Pre-Professional Advising at CAS

The College of Arts and Science's Preprofessional Advising Center helps students who are thinking about law, the health professions (e.g., medicine, dentistry, etc.), business, or other professional training, to plan their education with these goals in mind and to decide how, when, and where to apply to professional school. Preprofessional advisors help students explore various professions, suggest related readings, provide statistical information about the probability of admission to selected schools, and assist with the application process. Co-curricular programs are also offered, including panels by professionals, resume writing and interviewing workshops, and internships.

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Pre-Health Program

Attend an overview session:

Are you considering a health career? Would you like to talk about your plans with a preprofessional advisor? Join us for a prehealth overview! During these sessions, a member of the preprofessional advising staff will provide an overview of: 

• Prehealth academic requirements 
• Ways to develop your preprofessional portfolio and expand your extracurricular involvement 
• The application process for schools of the health professions 

The session will be followed by a question and answer session so that you can get immediate responses to your prehealth questions. 

A group overview will be your first touchpoint with our office and is a great opportunity to connect with other students in our prehealth community. The sessions will give you a foundation for what it means to be a prehealth student and will inform future individual meetings that you have with a member of our staff. Space at each overview session is limited, so reserve your seat as soon as possible.

 

Monday, November 3rd

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Silver 907

RSVP

Thursday, November 13th

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Silver 907

RSVP

Pre-Health Calendar of Events

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Pre-Law Program

Upcoming Events:

Writing the Personal Statement for Law School

Need help with drafting a compelling personal statement for your law school applications? If so, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Writing the Personal Statement for Law School workshop presented by the NYU Preprofessional Advising Center and the NYU Expository Writing Program. This workshop is designed to guide you through the process of writing your personal statement for your law school applications. During the workshop, we will discuss the “Do’s and Don’ts” of writing a law school personal statement, and it will also include a brainstorming exercise to help you generate ideas for potential topics. Additionally, an admissions officer from the NYU School of Law will attend to answer questions and to lend perspective on what law schools are looking for in a personal statement. In order to accommodate the interactive nature of the workshop, attendance will be capped at 30 students.

Monday, November 3rd

4:55 pm - 6:45 pm

25 W 4th C-20

Space is limited, so RSVP here today! 

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Pre-Law Overview Session

 All prelaw students must attend a prelaw overview session prior to scheduling an individual appointment with a preprofessional advisor. During these sessions, a member of the preprofessional advising staff will provide an overview of the law school application process and examine how to develop your application portfolio. The overview will be followed by a question and answer session so that you are able to get immediate responses to your prelaw questions. 

Thursday, November 6th

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Silver 907

RSVP

Pre-Law Calendar of Events

~*~ NYC Halloween ~*~

CAS International Student Coffee Hour

Join us in 1 hour!

At this week’s Coffee Hour we will celebrate Halloween traditions, both in the United States, and related holidays/festivals around the world. We’ll screen some fun and spooky media clips and will have festive beverages and snacks for the holiday. We hope you’ll join us to enjoy this fascinating and fun holiday and to share similar holidays from your own tradition(s). And in the spirit of Halloween, feel free to wear a costume! This Coffee Hour will be co-hosted by the CAS International Student Club (ISC).

Silver Center 907

Thursday, October 30th (today!)

4:30 - 5:45 PM

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NYC Tradition: Village Halloween Parade

New York City's 41st annual parade - make plans to watch and/or participate (must be in costume to join)

The Parade runs STRAIGHT up 6th Ave. from Spring to 16th Street

Friday, October 31st, 7:00PM

The streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street, so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route…(or better yet, join the Parade!) 

The Parade starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 11:00 pm.

  

NYU World Tour ~~ This Week!

NYU World Tour celebrates the history, traditions, and culture of each of our Global Sites! Events celebrating the diversity of cultures and traditions within the respective communities are held at every global site. Events at the Washington Square campus are highlighted by the World Tour Grand Bazaar and World Film Festival.

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GRINGO TRAILS is a feature-length documentary that raises urgent questions about one of the most powerful globalizing forces of our time: tourism. Spanning South America, Africa and Asia, the tourist pathway known as the “gringo trail” has facilitated both life-altering adventures and the despoiling of many once virgin environments. The film follows stories along the trail to reveal the complex relationships between colliding cultures: host countries hungry for financial security and the tourists who provide it in their quest for authentic experiences. Courtesy of Icarus Films.

OCTOBER 29  •  7 TO 9 PM  •  5 WASHINGTON PLACE, RM 101

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Take a tour around our global network without leaving the heart of Greenwich Village. The Grand Bazaar will feature free food from around the world, entertainment, giveaways, and will give you insight into each of NYU's global sites.

