The Passing of Time: A Sister's Letter

I do believe that, over time, the pain of loss lessens. But as Anna Quindlen put it, "Here is one of the worst things about having someone you love die: It happens again every single morning."

The Labor Line Project

With the ultimate goal of empowering workers in the UAE, the Labor Line Project is an initiative that translates labor law rights into the first ...

Missing the Call to Prayer on Saadiyat

It was time for the evening Maghreb prayer, and I paused in the middle of writing to listen to the words the muezzin was saying. “It’s different,” my ...

Autism in the UAE, Part II

Continued from Autism in the UAE, Part I. The main challenges that people on the autism spectrum and their families face may persist even after ...

Lights Turn Blue on Campus for Autism Awareness

First it was the main Campus Center dome. Then, the small pathway lights outside dormitory rooms started turning blue, along with highlights on campus ...

Diversity in Approaching the Liberal Arts Seminar

What happens when people from various parts of the world are brought together in one room and asked to speak on a subject? Seminars at NYU Abu Dhabi ...

Newcomer Juniors and Veteran Freshman Bridge Interclass Divides

It’s that time of year again: the start of a new semester. Amid choosing classes, meeting new professors and easing back into routine, unfamiliar faces ...