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  • Our Admission Communications and Enrollment Services student team are available to share their insider view of life at The New School and its colleges. There are many ways you can interact with our student team — through email and phone conversations, through our Welcome Center Virtual Desk, on our student-run Welcome Center Instagram account, and by registering for a Virtual Student Team Talk or Student Panel. Our students look forward to hearing from you and helping to answer your questions!

  • Aishwarya - Parsons School of Design

    Aishwarya

    Parsons School of Design

    Aishwarya - Parsons School of Design

    Aishwarya

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Integrated Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Dublin, California
    When Not at Work:
     Explore the city with my friends, try new foods, and go thrifting!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Central Park

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    Ananya

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    Ananya

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    When Not at Work:
     I have "About Damn Time" by Lizzo playing on repeat!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Wherever the free stuff's at!

    Anna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Anna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Anna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Anna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: History (BA)
    Hometown: Davie, Florida
    When Not at Work:
     Go to the movies!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The Museum of Natural History

    Anushka

    Anushka

    Parsons School of Design

    Anushka

    Anushka

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Communication Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:
     I like to work out, experiment with different art media, and explore the city!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Dumbo! A lively waterfront with some of the most impressive views of the skyline.

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    Emma

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Emma W Headshot

    Emma

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Journalism (BA)
    Hometown: Bow, New Hampshire
    When Not at Work:
    I like to write and hang out with my friends.  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Pier 17!

    Ethan - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Ethan

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Ethan - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Ethan

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Politics (BA)
    Hometown: Tyler, Texas
    When Not at Work:
    Listen to music, sip cold brews, go out with friends.     
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    The West Village

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    Grace

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

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    Grace

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and The New School for Social Research

    Major: BA/MA—Global Studies (BA); Politics (MA)
    Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island
    When Not at Work: 
    I enjoy quality time with my cat, Nickie, cooking at home, splurging on rooftop cocktails, and walking in Domino Park to people-watch and write.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The small garden behind the New York Public Library. It is a wonderful place to decompress between classes or to enjoy an overpriced NYC coffee.

    Harry - Parsons School of Design

    Harry

    Parsons School of Design

    Harry - Parsons School of Design

    Harry

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Shanghai, China
    When Not at Work:
     Cook and watch Formula 1.    
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Anywhere by the water

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    Ilhan

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

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    Ilhan

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Major: Jazz Piano (BFA)
    Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
    When Not at Work:
     I go out with friends to see live music!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    Ornithology Jazz Club 

    Jayden - Schools of Public Engagement

    Jayden

    Schools of Public Engagement

    Jayden - Schools of Public Engagement

    Jayden

    Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Toronto, Canada
    When Not at Work:
     I walk around all the beautiful parks in New York, usually listening to a podcast or bringing a book with me!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: 
    The Upper West Side

    Jovanna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Jovanna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Jovanna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Jovanna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Politics (BA)
    Hometown: Gainesville, Florida
    When Not at Work:
    Spend time outside, make art for brand, catch live shows, and read! 
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    The Piers! I love a good view, glistening water, and enjoying outdoor space with friends.

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    Keara

    Parsons School of Design

    Keara Headshot

    Keara

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
    When Not at Work: 
    Spend time with friends and explore NYC.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     My apartment fire escape, because of its amazing view

    Marieke - Mannes School of Music

    Marieke

    Mannes School of Music

    Marieke - Mannes School of Music

    Marieke

    Mannes School of Music

    Major: Vocal Performance (MM)
    Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa
    When Not at Work:
     Browse thrift stores, design and make dresses, star in film or photo shoots with NYC creatives, and shop ingredients for African and Asian food.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Central Park and Washington Square Park when the weather is nice. Nothing like fresh air, live music, and sunshine!

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    Nishita

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    Nishita

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Maharashtra, India
    When Not at Work:
     Grab a cup of coffee along with my favorite novel or dance just for fun.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The Hoboken waterfront—it's so peaceful and the NYC skyline is simply breathtaking.

    Noelia - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Noelia

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Noelia - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Noelia

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Global Studies (BA)
    Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
    When Not at Work:
    Bake something sweet and go to the movies!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Mariebelle Chocolatier

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    Oyku

    Parsons School of Design

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    Oyku

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Product Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
    When Not at Work:
     I like to spend a sunny day out, do tae kwon do, and play with my cat, Lilo.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Gantry Plaza State Park—it has an amazing view and a very calming environment.

    Rainy - Parsons School of Design

    Rainy

    Parsons School of Design

    Rainy - Parsons School of Design

    Rainy

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (BFA)
    Hometown: Chengdu, China
    When Not at Work:
     Freestyle dance, baking, and going to choreo class or interesting dance events in the city. 
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Pier 36

    Sam - Parsons School of Design

    Sam

    Parsons School of Design

    Sam - Parsons School of Design

    Sam

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (BFA)
    Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
    When Not at Work:
     Draw and play video games with my friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Chinatown, and all the incredible food spots and local markets there 

    Swetha

    Swetha

    Schools of Public Engagement

    Swetha

    Swetha

    Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    When Not at Work:
     I like to sing.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    Hoboken Park. The view of New York's skyline from there reminds me of why I dreamed of being here my whole life.

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    Tyler

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Tyler Photo

    Tyler

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Major: Jazz and Contemporary Music—Guitar (BFA)
    Hometown: Los Angeles, California
    When Not at Work:
     I like to bike all around and listen to music with a nice cookie in hand.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Rockaway Beach—best waves in NY!

    Udita

    Udita

    Parsons School of Design

    Udita

    Udita

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Marketing and Communication (AAS)
    Hometown: Delhi, India
    When Not at Work:
     I like to listen to classic music, spend time in a park by the water, go out shopping—basically explore New York!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    I love Dumbo! Being a big-time water person, there is nothing that makes me feel calmer and happier than the pebble beach in Dumbo!  

    Veda

    Veda

    Parsons School of Design

    Veda

    Veda

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Interior Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:
     I like to visit parks and small eateries in the city.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Madison Square Park

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