Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Make an effort to meet people and make friends when studying abroad, especially during orientation week. It helps you to settle in faster and enjoy the experience more. (0:44)
- Tip 2When studying abroad, try to put yourself out there and make as many friends as possible when you first arrive. It's easier to make friends before cliques form. (1:08)
- Tip 3Explore local cuisines. Try different dishes and enjoy the culinary experience of your new environment. Ava tried stir-fried cabbage, pork, chicken, and rice. (8:54)
- Tip 4Take advantage of social events hosted by your university. NYU Shanghai's speed friending event for graduates is a great example of this. (10:41)
- Tip 5Explore your campus facilities. Ava showed the communal spaces and vending machines in her dorm. This helps you feel more comfortable and familiar with your surroundings. (11:32)
Ava Couture's first week of classes at NYU Shanghai was a whirlwind of excitement and new experiences. From navigating a bustling campus and making friends to exploring the city and enjoying delicious Chinese food, her vlog captures the vibrant energy of studying abroad in China. See how she balances academics with cultural immersion and the joy of discovering a new home away from home.
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This vlog follows Ava Couture's first week as a graduate student at NYU Shanghai. The video begins with Ava's excitement about starting her Master's program in Integrated Marketing. She highlights the importance of putting herself out there and making friends, especially while studying abroad, and expresses her happiness at already having made connections with fellow students.
Ava's day-to-day experiences are showcased, from attending classes and receiving her student ID to enjoying lunch with newfound friends at the campus cafeteria. The viewer gets a glimpse into campus life, including the size of the cafeteria and the welcoming atmosphere.
The vlog also provides a peek into Ava's orientation goodie bag, revealing NYU Shanghai's mascot and various useful items like a tote bag, planner, and keychain. She shares her experience attending a mandatory RA meeting on campus and mentions spending time editing videos in her dorm room.
A trip to the mall with her roommate is teased, promising more adventures to come. Ava also documents her purchase of various items, including a Polaroid photo, a hand towel from Muji, a My Little Pony cookie set, and an eye album. She shares the unboxing experience with her roommate, adding a personal touch to the vlog.
Further into the week, Ava describes attending a group project meeting with classmates, emphasizing the collaborative nature of her studies. She also mentions attending a Chinese language class, showcasing her commitment to cultural immersion. A highlight is her lunch experience, where she describes the Chinese dishes she and her friends enjoyed, adding a culinary dimension to the vlog.
The week culminates in a speed-friending event for graduate students, underscoring the social aspects of her NYU Shanghai experience. The vlog concludes with Ava showing her dorm room, highlighting the communal spaces and abundance of vending machines. Throughout the video, Ava's enthusiasm for her new life in Shanghai and her studies is infectious, making the vlog a relatable and engaging experience for viewers. Ava's journey is a testament to the excitement and challenges of studying abroad, capturing the essence of her experience in a vibrant and personal way.
