Top 10 Books about NYC

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Have you ever wondered about the history of New York City? At a past event, New York International was treated to a great talk by author of Modern New York Greg David on New York City’s relationship with Wall Street and what makes New York City “tick.” Continuing with the theme of New York history,… Continue reading Top 10 Books about NYC

Chinatown’s Alternative Medicine

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New York City’s Chinatown has perhaps the largest collection of restaurants, exotic merchandise, and food stalls in the city — along with a thriving community of Chinese and Chinese-Americans, all living and working in this densely populated neighborhood.Over the past year, however, I have been going to Chinatown for completely different reasons than the great… Continue reading Chinatown’s Alternative Medicine

My Visa Story: Getting a Green Card in the US

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For many internationals living and working in New York City, the most difficult part of moving to the U.S.  is securing the ever-elusive visa. Though there are many types of visas with different application procedures, one thing unites them all: They can be tricky to get. (New York International has its own visa guide and… Continue reading My Visa Story: Getting a Green Card in the US

College in the US: Is it Worth it?

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Higher education in the US is becoming increasingly complicated and expensive. The rising costs of studying for an undergraduate degree and the increasingly realistic option of studying abroad have led to more and more American students moving overseas for college. Should internationals living in the US consider sending their own children abroad for college as well? Higher… Continue reading College in the US: Is it Worth it?

New York in Numbers: Reynes Lucas Tolentino

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Last August Reynes Lucas Tolentino arrived in New York from Pachuca, Mexico. He’s been delivering pizzas for Mama Tina’s, a restaurant in Harlem, for about a year, working 12-hour shifts, six days a week. He earns about $200 a week plus tips, and sends everything he saves back to his wife and three daughters, who still… Continue reading New York in Numbers: Reynes Lucas Tolentino