• Meet Our Student Team

  • Our Admission Communications and Enrollment Services student team are available to share their insider view of life at The New School and its colleges. There are many ways you can interact with our student team — through email and phone conversations, through our Welcome Center Virtual Desk, on our student-run Welcome Center Instagram account, and by registering for a Virtual Student Team Talk or Student Panel. Our students look forward to hearing from you and helping to answer your questions!

  • Aishwarya - Parsons School of Design

    Aishwarya

    Parsons School of Design
    Aishwarya - Parsons School of Design

    Aishwarya

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Integrated Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Dublin, California
    When Not at Work:     Explore the city with my friends, try new foods, and go thrifting!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Central Park

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    Ananya

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Ananya Shankar Head Shot

    Ananya

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    When Not at Work:     I have "About Damn Time" by Lizzo playing on repeat!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Wherever the free stuff's at!

    Anna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Anna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
    Anna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Anna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: History (BA)
    Hometown: Davie, Florida
    When Not at Work:     Go to the movies!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The Museum of Natural History

    Annie - Parsons School of Design

    Annie

    Parsons School of Design
    Annie - Parsons School of Design

    Annie

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Photography (BFA)
    Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
    When Not at Work:     Box, try new restaurants throughout the city, watch Grey’s Anatomy, and get lost in Manhattan.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Chelsea Piers and the West Village

    Anushka

    Anushka

    Parsons School of Design
    Anushka

    Anushka

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Communication Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:     I like to work out, experiment with different art media, and explore the city!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Dumbo! A lively waterfront with some of the most impressive views of the skyline.

    Blu - School of Drama

    Blü

    School of Drama
    Blu - School of Drama

    Blu

    School of Drama

    Major: Dramatic Arts, Acting, and Playwriting (BFA)
    Hometown: Oakland, California
    When Not at Work:     Work on developing and practicing my arts and make good food with my chosen family.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Any of the parks during summer, and my apartment during winter.

    Chelsey - Parsons School of Design

    Chelsey

    Parsons School of Design
    Chelsey - Parsons School of Design

    Chelsey

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fine Arts (BFA)
    Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
    When Not at Work:     Explore the city and listen to music.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Tompkins Square Park

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    Emma

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
    Emma W Headshot

    Emma

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Journalism (BA)
    Hometown: Bow, New Hampshire
    When Not at Work:     I like to write and hang out with my friends.  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Pier 17!

    Emma - School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Emma

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Emma - School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Emma

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
    When Not at Work:     Cook new recipes and get local ingredients from shops around NYC!   
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Ruby's, a classic Australian brunch spot in the city!

    Ethan - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Ethan

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
    Ethan - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Ethan

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Politics (BA)
    Hometown: Tyler, Texas
    When Not at Work:     Listen to music, sip cold brews, go out with friends.     
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The West Village

    Harry - Parsons School of Design

    Harry

    Parsons School of Design
    Harry - Parsons School of Design

    Harry

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Shanghai, China
    When Not at Work:     Cook and watch Formula 1.    
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Anywhere by the water

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    Ilhan

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music
    Ilhan Headshot

    Ilhan

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Major: Jazz Piano (BFA)
    Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
    When Not at Work:     I go out with friends to see live music!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Ornithology Jazz Club 

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    Janane

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Janane Headshot

    Janane

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Theni, India
    When Not at Work:     I get lost on purpose in the galleries of an art museum or the streets of New York, which are pretty much synonymous!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The view of the Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue from the Washington Square Arch. On a difficult day, it is like a pat on the back—that I've made it to the city my younger self only dreamed of.

    Jayden - Schools of Public Engagement

    Jayden

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Jayden - Schools of Public Engagement

    Jayden

    Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Toronto, Canada
    When Not at Work:     I walk around all the beautiful parks in New York, usually listening to a podcast or bringing a book with me!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The Upper West Side

    Jovanna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Jovanna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
    Jovanna - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Jovanna

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Politics (BA)
    Hometown: Gainesville, Florida
    When Not at Work:     Spend time outside, make art for brand, catch live shows, and read! 
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The Piers! I love a good view, glistening water, and enjoying outdoor space with friends.

