Resources
New School Links
World Communities in NYC
Stay connect to your own cultural roots or explore the world at home in New York City. Find
typical and authentic dinging, specialty shopping, media and communities listed by country.
Immigration Information
- infopass.uscis.gov
If, after consultation with an International Student Advisor, it has
been determined that you will need service from the Department of
Homeland Security’s local district office, you can schedule an
appointment with an Immigration Information officer via the web by
visiting: (Be sure to print out your scheduled appointment and bring it with you to the actual appointment).
For a complete list of US Embassies and Consulates abroad and to find
out more information on International travel, passports, visas, family,
etc. click on: www.travel.state.gov
View your case status on-line.
New York City Culture
- The
following links are a great guide that can help you discover everything
local about New York City. Find restaurants, bars, attractions, hotels,
events, museum, retail stores, theaters, tour organizations, parks,
bridges, cruises, sights at: newyork.citysearch.com
- New York City’s official tourism web site
- www.newyorkled.com
(Many museums have free admission during certain days and hours - Call 311 for details).
- Visit
New York City’s official government site that provides easy access to
NYC agencies, residents, businesses, visitors, government, programs and
services: www.nyc.gov
- Find
Broadway Tickets that are Cheap, Free, Bargain or Just Discount
Broadway Tickets and discover ways to learn all the secrets to get free
tickets to the TV shows in New York at: www.nytix.com
- Craigslist
is a list of bulletin boards put up by local community classifieds and
forums covering many areas such as jobs, housing, good & services,
personals etc. all for free, and in a relatively non-commercial
environment: www.craigslist.org
- One To World is a great external organization in addition to the
campus life you can experience at The New School for expanding your
social and personal life by interacting and making connections with
American citizens, local residents, other students, educators and the
community in New York City and beyond: http://www.one-to-world.org
New York City Housing
- Apartment Hunting in New York
A
Beginners' Guide for apartment hunting in New York for international
students. Useful tips compiled by your fellow Internationals.
- www.ihouse-nyc.org
International House is an international post-graduate culturally
diverse residential community with in-house cultural programming,
support services, leadership training, career networking opportunities,
musical performances, etc.
- www.studenthousing.org
Educational Housing Services offers a great way to explore safe,
affordable and quality student living in prime New York neighborhoods.
You can meet people from all over the world, enjoy social activities,
parties etc.
- www.villagevoice.com
Village Voice is an alternative newsweekly source in New York City
covering many broad areas ranging from news, NYC life, music, film,
arts, people, and classifieds.
- www.nypress.com
The New York Press is a conservative alternative weekly in New York
City presenting coverage in a wide range of areas such as news, arts
and entertainment, classifieds, best of Manhattan etc.
- www.nytimes.com
The New York Times is a newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. It covers current events in news, arts, sports, entertainments, classifieds etc.
- www.craigslist.org
Craigslist is a list of bulletin boards put up by local community
classifieds and forums covering many areas such as jobs, housing, good
& services etc.
Financial Assistance
Review the Guide for International Students to learn about student employment, academic funding, scholarships, and grants.
The
following websites present information for international students
interested in obtaining funding for academic programs in the U.S.
and/or study abroad programs.