OCTOBER 30  •  12 TO 3 PM  •  KIMMEL 4TH FLOOR 

 

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Additional events to mark on your calendars:

 

NYU WORLD TOUR: GLOBAL EDUCATION EXPO
                                                                                                                     
As part of NYU World Tour 2014, the NYU Global Education Expo will offer attendees the chance to learn about exciting study away opportunities available to NYU students. Stop by before or after the Global Bazaar, stop by and talk to staff, advisers, and student alumni about semester and summer programs at our academic centers and beyond.  

October 30 • 12 TO 3 PM  •  Kimmel, Room 404/405

 

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NYU WORLD TOUR: RECOGNIZING OUR INTERCULTURAL SKILLS

We don’t always stop to recognize the skills we develop when working with people from other cultures or living in other countries. What are these valuable skills? How do we articulate them to others? How do they serve us personally and professionally? Join the Steinhardt Office of Student Affairs for an interactive workshop on recognizing our intercultural skills.

October 30 • 3:30 PM TO 4:45 PM • Pless Hall 3rd Floor Lounge

RSVP NOW »

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ACCESS NYU'S GLOBAL NETWORK: NYU GLOBAL PROGRAMS INFO SESSIONS
NYU offers students the opportunity to study away in some of the world’s most exhilarating cities. Every Friday throughout the semester, the Office of Global Programs will host an information session providing you with all the details to access these amazing opportunities!

October 31 • 2 PM TO 3 PM • ARC LL05, 18 Washington Place

RSVP NOW » 

One-to-World Annual Halloween Party

It's that time of year - grab your mask or broom and head to the One-to-World Halloween event!

Tickets are selling fast, so reserve yours now:

Register here

When: Thursday, October 30th, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Where: DROM in the East Village

Cost: $25 a person, or $20 for groups of 5+

Costumes highly recommended!

Are You Thinking About Graduate School?

If yes, please join NYU faculty, staff, and current graduate students for upcoming panel discussions on graduate school preparation, program selection and application, academic expectations in graduate school, and professional opportunities following a Master's or PhD program.  

RSVP here 

Silver Center, 31 Washington Place

Jurow Hall (ground floor)

Panel: Graduate School in the Natural Sciences
Monday, October 27, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Panel: Graduate School in the Humanities
Thursday, November 13, 5:00pm-6:00pm

MET Opera & More!

So far this semester has been a great success - and we want to thank all of you for coming out to our Coffee Hour events!

Tonight, we have a special trip planned to see Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera!

If you have any questions, contact Brendan.Rose@nyu.edu

Don't forget your Metro card!

We will also have a special CAS Coffee Hour discussion about the MET Opera specifically, and the unique art of opera more generally!

 Silver Center, Room 907

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

If you are not going to the opera, you are still more than welcome to join us for the Coffee Hour discussion!

Here are some photos from previous events:

High Line Walk

Central Park

MET Museum Visit

Thanks again everyone and good luck on midterms!

Spend Thanksgiving with Family!

One-to-World offers several fantastic opportunities to celebrate a U.S. holiday in true American style!

November 26 2014 - November 30 2014

Thanksgiving in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Celebrate this U.S. holiday as most Americans do — with family! Travel to this small community in Pennsylvania for a four-day weekend of local culture and family fun. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and all the trimmings! 

November 27 2014

Thanksgiving Day in Westchester County, New York

Celebrate this American holiday with a day trip to upstate New York to share Thanksgiving dinner with an American family. Feast on turkey with all of the trimmings and spend a memorable day in this beautiful suburban community. 

November 27 2014

Thanksgiving Day in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Celebrate this American holiday with a day trip to Connecticut to share Thanksgiving dinner with an American family. Feast on turkey with all the trimmings, and spend a memorable day in this beautiful suburban community. 

Space is limited, so register online early:

One-to-World Events 

Clear Conversation

Wasserman Events to Keep an Eye On!

"Getting started on the right foot in your career can make all the difference. The Wasserman Center is here to help make those first steps as easy as possible. There may be a lot to accomplish - let us help you take it one step at a time."

 Mentoring for Sustainability Fair

Tuesday, November 4th

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kimmel Center

 Students interested in sustainability careers are invited to hear from a panel of professionals discussing how they promote sustainability across different sectors. Network with experts in the field and participate in roundtable discussions. Explore opportunities in sustainability and receive valuable career advice and guidance.   

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What's Next: Entrepreneurship Panel 

Wednesday, November 5th

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Leslie eLab

Entrepreneurs with various experience and careers will share tips for making an impact on and off campus through innovation. Hear their stories during this career panel event, and gain helpful tips for your career exploration.

Sponsored by the Wasserman Center for Career Development, the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute, and The Polytechnic School of Engineering's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Association   

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Ongoing Opportunities

 Career Coaching

Finding a job or internship can feel overwhelming at times. The Wasserman Center is here to give you the tools to find the opportunities that are right for you.  

