe américain” or “un café al-longé,” which both combine espresso with hot water to make a milder bev-erage. And while you are enjoying your cafe, don’t be tricked into buying a bottle of water, or “une bouteille de l’eau,” as that will add many euros to your bill or “l’addition.” Be sure to ask for “une carafe d’eau,” and the waiter will bring you a pitcher of tap water, free of charge.

HIDDEN GEMS IN CITY OF LIGHTSBy Kavish Harjai

Paris, the city of love, can fulfill all of your romantic dreams. You can hold your significant other’s hand and walk along the Champ de Mars, looking at the glitter-ing Eiffel Tower. Or you can walk along the Champs-Elysées and stand starry-eyed at all of the lux-ury stores and idiosyncratic cafés. If you ever find yourself in Paris, be sure to visit all of the main at-tractions, including visits to the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. If you’re looking to make your trip more special, check out these lesser known attractions.

L’éspace de Dali: After visiting the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, visit Espace Dali to find an exhibi-tion solely dedicated to Salvador Dali. Here you will be plunged into a room of surrealist art, learn-ing about the creative process that Dali went through to produce some of his most famous sculp-tures and engravings. Around the Espace Dali, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants with live piano music, giving the area a dis-tinctly pleasant personality. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets, with an NYUCard, are 6.50 euro.

Hôtels Particulieres: If you have a taste for French his-tory and the origins of the an-cien regime, take a train to the Marais, a neighborhood in the third and fourth arrondisse-ments of Paris. These “Hôtels Particulieres” are sprinkled all around the neighborhood, and used to be the mansions where the members of the high cler-gy and nobility would isolate themselves from the turmoil plaguing Paris in the 18th cen-tury. Now many of them serve as historical sites where muse-ums and gardens are located. Hôtel de Sully, located at 62 Rue Saint-Antoine, is particu-larly pretty and quiet. Once you enter, you will find intri-cate, Grecian-inspired statues and then, as you keep walking, you will come upon an expan-sive garden with places to sit and bask in the Parisian sun — that is, if you are lucky enough to be in Paris on a sunny day.

La Cave des Abbesses: The wine in Paris is just as good as you think, so why not head over to a wine cellar and talk about the most recent art exhibition you just saw and what under-ground bar you plan on going out

to that night all while enjoying a cheese platter and red wine — just like all real Parisians do. The wall-paper may be yellow and peeling off but it is a great place to travel back a century. Located at 43 Rue des Abbesses, La Cave des Abbess-es is the place to get your Parisian wine fix.

Comptoir Général: If you are one for chill, tropical parties with African decorations and fake palm trees, head over to Comp-toir Général, located on 80 Quai de Jemmapes. Drink prices are average, ranging from seven euro beers to 11 euro cocktails. In keeping with the vibe, Comptoir Général only offers mixed drinks with rum and only plays tropical house music. Get there early, oth-erwise the line will be long.

Espit Chupitos: Located on the popular Rue de Oberkampf, the go-to night scene for Parisian youth, Espit Chupitos offers over 300 different types of three-euro shots. The small bar is always pumping with loud house and dance music as French youth take a wide variety of shots, some containing fire, slime green liq-uid, straws and dildos. It can get old, so go there for a quick and cheap pregame.

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anthropology, art history, dramatic

literature, media, politics, theater,

middle eastern studies, French

9.9 million

1969

homestays, shared furnished apartments

temperate

115

no meal plan

35 faculty members

“Many people study abroad, but just as many people hesitate or decide not to study abroad because of money or they’re afraid of missing out on networking and opportunities. NYU makes it so easy to study abroad, so don’t throw that chance away. Professional life can come later, be a student first. At least for a semester.”

— Emily Liu, Steinhardt junior

BEER IS CHEAPER THAN WATER: PRAGUE’S CLUBS

By Bailey Evans

Prague is a quiet city that knows how to party. Unlike New York City, which is always loud, always bustling, always partying, Prague’s party scene is slightly more subtle.

