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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: Trusting the Process
“I don’t know where life will take me, but one of the biggest things I’ve...
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Chen Xinyue ’22: Learning, Coding, and Growing at NYU Shanghai
“At NYU Shanghai, we are encouraged and inspired by others to find our true...
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Harry Hua, MA TESOL ’22: A Teacher in Students’ Shoes
“In this ever-changing world, the knowledge and skills acquired in college will...
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Bongani Ntsakani Musikavanhu ’22: Embracing His Inner Indiana Jones in Shanghai
“NYU Shanghai in a sense, has been my luck.”
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Steve Cai Jingyuan ’22 - A Bridge Between Cultures
Cai talks about his time as a research assistant, basketball captain, and his...
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Dean Keith Ross: Mastering Machine Learning in Shanghai
I thought taking part in building the first Sino-US joint university would be...
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Wu Xiaogang: A Researcher’s Journey Home
“I have a special attachment to Shanghai, a place I’d like to call home. This...