Did you know: There are major-specific Career Coaches available?! 

Click on the link above for more information and to make an appointment! 

 

On-Campus Recruitment

On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) is one of the many ways for NYU juniors and seniors discover job and internship opportunities. Through OCR, employers come to the  Wasserman Center to interview students. In addition to participating in OCR, we recommend that you also attend our seminars, apply for positions via NYU CareerNet, attend career fairs, and meet with a career coach to help identify opportunities that are right for you.  

First steps: Attend an OCR Orientation and Acing the Interview session 

Sign up on CareerNet today! 

 

ISC Announcements!

Visit the MET and Central Park

Join your CAS International Student Club (ISC) for a trip to the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art and NYC's one and only Central Park!

Brought to you by the ISC and your CAS Advising team!

This will serve as this week's International Student Coffee Hour Event!

 

Meet on the 9th Floor of the Silver Center

Room 907, CAS Advising Center Lounge

Thursday, October 16th, 3:00 pm

 Everyone is invited - Bring friends from outside CAS

This event is completely free (plus donation at the MET)

Snack and refreshments will be provided prior to departure!

Rain or Shine!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

MET Roof

Central Park

 ISC E-board Elections

Want to get involved with the International Student Club?  Here is your chance to get some hands-on experience with service and activities with the ISC!

If you are interested, please join the general meeting Thursday, October 16th, at 7:00 pm 

(following the trip to the MET and Central Park)

Silver Room 907, CAS Advising Center Lounge

 Snacks and refreshments will be provided!  

Please email Miki Zhong, ISC President, to RSVP or to address any questions you may have:

  mz1171@nyu.edu 

International Student Club Facebook Page

 

Fall Recess

No classes October 13th or 14th

(Monday - Tuesday)

Leave a comment - share your plans for the long weekend!

 

Have fun and see everyone on Wednesday, October 15th!

 

For other important upcoming NYU dates, check the registrar website here. 

 

CMJ Music Marathon

"CMJ Music Marathon is one of the world’s most important platforms for the discovery of new music. Every fall, CMJ invades New York City with over 1,400 artists filling more than 80 of the city’s greatest music venues. Attendees have access to all artist performances, plus hundreds of panels, seminars, and special events. Over 120,000 fans, entertainment industry professionals, college radio programmers, press members and musicians come from around the world to join us for the Marathon madness.

CMJ Marathon showcases are held in over 80 venues throughout lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our daytime programming is headquartered at NYU’s campus in Greenwich Village."

October 21 - 25, 2014

More information here!

Register online!

Upcoming Tours with Explore NY!

"Discover the unique communities that make New York City unlike any other. Throughout the year, free guided tours will take you to vibrant neighborhoods far beyond Washington Square to experience new cultures, cuisines, and traditions that will deepen your appreciation for your new home."

Next up:

Bronx Street Art Tour

Saturday, October 11th

The New York Times says: "Here you will find a stretch of wall more than 200 feet long that has become an ever-changing canvas for many of the city’s most respected muralists and street painters. The site is overseen by TATS Cru, a group of veteran Bronx artists who were asked by the owner of a warehouse along Drake Street to, in essence, recruit good artists to keep the bad artists (or just scribbling vandals) at bay. The results, in a neighborhood that has become a wonderland of high-quality murals in recent years, are a visual feast." 

Greenwood Cemetery & Park Slope

Saturday, October 18th

From the Greenwood Cemetery website: "Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in America. By the early 1860s, it had earned an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the prestigious place to be buried, attracting 500,000 visitors a year, second only to Niagara Falls as the nation’s greatest tourist attraction. Crowds flocked there to enjoy family outings, carriage rides, and sculpture viewing in the finest of first generation American landscapes. Green-Wood’s popularity helped inspire the creation of public parks, including New York City’s Central and Prospect Parks." 

To receive email notifications and to RSVP, sign up for Explore NY's listserv here!

Unique Exchange Opportunities!

"NYU students accepted to the Student Exchange Program spend a semester of full-time study at one of 5 Historically Black or Hispanic-Serving liberal arts colleges and universities."

Morehouse College

Spelman College

Xavier University of Louisiana

University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras campus)

University of the Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico

To learn more contact Fatiah Touray

Assistant Dean of Diversity and International Students

fatiah.touray@nyu.edu

212.998.8130

Visit the website here!  

VIOLET NATION: NYU Athletics

Root, root, root for the home team...! 

 Violet Nation Fall Fest/Giveaway Day

Cheer on the Men's and Women's soccer teams vs the University of Rochester

Gaelic Park: 242nd and Broadway in the Bronx

Take the 1 to the 242nd Street stop

Or - FAN BUS up with other NYU students!

Buses leave from Coles Gym at 11am, RSVP here!

More information available at NYU Athletics