NYUAD's combination of liberal arts education and research, and boundless opportunities fit my aspiration to pursue a double major in Social Research and Public Policy and Psychology. I will feed my voracious brain with classes on Social Psychology and Prejudice. From SRPP 126 Immigration to SRPP 111 Social Policy, I can engage in heated discussion and in-depth analysis on foreign workers' issues. With these knowledge and NYUAD's unique pre-professional track of Social entrepreneurship and Leadership, I can better advocate for humanitarian causes, given the similar situation to Singapore and NYUAD's institutional connections in the community. More importantly, the vast international network NYUAD offers can enrich my multi-cultural identity that is strategic for my future career with NGOs. From Regional Academic Travel to January terms, I can explore so many places that I can never expect and develop greater understanding to help countries overcome differences on the world stage.
Besides, NYUAD's diverse and caring community will become the best resources that I will get. 151 countries, 51 languages spoken, studying in a cosmopolitan city with students from all over the world, I can already envision myself engaging with first-hand global experience all-year-round to mature into a global scholar. Moreover, as a small and new university, NYUAD has a close-knitted community. I remembered talking to a NYUAD senior about the greatest thing there. "Attention. AD tries to meet every student's need. We got ice cream option in the dinning hall after we suggested it!" Being the pioneer batch staying in its new campus on Saadiyat Island, I can't wait to start my own clubs, shape the school culture and leave a legacy. I feel excited about all uncertainties ahead, and I can't wait to brave them through with friends and mentors just as open-minded and curious as me.