    Julio - Milano, Schools of Public Engagement

    Julio

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Julio - Milano, Schools of Public Engagement

    Julio

    Milano, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management (MS)
    Hometown: Carolina, Puerto Rico
    When Not at Work:     Explore New York City, cook, and spend time with friends. 
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Caribbean Social Club in Williamsburg

    Keighton - Parsons School of Design

    Keighton

    Parsons School of Design
    Keighton - Parsons School of Design

    Keighton

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (MFA)
    Hometown: China
    When Not at Work:     Stroll around the West Village and look at classic NYC townhouses—kind of like window shopping, but with houses! I also like going to museums and the movies!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Abingdon Square—a cute little park in the West Village!

    Marieke - Mannes School of Music

    Marieke

    Mannes School of Music
    Marieke - Mannes School of Music

    Marieke

    Mannes School of Music

    Major: Vocal Performance (MM)
    Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa
    When Not at Work:     Browse thrift stores, design and make dresses, star in film or photo shoots with NYC creatives, and shop ingredients for African and Asian food.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Central Park and Washington Square Park when the weather is nice. Nothing like fresh air, live music and sunshine!

    Melek - School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Melek

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Melek - School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Melek

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany
    When Not at Work:     I like to try out new recipes, make music, go on a walk, and explore the city!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Bryant Park

    Natasha - Parsons School of Design

    Natasha

    Parsons School of Design
    Natasha - Parsons School of Design

    Natasha

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Studies (MA)
    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    When Not at Work:     Try new cuisines, find good happy hour spots, and have game nights with friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Literally any dog park in the city!

    Nishita Head Shot

    Nishita

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Nishita Head Shot

    Nishita

    School of Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Maharashtra, India
    When Not at Work:     Grab a cup of coffee along with my favorite novel or dance just for fun.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The Hoboken waterfront—it's so peaceful and the NYC skyline is simply breathtaking.

    Noelia - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Noelia

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
    Noelia - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Noelia

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

    Major: Global Studies (BA)
    Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
    When Not at Work:     Bake something sweet and go to the movies!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Mariebelle Chocolatier

    Paula - Schools of Public Engagement

    Paula

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Paula - Schools of Public Engagement

    Paula

    Milano, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Public and Urban Policy (MS)
    Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
    When Not at Work:     I like to be around friends and get to know new places in the city.  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The pier in Long Island City

    Rainy - Parsons School of Design

    Rainy

    Parsons School of Design
    Rainy - Parsons School of Design

    Rainy

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (BFA)
    Hometown: Chengdu, China
    When Not at Work:      Freestyle dance, baking, and going to choreo class or interesting dance events in the city. 
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Pier 36

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    Reece

    Parsons School of Design
    Reece Head Shot

    Reece

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Communication Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Wake Forest, North Carolina
    When Not at Work:     Go to a movie theater!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Bryant Park in the fall

    Sam - Parsons School of Design

    Sam

    Parsons School of Design
    Sam - Parsons School of Design

    Sam

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (BFA)
    Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
    When Not at Work:     Draw and play video games with my friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Chinatown, and all the incredible food spots and local markets there 

    Sara - Schools of Public Engagement

    Sara

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Sara - Schools of Public Engagement

    Sara

    Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
    When Not at Work:     Read a Truman Capote book in Central Park.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Seda - School of Drama

    Seda

    School of Drama
    Seda - School of Drama

    Seda

    School of Drama

    Major: Dramatic Arts (BFA)
    Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
    When Not at Work:     Travel, cook, watch movies, and be with my friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Washington Square Park fountain and Pier 45 (especially at sunset)

    Swetha

    Swetha

    Schools of Public Engagement
    Swetha

    Swetha

    Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement

    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    When Not at Work:     I like to sing.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Hoboken Park. The view of New York's skyline from there reminds me of why I dreamed of being here my whole life.

    Udita

    Udita

    Parsons School of Design
    Udita

    Udita

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Fashion Marketing and Communication (AAS)
    Hometown: Delhi, India
    When Not at Work:     I like to listen to classic music, spend time in a park by the water, go out shopping—basically explore New York!
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     I love Dumbo! Being a big-time water person, there is nothing that makes me feel calmer and happier than the pebble beach in Dumbo!  

    Veda

    Veda

    Parsons School of Design
    Veda

    Veda

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Interior Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:     I like to visit parks and small eateries in the city.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Madison Square Park

    Xiaoxu - School of Drama

    Xiaoxu

    Parsons School of Design
    Xiaoxu - School of Drama

    Xiaoxu

    Parsons School of Design

    Major: Design and Technology (BFA)
    Hometown: Huzhou, China
    When Not at Work:     I like to go to the movies and travel with friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:     Every record and book store in NYC!

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