Shamma Alzaabi

Shamma Alzaabi

Deputy Copy Chief and Staff Writer

Shamma is a senior from the UAE, majoring in Arab Crossroads Studies with minors in Literature and Political Science. In her free time she enjoys running away from her capstone, which often includes listening to true crime podcasts and hanging out with her cat.

Articles

Do We Value Abu Dhabi Enough?

Do We Value Abu Dhabi Enough?

NYUAD exists at the crossroads of models of global education. Nevertheless, we do not value Abu Dhabi itself as much as we value how well it gets us to other countries. A product of a global university, is this relationship healthy?

Why Run on Facebook?

Why Run on Facebook?

You would be hard pressed to find an NYUAD student who does not use Facebook. From writing class reviews to searching for their laundry, NYUAD's Facebook forums are a hub for all things campus life that we are becoming increasingly dependent on.

Gym Anxiety: It’s Valid And Here’s How To Navigate It

Gym Anxiety: It’s Valid And Here’s How To Navigate It

We are told that we need to exercise for our health, but the prospect of this may be daunting. How can we navigate gym anxiety? What are some ways we can get started in the gym?

NYUAD Welcomes Its Biggest Class Ever.

NYUAD Welcomes Its Biggest Class Ever.

Upperclass students react to the increase of students on campus as NYUAD welcomes Class of 2026. A school thought to be a small community is growing, and the conditions and amenities to which upperclassmen were used to are changing.