On some nights, it is best to just stop by a bar, have a few dollar beers — $8 for a Heineken? Not in Prague — and relax with locals.

That is not to say there are not plenty of options if you need to dance. Re-member that as much fun as it is to go out with a big group of NYU students, the best nights usually include meet-ing locals.

Retro: This two story club has two bars, dancers and a nice selection of music. Almost all of NYU Prague goes on Wednesdays, when there is no cover charge. This is important to remember when choosing your class schedule: late classes (or no classes) on Thursdays can only help your future, sleep-deprived self out.

Chapeau Rouge: To meet locals, come here to Chapeau Rouge. When you walk in, head down seemingly endless flights of stairs to the small basement packed with an assortment of characters: older people just there to chill, young people

just there to dance and everyone in be-tween. There are cheap drinks and good music — everything you could want in a club.

Fatal Music Club: Some nights are best spent engaging in two of the best things Prague offers: beer and rock and roll. Fatal Music Club has a small cafe and bar on top, but the basement regu-larly features local bands. It is a rela-tively small venue which means you will get up close and personal with locals, sometimes including screaming teenage girls. It is worth the risk.

Double Trouble: There will be nights when you are undecided on what you want to do. You might want to chill and talk to your friends. Maybe you will dance if that is an option, maybe not. For nights of indecisiveness, Double Trou-ble will meet all your potential needs. Half of has a dance floor with stripper poles to dance on, the other half has a calm seating area to discuss Kafka and communism with your friends.

Karlovy Lazne: This famed five story club deserves at least one trip, just to check it out. It is expensive, filled with high school aged students — the mini-mum age to get in is 16 — and tourists, but when else will you be able to try out the biggest club in central Europe?

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

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European & Mediteranean studies

1.2 million

1998

nyu leased apartments,

residence halls

mild

200

no meal plan

40 faculty members

EVERYDAY CHINESE By Kaleel Munroe

Roughly 2,200 classroom hours, or nearly 1.7 years, are required for the average non-native speaker to learn Mandarin Chinese fluently. But that should not stop you from getting on the next plane leaving for Pudong International Airport. Here are a few es-sential words and phrases any lǎowài can pick up that will prepare them for a trip to mainland China.

打包Dǎbāo

Food to goThe term to use when ordering food as take out.

发票Fāpiào

Payment receiptAsk the taxi driver for a fapiao right after you pay.

我要买...Wǒ yāo mǎi…I want to buy…

The universal question to initiate a purchase with something with a price tag.

多少钱Duōshǎo qián

How much money?To show interest in buying something without a

marked price.

太贵了Tài guì le

Too expensive

The best way to start a bargaining negotiation.

可以便宜一点儿Kěyǐ piányí yīdiǎn ér

Can it be a little cheaper?The first suggested price should never be the final

price you pay.

我不吃肉Wǒ bù chī ròu

I do not eat meatFor those trying to avoid the vast amount of pork

and chicken dishes China has to offer.

不好意思Bù hǎoyìsiExcuse me

A soft expression to use if you did something incorrectly or bumped into someone.

… 在哪里… Zài nǎlǐ

Where is … ?A common phrase to use if you’re lost.

对 // 不对Duì // Bù duì

Correct // WrongThe closest phrase to saying “yes” and “no”.

我是纽约大学的学生Wǒ shì niǔyuē dàxué de xuéshēng

I am an NYU studentHow to show your school pride halfway across

the world.

SAVOR SHANGHAI’S BEST DISHES

By Kenny Lee

Shanghai is not just the rising finan-cial center of China. Home to more than 24 million people from various cities and provinces around China, Shanghai is also the center of diverse Chinese culinary cul-tures. This densely populated urban center is truly a haven for food lovers. Here are some selections of what to eat in Shanghai.

