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Sharon Zhao Hanyu ’23: Embracing the Unknown

When Sharon Zhao Hanyu ’23 was a high school senior in Ningbo, Zhejiang, she…
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Kerry Zhang Yaqi ’23: Making Education Accessible

Zhang Yaqi ’23 looked back to her experience at a cram-focused, discipline-…
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Adib El Ounani ’23: Thriving Outside His Comfort Zone

Adib El Ounani '23 reflects on key aspects of his time at NYU Shanghai:…
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Dennis Hu Shiyi ’23: Following His Heart

“NYU Shanghai taught me that the real benefit of every experience is getting to…
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Alumni Voices: Jack B. Du ’17

Jack B. Du ’17, NYU Abu Dhabi Associate Arts Instructor of Interactive Media
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Ariana Alvarez ’23: Creating Change Through Diplomacy

“Coming to Shanghai and seeing how some people could have two or three…
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Alumni Voices: Kylee Madison Borger ’17

Kylee Madison Borger ’17 has never been afraid to try new things. Ten years…
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Alumni Voices: Matthew Fertig ’22

Four years later, the recent graduate sat down to talk about his NYU Shanghai…
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Cao Rui MA TESOL ’23: Turning Interest Into Profession

From a teenager just getting started to an English major in college and now an…
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A Taste of Shanghai with Christina Bowllan ’22

Christina Bowllan has always used souvenirs and snacks as a way to share her…
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Elin Shi Yiling ’22: Finding my Path to Passion

“I believe this is only possible because of the inclusive and supportive spirit…
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Sam Ong ’22 on Trusting the Process

“I don’t know where life will take me, but one of the biggest things I’ve…