NYC Gazette

NYU students studying abroad have the opportunity to explore unique study spots in various cities worldwide. These locations, ranging from historic libraries to urban parks, provide a change of pace and a new perspective for class assignments.

In Prague, students frequent the Library of the Academy of Sciences. The library is housed in a historic stone building initially constructed as a bank in the mid-19th century. It offers individual rooms and a two-story study room with a grid-like glass ceiling and stone arches.

Washington, DC's Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard is another popular spot. Located inside the Old Patent Building Office, this courtyard is shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. Its wavy steel and glass canopy creates a light-filled space with tables, benches, floral displays, and a water feature.

Sydney's Hyde Park and Chippendale Green offer outdoor study environments that fit well with the city's casual vibe. Hyde Park provides grassy lawns and shade trees, while Chippendale Green features Halo, a wind-powered sculpture installed in 2012.

In Paris, students enjoy studying outside the Panthéon. Originally opened as the church of Saint Genevieve in 1790, it now serves as a lively study spot with its distinctive triple dome and exquisite bas-relief.

Berlin's Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Center at Humboldt University was designed to resemble a large-scale bookcase. Opened in 2009, it offers warm cherry wood reading terraces bathed in natural light.

Florence's Biblioteca Marucelliana provides an environment reminiscent of Hogwarts. Named after Francesco Marucelli, who left his collection for public use upon his death in 1703, its reading room features wooden shelves dating back to the mid-1700s.

These global urban study spots are favored by NYU students for their unique settings that inspire learning beyond traditional classrooms.