Charme (港丽餐厅) is a Hong Kong style restaurant with nice, clean ambiance. It serves a delicious selection of dishes from Hong Kong as well as some Western fu-sion food. Dishes from Hong Kong or the Guangdong area are very flavorful and light, and Charme truly does these dishes justice. Some of Charme’s signature dishes are the roasted eggplants (酱烧茄子) and the roasted meat platter (烧味拼盘). For dessert, try the pineapple buns (菠萝油) and Hong Kong style French toast (蜂蜜厚多士). Charme can be found in multiple lo-cations in Shanghai.

Hai Di Lao (海底捞火锅) is a Sichuan style hot pot restaurant with probably the nicest service you can find in Shanghai. Starting from humble beginnings, it now operates 75 locations in China as well as Singapore and the United States. It is relatively expen-sive compared to other local gems, but it includes unparalleled services, which in-

clude a manicure service, private rooms, wireless Internet and covers for bags and phones. You can choose from a variety of broths and ingredients including fresh veg-etable and meat or seafood. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is very friendly.

If you are craving authentic Shanghai-nese soup dumplings (xiaolongbao, 小笼包), Nanxiang Mantou Shop (南翔馒头店) is the perfect place. It is located in Shang-hai Town God’s temple, just outside of Yu Garden (豫园), which is usually swarmed with thousands of tourists. There is always a line of people waiting to get those deli-cious xiaolongbaos, so prepare for a long wait. Most people get take out, but there are some seats available inside too.

If you are feeling adventurous, check out the street food vendors in Shouning Lu (寿宁路). Despite the questionable hygiene standards of some of its vendors, this street in the heart of central Shanghai still re-mains as a popular spot for cheap grilled seafood and skewer supper. The Crayfish House (17 and 23 Shouning Lu) is by far most popular, marked by a long line of Shanghai locals outside. For 35RMB ($5.61) you can get sweet and spicy crayfish (小龙虾), which are boiled in large vats outside the restaurant. Although messy, food en-thusiasts can enjoy these delicious crayfish with the assistance of plastic gloves.

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$7,300 - $7,450

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chinese, arts, business, media and

communications

18-24 million

2006

apartments

humid but temperate

600 full time, 125-150 study away

no meal plan

170 facultymembers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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Even the highways around Sydney look like a tropical paradise.

The flight to Sydney was filled with plenty of turbulence, movies and beautiful clouds.

Bronte Beach is a 30 minute bus ride way from the NYU Sydney dorms.

Manly Beach hosted this years Australian Open of Surfing.Lanterns shaped like Terra-cotta Warriors were set up at Dawes Point in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

$13,890 - $15,535

Australian Dollar

anthropology, biology, business, chemsity, creative writing, English,

environmental studies, global public health, hsitory, journalism, media,

physics, psychology

4.6 million

2012

6 bedroom suites, each student has

private bathroom

hot and dry

50

no meal plan

26 faculty members

Thomas Street in Haymarket, Sydney’s Chinatown.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

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language, business, chemistry, cinema studies, dramatic literature, Hebrew and Judaic studies, history,

middle eastern studies, physics

400,000

NYU-arranged housing

in a residential area

warm and dry

25-35

no meal plan

student to faculty ratio: 1 to 2

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STUDENTS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON STUDYING IN D.C. By Michael Domanico

Drew Murray, CAS junior and in-tern at Devine Mulvey Longabaugh.

What motivated you to study in NYUDC?I’ve always been interested in poli-

tics and the culture that surrounds and envelops working in politics. So I always assumed after graduation I would come down to D.C. and try and “make it.” D.C. to me has always been what I assume New York City and Los Angeles are to young artists and performers — it’s the mecca of your chosen career path. So, when I heard of NYUDC, I was immediately interested and thought it would be a great test run to see if I could live and survive in D.C. and if politics was truly for me.

Based on your experiences far, would you recommend this site to another student?

Yes, but with that being said I do think NYUDC is for a certain stu-dent. This is not like going abroad in Europe where the sites may have a general focus, but are really open for all students. NYUDC is very politics-focused, also the journal-ism here is a big deal. I would say if those two things aren’t your major you’ll feel out of place here. With that warning if you are interested in politics or journalism and you have not been here yet, what are you doing? NYUDC is the place

you need to be. There are intern-ship opportunities and networking options here that are just not avail-able in New York City or at any of the other abroad sites.

