"Anthropology and the Arab World" with Professor Marwa Koheji

“I’d really recommend "Anthropology and the Arab World". The class is incredibly eye-opening. The readings taught me about experiences I hadn’t previously known about - and even more about my own culture. Professor Marwa is passionate and explains concepts beautifully. This class is the reason I want to minor in Arab Crossroads Studies.

Similarly, I also loved "Introduction to the Study of Society" with Wisam Alshaibi. The concepts and examples were fascinating and Professor Wisam made the class fun and engaging. He explains ideas in a way everyone can understand. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an engaging class on sociology.”

"Live Coding" with Professor Aaron Sherwood

“I highly recommend "Live Coding" especially for those who enjoy music and want to try something different, even with little to no coding experience! It’s a fantastic opportunity to express creativity through a unique medium.”

"Social Psychology" with Professor Jennife Sheehy-Skeffington

“This is a really fun class that builds beautifully on “Introduction to Psychology.” It introduces a lot of fascinating concepts. Doing the readings and attending all the classes, in addition to the weekly quizzes, might seem challenging at first, but they will do more than just prepare you for the exams, they will leave you with long lasting knowledge. It’s absolutely worthwhile!”

"Inspiration, Art, and the Examined Life" with Professor Rana AlMutawa

“This course is a hidden gem among the ones offered at NYU Abu Dhabi because it pushes students to discuss important topics from everyday media - books, songs, shows, and films - in a non-academic way, something I think a lot of us need nowadays. If you’re interested in having group-based discussions about characters from a story or a film and having your perspective challenged by your peers then I highly recommend taking this course.”

"Youth in the Middle East" with Professor Laure Salma Assam

“I like this course as I find studying the everyday lives of Middle Eastern youths very insightful. The readings, topics, and discussions are very engaging and have never failed to challenge my worldview. If you’re interested in learning about the youths in the MENA region from their practices, cultural productions, and creative voices through Egyptian literature, Emirati cinema, and Moroccan music.”

"Bioarchaeological Perspectives on Death" with Professor Tommaso Mori

“I would say this has been my favourite class so far, taught in Florence. The fact that this class was completely unrelated to my major and future career prospects is probably the exact reason why it remains so distinct to me. During the time I took it under Professor Mori, I was exposed to the latest debates in anthropology, archaeology, and biology, which shook whatever prior knowledge I had of the fields. We also had daily lab sessions in which I worked on a 3,000-year-old skeleton to estimate characteristics such as sex, age, diseases, and possible causes of death.”

"Reinventing the Wheel" with Professor Ramesh Jagannathan

“This is one of my favorite and most underappreciated courses. I technically did not “choose” this class myself, as I ended up in it because I was not able to take my initial summer course choice. Thus, I was a little worried. However, it was way more interesting than expected! The course goes far beyond its title, delving into wide-ranging topics shaped by what the class wants to explore. The professor always pushed us to share our input about everything, which made us all more confident about participating. The main assignments (essay and essay presentations) had a lot of freedom, which made them not only fun to work on but exciting to look at everyone else’s work as well! I truly believe any student would enjoy this course as long as the class participates!”

“Contextual Innovation in Society" with Professor Khalil Ramadi

“"Contextual Innovation in Society" is a very fun and interesting core. The professor is understanding and interactive, making the course likable and pushing you to think outside the box. Definitely my favorite course this year.”

"Problem of the Self" with Professor Wisam Alshaibi

“This course pushed me to think differently and was completely new for me as I had no experience in sociology. It always examines many concepts that we take for granted and made me think of questions I would have never thought about. The class was highly engaging, interactive, and always a safe space that welcomed everyone’s thoughts. The professor would also push students to debate and go back and forth, which was very fun to participate in and witness. Additionally, he was very enthusiastic about the content, which made everything even more interesting. I was genuinely always excited to go to the class and would discuss the topics with my friends afterwards. This is a course I would recommend to any student!”

"Racism and Race" with Professor Ram Natarajan.

“This is a FYWS, but it taught me much more than writing. It helped me critically analyze the world around me and reflect on campus realities. One essay required blending storytelling with academic writing. It felt cathartic and therapeutic to link points and pieces in my life that I did not believe were even related. The professor brings in such interesting perspectives with his stories and experiences and the class overall is one that I got excited to go to every other day.”

"War on Terrorism" with Professor Monica Marks

“I loved this course because the content was so relevant to our recent history. The class environment is engaging and dynamic. I think anyone who is interested in, keeps up with politics, and has found themselves questioning terminology and historical comparisons in this area will absolutely love this class. It starts off theoretical and framework-based which gives you a good foundation for the case studies part of the course which was my favourite part.”