Andrew Benjamin – Spring 17
In what city or town did you grow up in?
New Haven, Connecticut
Where are you currently living?
New York, New York
What was your major?
Finance and Accounting
Why did you choose to study away at NYU Sydney?
All my friends went to Europe and I knew I was looking for something totally different and outside of my comfort zone. I didn’t know anyone going into Australia and came out with some amazing friends that I hang out with all the time now.
How would you describe your experience at NYU Sydney?
Easily the best four months of my life. There was just so much going on all around me and always an opportunity to do something new.
What was your favorite class and why?
Introduction to Psychology with Tim Marsh (Tim Tam)! He knows everything there is to know about psychology and he makes the class super relatable and interesting.
What was your favorite trip, excursion (Student Life or class related)?
Surfing trip! I’m still embarrassingly bad, but that was my first time surfing and it led to me to continue learning well after leaving Australia!
Where are you currently working/studying?
Finance and Accounting!
When thinking about your experience at NYU Sydney what stands out to you most?
The new friends I made, both with the students and the staff!
How has your experience at NYU Sydney impacted life after college?
Definitely made me more independent and a lot more comfortable with being uncomfortable.