Features

By Savannah Prager January 1, 2023 NYU junior Leah El-Ouazzane is a born traveler, growing up in Paris, Texas and San Francisco. So it seemed likely that a study abroad semester would enhance her college experience. She spent a semester in Tel Aviv, followed by another this fall in  Buenos Aires, even planning on a possible third in London. However, when she arrived in Argentina last September, she was surprised by her homesickness. Living with a host family that mainly spoke Spanish, … [Read more...] about Students Adjust to Semester Abroad

By Mariam Khan January 1, 2023 When UAE-born Shehzeen Jamil moved abroad to pursue a master’s in finance, she got much more than a degree. The coffee fanatic began an Instagram account reviewing cafes around London, a pastime she soon realized could be morphed into a business. In 2019, she launched a startup called SIPPY — an online digital marketplace for coffee beans and roasters.  Jamil’s ambition to create a business out of her passion is emblematic of a driving trend for many … [Read more...] about Passion to Profession: UAE Women Entrepreneurs