• 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!

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    Aarav

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Communication Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Delhi, India
    When Not at Work:
     Walk around the city and go out with friends.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The waterfront—especially Dumbo and Little Island.

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    Aayushi

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Communication Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:
     Listen to my Spotify playlists, browse through StreetEasy for apartments for fun, and experiment with media like charcoal.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Chelsea Piers

    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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    Akshita

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    Major: Media Management (MS)
    Hometown: Mumbai/Maharashtra, India
    When Not at Work:
     Listen to classical music, read, and explore new eateries.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Chelsea Market and Little Island

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    Ananya

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    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!

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    Anaya

    School of Drama

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    Major: Dramatic Arts (BFA)
    Hometown: Oakland, California, and Paris
    When Not at Work:
     Read, walk along the Hudson, or see MJ: The Musical on Broadway.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Breads Bakery, for their focaccia.

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    Anushka

    Parsons School of Design

    Anushka

    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.

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    Grace

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

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    Major: BA/MA—Global Studies (BA); Politics (MA)
    Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island
    When Not at Work: 
    I enjoy quality time with my cat, Nickie, cooking at home, splurging on rooftop cocktails, and walking in Domino Park to people-watch and write.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The small garden behind the New York Public Library. It is a wonderful place to decompress between classes or to enjoy an overpriced NYC coffee.

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    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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    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

    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.

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    Kaia

    Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

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    Major: Journalism + Design (BA)
    Hometown: Newport News, Virginia
    When Not at Work:
    When I’m not at work, I like to catch up with friends and find good eats!  
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    An East Village thrift shop!

    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!

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    Nishita

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    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

    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

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    Oyku

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Product Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
    When Not at Work:
     I like to spend a sunny day out, do tae kwon do, and play with my cat, Lilo.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Gantry Plaza State Park—it has an amazing view and a very calming environment.

    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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    Saamia

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    Major: Public and Urban Policy (MS)
    Hometown: Toronto, Canada
    When Not at Work:
    Bike around Prospect Park.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     It's ever-changing, but usually wherever the shawarma-of-the-week is.

    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 

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    Shreya

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Fashion Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:
     Watch movies.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Little Island

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    Swetha

    Schools of Public Engagement

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    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.

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    Tyler

    School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

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    Major: Jazz and Contemporary Music—Guitar (BFA)
    Hometown: Los Angeles, California
    When Not at Work:
     I like to bike all around and listen to music with a nice cookie in hand.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     Rockaway Beach—best waves in NY.

    Udita

    Udita

    Parsons School of Design

    Udita

    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.

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    Zehra

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Fashion Design (BFA)
    Hometown: Dehradun, India
    When Not at Work:
     Go to museums in the city and go for endless walks.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
     The dog park at Madison Square Park. Playing with dogs makes me very happy and energizes me.

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    Zil

    Parsons School of Design

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    Major: Communication Design (MPS)
    Hometown: Mumbai, India
    When Not at Work:
     Cook up a fancy meal and take a million pictures of it—or explore the city to find cute food places. Alternatively, I love DIYing things from time to time.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City:
    Trader Joe's, or any grocery store really.

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