Online Student Resources
Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)
This office of NYU serves as a central reference point providing international students with help in legal, cultural, social, and personal matters.
Stern Student Clubs and SCorp International Student Committee
The student government has an international committee focused on the international student community at Stern. There are international clubs at Stern which plan various activities with a global focus, including treks.
Language Opportunities
We recognize the importance of language when entering a new country. Whether on a full-semester study abroad or week-long DBi, it’s key to know a few phrases, and ideal to begin to develop fluency.
Language Options for Outgoing/ Incoming Study Abroad or DBi Students
ABC Language Exchange
All students are invited to take a group class at ABC Language Exchange, one of New York’s premier language schools, located near Penn Station. There are over 23 languages offered, and instruction is held in classrooms with a maximum of 9 students. New classes, with varying levels, begin every month!
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Stern MBA students receive a 10% discount + a waiver of the $50 registration fee (enter the code NYU Stern Discount in the dialog box at the bottom of the payment page). All learning materials/ texts are included in the price of your course. To register, visit http://www.abclang.com and click on the language of your choice.
NYU Speaking Freely
All NYU undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate in NYU Speaking Freely, a free, ten-week language coaching session. Each week, you'll 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 School of Continuing and Professional Studies
You can also enroll in language courses through NYU’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. These courses will not be covered by your Stern tuition, and will not count toward your Stern degree, but they are a way to learn a language in a more formal setting. Click here to learn more about registration and pricing.
Stern MBA Exchange Buddy Program
The Exchange Buddy Program matches Incoming Exchange Students with Stern MBA students. This partnership can work both ways--Stern students offer information about the Stern community, academics and cultural information--while having the opportunity to practice a foreign language and learn about a new culture. Sign up to be a “buddy” at scorp@stern.nyu.edu.
Free Online Language Resources
You can also visit the following websites for free online language training: Fluent Future and Busuu. Fluent Future is a community based language exchange platform — learn languages by using their database to make contact with members wishing to learn your language. Busuu utilizes integrated video chat to offer over 150 learning units covering topics and grammar.
DBi “Crash Course” in Language and Culture
Prior to departure, Stern DBi students are invited to participate in a two hour “crash course.” This 1 hour course is designed to equip students with some basic vocabulary and phrases to help them get through some typical tourist situations (getting directions, going to a restaurant, etc.). In addition, a cross-cultural component will be integrated into the course to provide students with some basic "dos or don’ts" which may help students impress the natives with their sensitivity to the local culture and possibly avoid some common embarrassing cultural gaffes. Also, it's fun and a great opportunity to learn beforehand about the part of the world you will be exploring with your fellow classmates who will be accompanying you on the program!