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Washington Square Park – The Campus Without Walls

Home to unexpected turn of events, random friendships, celebrities in hoodies and jeans, solo chess players, movie sets, artists, designers,…

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A Saturday on the Upper East Side

📍Destination: ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’ Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Warm(er) weather and excited New Yorkers…

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A Day in the Life of an NYU Student

Grab your cup of coffee, let’s go! My first class begins at 11 AM – which is earlier than it…

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Who Has 4+ Hours to Wait in Line for a Custom ‘Valentino’ Bouquet?

Hint: Probably Way More People Than You Think! On a very random Friday walk in SoHo, I spotted a green…

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Just another Thursday in NYC!

It’s a sunny Thursday morning in New York, though ten layers of clothes wouldn’t be wildly inappropriate. On my way…

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New York in December — When the Lights Really Inspire…

From Saks Fifth’s Magical Light Show to the Dreamy Performance of the Radio City Rockettes and Everything in Between, The…

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… And Just Like That I Found Myself in the Middle of Carrie’s Brunch Date with Charlotte and Miranda (Well, Sort Of)

They say when you repeat something a thousand times, it becomes real — Let’s just say I’m a big “Sex…

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The F.R.I.E.N.D.S Experience: The One Where Fans Immerse into to the Lives of Their Favorite TV Friends

From signed original scripts of the final episode to interactive set recreations, this is a dream come true for Friends…

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The Museum of Ice Cream Looks Great on Instagram, But How About in Real Life?

I’m not quite sure how a bunch of selfie-worthy backdrops, a self-explanatory sprinkle-pool, a very pink subway photo booth, and…

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Global Citizen Festival New York City, NY

Two weeks before to the festival, I was watching the MTV Video Music Awards live from my apartment – Little…

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A Detox Getaway: The Best Gift for Thyself

What I Thought Would Be Torturous Ended Up Boosting My Mental, Spiritual & Physical Energy — Because Nothing Tastes as…

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Dear New York, I Miss You

Roughly a month ago, I was lucky enough to call you home – except I didn’t know how lucky I…

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From workout and diet challenges to DIY tutorials, these are the 6 stream-worthiest YouTube videos created for quarantined viewers, by quarantined Youtubers

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Six years after its opening, Dominique Ansel Bakery still has a line outside its doors – But not for the Cronut

About six years ago, foodies – New Yorkers and tourists alike – were bedazzled by the taste and photogenic appeal…

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Is the In-Store Glossier Experience Glossy enough to wait 30+ Minutes?

Glossier is a beauty brand founded by Emily Weiss (NYU’07) who, after years of blogging, launched an e-commerce site in…

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NYU’s Fashion Panel Addressed Media and Streetwear as Complements

Guests from Highsnobiety, Complex and Surface gathered at NYU on Wednesday to discuss how media intersects with streetwear — a…

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New York Fashion Week: A ‘Simple’ Breakdown of a Hectic Week

Unpuzzling the Pieces of a Runway Show

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The Not-So-Usual Streets of New York

Where a Brief Walk in a Random Street is Worth Countless Movie Scenes The intersection of Broadway and Prince Street…

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Welcome!

Dear Reader, This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay…

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Why New York? Why Me?

Introducing myself and my blog: Becoming a New Yorker. Welcome and enjoy!

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https://nyunews.com/culture/bstyle/2019/09/13/tired-trends/

https://www.freshu.io/yaprak-ugurses/the-sat-is-not-your-only-ticket-to-college

https://nyunews.com/culture/2019/11/25/instagram-like-removal/

 

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