NYU Shanghai graduates ready for the world

New York University Shanghai's first batch of 280 graduates from 27 countries, who have rich experience in global travel for field study and exchange programs, will bid farewell to the school in May.

Unlike most local institutions of higher education, NYU Shanghai seems custom-made to churn out global citizens in an increasingly globalized world. Students are encouraged to spend at least one year at its campuses in New York City or Abu Dhabi or other universities - providing students with abundant opportunities to travel, study and work around the world. It is the first Sino-US research university established by New York University and East China Normal University.

Mark West, who was born and raised in the US state of Maryland, has been to 20 countries during his four years at NYU Shanghai, which is located in the Lujiazui financial district, known as China's Wall Street.