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海外学习是上海纽约大学每位学生的必经之路。大三起，学生要前往纽约大学全球教育体系中的其他校园和海外学习中心，进行至少一学期的学习。五位大四学生与学弟学妹，分享了海外学习带给他们的满满收获。

Alexandra Bianco

海外学习地点：纽约大学柏林海外学习中心

选择原因：因为它不同寻常的过往。这座城市融合了政治、历史、文化、外国语言，以及各种经历。

最喜欢的课：当然是德语课！我修读了密集语言课程，享受上课的每一刻。老师对教学充满激情，在学德语的过程中所了解的文化知识及历史背景，让我更加理解和欣赏柏林的方方面面。

意外之处：点上一杯德式冰咖啡，你喝到的咖啡加的不是冰块，而是一勺香草冰激凌！

一个词总结这座城市：“Genau”（就是这样）。在柏林的时候，我经常用到这个词，这个词的意思是“精确”、“正是你说的这样”。柏林人会用这个词，而不用“是的”、“当然了”、“我同意”。“Genau”这个词，涵盖了柏林所具有的自愿包容、参与的特点，让人感到鼓舞。

海外收获：一些事情也许你并不擅长，但不妨碍你去探索它们。无论是布鲁斯舞、摄影、学习德语，还是尝试新的食物，柏林为个人的成长与探索提供了丰富多样的机会，一个包容、支持的环境。在柏林的一年彻底改变了我，让我变成一个更好的学生、一个更好的人。在时间管理、财务预算和健康饮食等方面，我都大有进步。学业上，我对正在学习的人文专业领域的课题，有了深入了解，希望在学术上做进一步探索。 柏林的经历，让我成为现在的自己。

叶霖

海外学习地点：纽约大学佛罗伦萨海外学习中心

选择原因：佛罗伦萨是文艺复兴的发源地，也是美与艺术的象征。

最喜欢的课：媒体、民主与行动主义。这门课让我理解每天所身处的欧洲的政治是怎么回事。

意外之处：我在意大利胖了20磅（约18斤），所以你应该知道答案了吧？意大利美食！

一个词总结这座城市：一生难得。

海外收获：不同的文化对宗教和生活有着完全不同的理解。不要去评价别人，对文化相对主义持开放之心。我在佛罗伦萨度过了人生最美妙的几个时刻，每周末和好友去不同的国家旅行探索，了解美丽的欧洲大陆，以及它的文化和政治。我和寄宿家庭度过了欢乐时光，充分沉浸在意大利文化中。 这段海外学习经历让我成为一个更好的人。

Lizzie Leclaire

海外学习地点：纽约大学布宜诺斯艾利斯海外学习中心

选择原因：继续学习西班牙语，探索未知的世界。

最喜欢的课：今日阿根廷（Argentina Today）。这门课完全由西班牙语讲授，是了解我所在的这座城市的最佳方式，也能随时练习口语。

意外惊喜：去阿根廷南部看冰川，同一周，我又去了北部的热带雨林。在阿根廷旅行的种种便利和所经历的多样气候，让人难以置信！

用一个词总结这座城市：鼓舞人心。

海外收获：我学会了如何更好地平衡学业与生活。 尽管布宜诺斯艾利斯的课程强度大、要求高，但我仍能放慢步伐，享受在这座城市的美好时光。我得以探索一种全新的文化，看到未知的世界。 布宜诺斯艾利斯有着有趣的历史，在这座城市生活的同时慢慢认识和了解它，这真是不可思议。 我也很喜欢我的寄宿家庭，他们让我的这一学期变得如此精彩。 希望有一天能故地重游。

马腾 （Martin）

海外学习地点：纽约大学阿布扎比海外学习中心

选择原因：能够探索游历阿布扎比。这样一来，纽约大学全球教育体系的三个门户校园，我就全都去过了。我喜欢打篮球，这里设施先进的室内篮球场对我的诱惑也很大。

最喜欢的课：Goffredo Puccetti 教授的“Yes Logo”课。教授指导我们动手实践，从头脑风暴、软件的使用，到设计出一个完整作品，掌握设计全过程。我们为阿联酋和意大利建交45周年设计标志，我的作品入选了学生设计个人组前3名。我们还为自然世界基金会设计了熊猫标志，并向酋长展示了这一设计。

意外之处：早上6点半就开始篮球训练。

用一个词总结这座城市：充满活力。

海外收获：我认识到学习非专业领域之外内容的意义在哪里。除了设计课，出于个人兴趣，我还学了绘画和战略管理课。了解到人们如何获得成功，以及他们为达成目标所做的努力，让我深受启发。

Nofar Hamrany

海外学习地点：纽约大学华盛顿特区海外学习中心

选择原因：我对政治和公共政策感兴趣，自然而然，华盛顿特区最适合我，这里有很多实习机会。华盛顿特区海外学习中心是一个紧密联系的小社区，我能结识很多学生、教授和员工。

最喜欢的课：经济危机

意外之处：美国大选结果。当时华盛顿特区的人大多认为希拉里·克林顿会赢，他们都信心满满，然而，特朗普的胜选让大家期望破灭。大选之夜，我就在白宫这里，特朗普的支持者和反对者群集于此。很多人哭了，他们对选举结果深感失望。

用一个词总结这座城市：权力。

海外收获：这不仅是一个旅行的机会，还让你更好地了解当地人的生活。我仔细比较了在华盛顿特区，与在中国和以色列生活的差异。特拉维夫是以色列的最大城市，人们的穿着相对随意，生活节奏舒缓，你可以穿短裤、拖鞋上班，然后直奔海滩。 在华盛顿特区，人们日常西装笔挺，有时周末也要工作。上海是这两种生活方式之间的一种平衡。

The Development of a Global Perspective

Study Away is an integral part of every NYU Shanghai student’s college experience, with most spending at least one semester studying at one NYU’s global sites. Five NYU Shanghai seniors share their study away stories from Buenos Aires to Berlin.

