Abu Dhabi by foot

Abu Dhabi in August may seem like the city of the damned; the last outpost on a journey to the gates of hell. With temperatures soaring above 40 ...

Fresh advice for the incoming class

Freshman year, if any time, is the time to explore. Ever been afraid of public speaking? Enroll in a Theatre class. Mildly interested in theoretical...

Hot spots: a guide to your NYUAD neighborhood

View Get to Know Your Neighborhood in a larger map Marhaba Class of 2017, The Gazelle team would like to welcome you to the neighborhood. To help you...

Kindles plus other attempts to read in Short Spurts: A Summer Reading Wrap

There is a pile of five books sitting on my bedside table, each with a bookmark marking the end of my dismal attempt to gain any sort of page-turning...

Packing smart for fall

Packing — the age-old, noble practice of attempting to cram one’s entire life into a tiny bag — is a necessity, and it is something you will become...

Tips on making the most of Marhaba Week

Anticipation ripples through the class of 2017 as the long awaited freshmen orientation week, known as Marhaba, approaches. Incoming freshman Connor...

Critical eye necessary for US drone use

As many in our school community already know, security concerns over intercepted threats from Yemen led to unprecedented closures of U.S. embassies...

Travelling insufficient for cultural understanding

Travelling is a basic feature of life at NYUAD. Whether it be for a Student Interest Group, a class or Eid Break, opportunities to travel are always...

Words from the former freshman class representative

Congratulations, you have been accepted into a great college and will be joining a community of bright minds and passionate spirits with aspirations...