Lizzie Johnson, CAS sopho-more, student president of NYUDC and intern at Devine Mulvey Longabaugh.

What motivated you to study in NYUDC?

I decided to study at NYUDC because I am cross-double major-ing in Tisch and CAS, and I tend to neglect my CAS major when I’m in New York because film school tends to be more fun and exciting. D.C. seemed like the place to go in order to knock out some of my politics re-quirements while also getting some valuable internship experience out-side of the arts. I also needed to take a break from the city because the constant energy and obligation to be doing something every minute was a little exhausting, so getting out for a semester while still being at NYU was a great choice.

Based on your experiences far, would you recommend this site to an-other student?

I would definitely recommend studying at NYUDC. There is a wealth of opportunity, and the students who study at the D.C. campus are all so

dedicated to their internships and to building their careers. The environ-ment created at the facility and the people who live and work there make being in D.C. all the greater and really encourage you to take advantage of all that D.C. and NYU have to offer while you’re studying away.

What has most surprised you about Washington, D.C. and NYUDC?

I was most surprised by how nice the facilities at NYUDC are. Every-thing in the residence hall is in really great condition, and it is a really nice area to live in.

Godfre Bayalama, CAS junior and intern at the Raben Group

What motivated you to study in NYUDC?This might sound kind of weird

but the main reason why decided to study in NYUDC is because I wanted to save money on food. Well, my sister lives in Silver Spring Maryland about half an hour from Washington. Ev-ery weekend she drives to NYUDC to supply me with food. I’m very glad that food is no longer a concern for me this semester.

Based on your experiences far, would you recommend this site to an-other student?

I would recommend this site to those who want to live in a very clean and nice dorm at least once while at NYU. The rooms are big and the

bathrooms are sumptuous. Other than that, I would recommend this site to students who really want to have small classes and build a strong relationship with professors who are leading practitioners in their fields.

What has most surprised you about Washington, D.C. and NYUDC?

I was really surprised by the D.C. super cold weather this winter. One of the other reasons why I wanted to study here is because of the warmer weather compared to New York. I guess I was wrong, it is so cold and super snowy this winter here. As for NYUDC, I was really surprised by the generosity of the program, so far we got lots of free food, free events and free NYUDC stuff.

Daniella Torres, Gallatin sopho-more and intern at the National Or-ganization for Women

What motivated you to study at NYUDC?It was so weird, because originally

this was never my first choice. I always wanted to go to NYU Abu Dhabi, but my mom would never let me. She wouldn’t even let me go to school outside of New York City, where I’m from originally. My mom finally agreed to let me study away as long as I remained close, so I chose D.C. I wanted to come to D.C. because I didn’t want to regret not studying away during college — I wanted to

live here and feel it out, see if I like it enough to live here again in the future. The classes seemed awesome, and I got offered a really awesome internship, which just convinced me even more to finally attend.

Based on your experiences so far, would you recommend this site to another student?

I’m not sure. I actually hate it here, but I know a lot of people who are having the time of their lives so far. I would say, if you’re very close to your parents, eat specific meals that require Ca-ribbean ingredients, don’t enjoy living in isolated areas, like to go clubbing, shopping, watch a movie or grab a smoke at midnight and know you’re not the only one in the street, don’t come. NYUDC isn’t the place for you. If you can bear with not having those things and you like the internships and classes offered, come, have a blast.

What surprised you most about Wash-ington, D.C. and NYUDC?

I didn’t think I’d regret, but as the days go on I feel more and more inclined to. I thought this was go-ing to be the best semester of my life, which it hasn’t been so far. I’ve learned to explore different parts of the city, and I really like those I’ve been to, and I also didn’t expect liv-ing here to be so expensive, even by New York standards.

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA

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65

no meal plan

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