Student Resources

Language-Learning Tools, Travel Resources, and International Student Resources

 
 

Learn the Language!

NYU Speaking Freely

All NYU undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate in NYU Speaking Freely, a free, longer-term language coaching session. Each week, students will learn how to communicate on a different topic, or you might enjoy a related activity--a movie, concert, or neighborhood visit--as part of a small informal language group. No books are required, and there's no pressure of grades!

NYU Language Courses

Students can also enroll in language courses through NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. These courses will not be covered by Stern tuition, and will not count toward a Stern degree, but they are a way to learn a language in a more formal setting.

Free Online Language Resources

New York University has a partnership with Mango, an online language learning program offering over 60 foreign languages. Students can access this program by searching for "Mango" under "Database A-Z" on the New York University Library homepage. Students need only their NYU Net ID to create an account.

We recognize the importance of understanding the local language when entering a new country. Whether our students are on a full-semester study abroad, a summer program, or a DBi, it's helpful to know a few phrases and work toward fluency. We have provided some options from around the university that are available to students.

LGBTQ+ and Diversity Resources

An important aspect of studying away is the opportunity to learn more about your chosen host country and how identities may be understood and perceived within this new context. We encourage you to begin researching some of the challenges and opportunities you may encounter, and plan ahead by identifying people and resources that can help you make the most of your experience away.

LGBTQ+ Resources

The following websites below contain additional LGBTQ+ resources while traveling abroad.

NYU:
LGBTQ+ Center

Government:
US Department of State - LGBTQ+ Travelers
TSA - Transgender Passengers Guidance

Other Organizations:
ILGA World - contains resources specific to each country
NAFSA Rainbow SIG
Outright International
Diversity Abroad

Diversity Resources at NYU

Each NYU Global Site also offers additional brief descriptions of identity-based topics, as well as access to people, resources, and programs you can connect with before and after you get there.

Argentina: Buenos Aires
Australia: Sydney
Czech Republic: Prague
France: Paris
Germany: Berlin
Ghana: Accra
Israel: Tel Aviv
Italy: Florence
Spain: Madrid
UAE: Abu Dhabi
United Kingdom: London
USA: Los Angeles, Washington DC

International Student Resources

Office of Global Services (OGS)

This office of NYU serves as a central reference point providing international students with help in legal, cultural, social, and personal matters.

SGov International Student Committee

The student government has an international committee focused on the international student community at Stern. There are also international clubs at Stern which plan various activities with a global focus.