"I absolutely loved study abroad, and I think NYU students should do it at least once during their undergraduate career. NYU is a huge school, and it is often criticized for its lack of community. However, study abroad gives students the opportunity to be part of a small program where they can know the names of all of their peers. I'd like to help in getting the word out about study abroad and letting students know exactly how amazing of an experience it can be."
- Cassidy Havens, NYU Prague
"My experience was incredible. It far exceeded my expectations, which were mainly that I would learn better Spanish and take some interesting classes. I got very close with my host mother, made some of the best friends that I now have at NYU (back here in NY!) did some really amazing traveling in the northern provinces, learned tango, (one of the best things I did in Buenos Aires) and generally had the best time of my life. I want to be a global ambassador because I feel like Buenos Aires doesn't get the publicity it deserves and because I want other people to get to experience it. And I need someone to talk to about Argentina, because all my friends who didn't go are getting tired of hearing about it."
- Katie Falconer, NYU Buenos Aires
"Study abroad was a life changing experience. You never really know what you're missing out on until you go and experience for yourself. Being abroad also helped me acquire all new life skills, living in another country, adjusting to its way of life, meeting new people, trying new food, conversing in a different language, booking my own flights and hotels, managing my money and paying bills on time. Time management was another thing that I really had to work on, especially if I wanted to travel all of Europe while I was there for a short time of three and half months. It was the most rewarding semester of my life and I would do it again and again if I could."
Ruma Mazumdar, NYU Florence
"I had an amazing experience in Ghana -- it was the most eye-opening experience I've ever had. We had numerous trips all over Ghana, including one to a village that has yet to have electricity. There were plenty of volunteer/internship opportunities to get involved in. I met a ton of local people from all walks of life with all types of stories. Best of all, I was able to take classes at a local university and see what college life is like in Ghana. All of this really exposed me to a completely different culture, and helped me to discover so much about myself that I didn't know. Also, Ghanaian people's hospitality is truly one of a kind!"
-Craig Tian, NYU Accra
