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NYU Abu Dhabi Commencement

NYU Abu Dhabi Commencement 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025

I came to NYU Abu Dhabi enthusiastic to learn and grow. I am leaving NYU Abu Dhabi appreciating the friendships I made and excited for the future. 

 

 

I came to NYU Abu Dhabi eager to learn about myself and the world. I am leaving NYU Abu Dhabi with friends from all around the world. 

 

Class of 2025 Stories

The graduating class looks back and shares memories from their time at NYU Abu Dhabi.

  • Bushra Shums

    Bushra Shums

    A place where I found the people who would stay up late, figuring things out with me, whether it was coursework, life decisions, or what to eat for dinner. 

  • Confidence Ezemba

    Confidence Ezemba

    Through classes that challenged me, labs that sparked curiosity, and mentors who believed in me even when I doubted myself, I discovered that medicine was not just a dream but a calling.

  • Bayyena Alzaabi

    Bayyena Alzaabi

    The friends I made here had fresh eyes and the need to explore; their infectious excitement and my chronic FOMO pushed me to join in on the fun. 

  • Kaushik Sunder

    Kaushik Sunder

    From the vast deserts of Al Khatim to the lively souks of Dubai, every outing deepened my appreciation for this country’s rich history and its vision for the future.

  • Joanna Kumendong

    Joanna Kumendong

    The best advice I have received along the way was, 'Do not be afraid to explore, and it’s okay if where you land is where you started.' 

 

 

NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2025 shared their moments that captured their NYUAD experience. Visit Class of 2025 Wrapped to go down memory lane. 

 

 

 

Our Ma’a Salama programming in May includes on-campus events, as well as off-campus trips catered to our graduating seniors as well as their families. 

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