Student Stories — Employment

NYU Abu Dhabi graduates are employed around the world in industries ranging from consulting to technology, startups, and the arts. Internship opportunities and career advising play a large role in getting them there.

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Career Development

NYUAD students are supported throughout their education.

Al Reem Al Hosani, Class of 2021

Carving new paths to reach your goals and landing a position at the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) as a business development officer.

Hannah Kasak-Gliboff, Class of 2021

Working at a nonprofit doing outreach on solar energy across Indiana.

Hoon Yoo, Class of 2020

Hoon is currently studying at Yale School of Management as a Silver Scholar.

Youssef Azzam, Class of 2020

Azzam is taking time off to connect with family and friends, reflect on his accomplishments at NYU Abu Dhabi, and pursue his passion — music.

Seyed Ahlesaadat, Class of 2020

Seyed is pursuing a Master of Laws at University College London.

Ben Higgins, Class of 2014

What it’s like to be the dean of an inner-city American high school during COVID-19.

Symone Gamble, Class of 2014

In a world that’s gone full digital, Symone Gamble is finding X-citing ways to bring people together.

Patrick Wee, Class of 2017

Sometimes the best way to improve a city is to dive right in.

Andres Fernandez

Even well-meaning projects can have a rocky start.

Lamees Al Makkawi, Class of 2016

To Lamees Al Makkawi, culture is the architecture of urban greatness.

Alia ElKattan, Class of 2020

From self-doubt to a junior analyst job at McKinsey.

imagiLabs

For Beatrice Ionascu and Dora Palfi, founders of tech startup imagiLabs, their genesis story dates to their first days on campus.

Hayat Muhammed Seid

My non-academic life at NYU Abu Dhabi shaped how I think about and interact with the world around me.

Fah Daengdej

Daengdej hosts and produces The Passion Thailand, a travel TV show that shares compelling stories of travelers and destinations.

Arame Dieng

I have a duty to educate, improve, and make an impact whenever and wherever I can.

Andrés López Schrader, Class of 2021

Andrés is now a Teach for America (TFA) corps member in an underserved area in Louisiana, United States to pursue his dream of becoming an educator.

Maryam Al Hammadi, Class of 2020

Being part of CoronaNet is such a powerful experience for me.

Noor Althehli, Class of 2020

Althehli is living and working as a freelance artist in her home city, Abu Dhabi.

Brandon Chin Loy, Class of 2020

Chin Loy is now working as a data analyst in a leading bank in Jamaica — his home country — while exploring postgraduate degrees.

Roberto Lescrauwaet, Class of 2017

As the head of transit for a small city in Ecuador, Roberto Lescrauwaet talks about the chaos caused by COVID-19.

Lamees Al Makkawi, Class of 2016

To Lamees Al Makkawi, culture is the architecture of urban greatness.

Emina Osmandzikovic, Class of 2017

In the years ahead, Osmandzikovic believes that her work, and the work of researchers like her, will help power the UAE’s continued upward trajectory.

Brian Ndirangu

At the World Bank, developing strategies to conserve natural habitats.

Dana AlHosani, Class of 2018

“There were so many things I was trying to learn about my culture, my religion, and who I am as a person.”

Farah Mohmad

NYUAD made me look at the world from a more critical perspective, which motivated me to make better decisions.

Christopher Luwanga

I work with a global network of young, professionals in support of the UN program on peaceful uses of outer space.

Ling Zhang

Independent learning, research, and projects prepared me for the situation where I have a lot of freedom to work independently.

Dominique Lear

I learned about my position thanks to my summer internship.

Aakriti Ghimire, Class of 2021

I actually really enjoy being a journalist!

Gaurav Pande, Class of 2021

Joining the prestigious Princeton in Africa at the international infrastructure project development company, eleQtra, based in Kampala, Uganda.

Ivona Feldmarova, Class of 2021

Researching the social and emotional skills of students at the Young Associates Programme at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris.

Tarmo Korela, Class of 2020

Chief Operating Officer of a hugely successful healthcare app.

Bernice delos Reyes, Class of 2020

Delos Reyes found is Communications Executive at Alserkal, a role that allows her to merge her talent in communicating and passion for developing arts and culture.

Lan Duong, Class of 2015

For Lan Duong, who grew up in Los Angeles, building Abu Dhabi is a literal obsession.

Kate Melville-Rea

Melville-Rea educates people to the threats of water pollution.

Tooth n' Fang

They knew what kind of art they wanted to create after graduation. When they didn’t find these opportunities, they decided to create them, together, with Tooth n’ Fang, a global-arts collective.