Alexandra Bianco

Studied Away at:NYU Berlin

Why:Because of its incredibly unique past, which has formed a city that is a blend of political histories, cultures, foreign languages, and experiences.

Favorite Class:Definitely German language class! I enrolled in the intensive courses, and loved every moment of them. The language instructors are each very passionate about teaching, and the cultural knowledge that comes with learning German allows you to understand and appreciate every aspect of Berlin.

Surprised by:Ordering an “Eiskaffee” will not result in an iced coffee; instead, you will be served coffee with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Berlin in One Word:“Genau”. It is the most common word that I used in Berlin. It means “exactly”. Berliners use this word instead of “yes,” “sure,” or even “I agree”. “Genau” encompasses the willingly participatory nature of Berlin, and its encouraging atmosphere.

The Experience Taught Me:It’s completely alright to be bad at something and still pursue it. Whether it’s blues dancing, photography, practicing German, or even trying new foods, Berlin provides ample opportunities for personal growth, as well as a supportive environment for you to do so. My year in Berlin definitely changed me for the better as both a student, and as a person. Aspects such as time management, financial budgeting, and even eating in a healthy manner, have all become second nature. Academically, I have a much deeper understanding of the topics that I am studying for my humanities major, and feel intellectually invigorated. My experiences in Berlin have helped make me the person I am today.

Lin Ye

Studied Away at:NYU Florence

Why:Florence is the birthplace of Renaissance art and an icon of beauty and mystery.

Favorite Class:Media, Democracy and Activism, because it enabled me to understand the European politics around me every day.

Surprised By:I gained 20 pounds in Italy, so now you know how amazing the Italian food is!

Florence in One Word:Once-in-a-lifetime (See how I cheated there!)

The Experience Taught Me:Different cultures have totally different understandings about religion and life. Don’t judge others and stay open to cultural relativism. I also had several of the most beautiful life moments in Florence, such as traveling to different countries every weekend with my best friends, understanding the beautiful European cultures and dynamic EU politics and living with a perfect homestay family to immerse myself in Italian culture. My study away experience has shaped me to be a better person.

Lizzie Leclaire

Studied Away at:NYU Buenos Aires

Why:To continue my study of the Spanish language and to explore a new part of the world.

Favorite Class:Argentina Today, because it focused on the culture and politics of Argentina, but was taught entirely in Spanish. It was a great way to learn about the country I was living in and practice my Spanish.

Surprised By:Being able to travel to see a glacier in southern Argentina and then in the same week seeing the rainforest in the northern part of the country. The ease of travel in Argentina and the variety of climates is incredible!

Buenos Aires in One Word:Inspiring

The Experience Taught Me:How to better fit my academic life into the rest of my life. Even though classes in Buenos Aires are rigorous, I was able to slow down with the pace of the city and really enjoy my time there. I loved my study away experience in Buenos Aires because I was able to explore an entirely new culture and see a new part of the world. Buenos Aires has such an interesting history and being able to learn about it while living in the city was incredible. I also loved my host family, which really helped to make it a great semester. I hope to go back some day to visit!

Ma Teng (Martin)

Studied Away at:NYU Abu Dhabi

Why:To explore Abu Dhabi and complete my travel among the three main global sites. I am also passionate about basketball, so I couldn’t resist the fact that they had a state of the art indoor basketball court.

Favorite Class:Yes Logo, taught by Goffredo Puccetti. He taught us through direct experience--from start to end, from brainstorming, using software and creating finished products. We designed a logo celebrating 45 years of Italy-UAE relations, and mine was picked in the top 3 of all the students’ individual designs. We also worked on a logo for WWF-EWS, which we even presented to the sheikh.

Surprised by:basketball practice starting at 6:30am!

Abu Dhabi in One Word:Inspiring

The Experience Taught Me:The value of studying disciplines outside my planned major. In addition to design, I took a painting course and a strategic management course out of pure interest. Learning about how people succeed and what they do to reach their goals was eye opening for me.

Nofar Hamrany

Studied Away at:NYU Washington DC

Why:It fed into my interests of politics and public policy, and the internship opportunities there are amazing! I also valued that as a smaller community, I was able to get to know students, professors and staff members personally there.

Favorite Class:Financial Crises

Surprised by:The US election result! There was a palpable feeling in Washington that Hillary Clinton would win. Most people were in good spirits until the shock of Donald Trump’s win began to set. I was at the White House on election night when crowds of Trump supporters and protesters swarmed the area. Many people were crying, upset and struck with grief over the results.

Washington DC in One Word:Power.

The Experience Taught:More than just being a chance to travel, it’s also getting to better understand the lives of local people. I contemplated what living in DC was like compared to living in China and Israel. Although Tel Aviv is the most metropolitan city in Israel, people are generally more casual and it’s an easy-going pace of life. You can wear shorts and flip flops to work and go to the beach right after. In DC, people are in suits and jackets by day and sometimes work through the weekends. In Shanghai, I feel a balance between both ways of life.

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