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Leah Bian Runhe ’23 on Creativity and Finding Oneself

For Leah Bian Runhe ’23, creativity has been a process of experimentation, not…

Sally Park ’22 on Learning to be Adaptable

Sally's biggest NYU Shanghai lesson? Become resilient and adaptable.

William Yeh ’25 on Chasing the Unconventional

His startup Braintrance has raised $5 million in funding within a year,…

Yolanda Huang Yiyue ’26: Where Music Meets the Mind

“As for NYU Shanghai,” she said with a quiet certainty, “within its abundance…

Cecilia Li Sisi, IMA Low Res ’26: Between Screens and the World

Cecilia Li Sisi, IMA Low Res ’26 has followed her curiosity across disciplines…

AJ Noble ’26: Jumping to New Heights

Born and raised in the US, AJ spent his early childhood in Singapore– and it…

Sophia Wan Zhiyan ’26: Portrait of a Young Artist

Sophia Wan Zhiyan ’26 didn't always see herself as an artist. But four…

Maotou Zhou, MSOMS ’26: Making Connections, Leading Together

“I’d say my career path hasn’t been linear,” he reflected. “I wanted to have my…

Raquel Jimenez ’26: Choose the Harder Path and Make it Your Own

It's been a tough road since she took a 180-degree turn and switched major…

Rudraksha Bhukhanwala ’26: Choosing Purpose, Creating Community

How NYUSH NOW anchorman Rudrasksha (Rudy) Bhukhanwala ’26 found his calling for…

Cao Yijia ’26: Pursuing Curiosity Over Certainty

Looking back on her college career, Yijia doesn’t hesitate with her rating: a…

Emily Tsiang on Cities, Agency, and Experiential Learning

Emily Tsiang exemplifies how life design extends beyond the classroom,…