Pace University International Students & Scholars Office

📸✨ Meet the person behind the screen! ✨📸

Say hello to Riya Golani, a graduate student at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Despite her tech-focused studies, Riya is the creative force managing our social media, editing all those amazing reels, and crafting our intriguing captions. 🙌

🎶🎸 Get ready for an unforgettable day of music at the **RiverArts 2024 MUSIC TOUR**! 🎤🎵

In its 9th year, the RiverArts Music Tour will take place on **Saturday, June 1, 2024**, throughout the Rivertown villages of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Tarrytown.

With over 300 performers, music will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches, community centers, and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River. 🌳🌊

It’s the largest, family-friendly, free event for music lovers in lower Westchester County and truly offers something for everyone — from classical and jazz to folk, rock, alternative, urban, and world music. 🎶🌍

Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of music and community! 🎉

Did you know about the event that happens every year in Dumbo, Brooklyn? 🎈

is an annual tradition where thousands of toy elephants 🐘 parachute down from the skies of Dumbo onto our cobblestoned Washington Street – Brooklyn’s most iconic block.

TWO WAYS TO ENJOY IN 2024!

1️⃣ **PURCHASE A VIEWING TICKET** to see the drop on Washington Street. EVERYONE ages 2 and up needs a ticket to see the elephants fly.

5PM and 7PM drops are ticketed separately. EACH TICKET GUARANTEES YOU:
✨ One spot on Washington Street between Front Street and Water Street
✨ One souvenir elephant/parachute to take home
✨ Automatic entry into that Drop’s prize drawing

**PRIZES INCLUDE:**
🏋️ A six-month family membership to Life Time Dumbo ($4,000 value)
🏨 A 2-night stay at 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge + Dinner at The Osprey ($2,000 value)
🛍️ A $500 Dumbo Shopping Spree – winner’s choice! ($500 value)
🧘 A ten-pack of classes to Ritual Moves ($400 value)
☕ Tabs at Gair, Joe Coffee, Dawn’s Til Dusk, Main Street Landing, and Salon Dumbo!

2️⃣ **ENJOY THE FREE KIDS ZONE / BLOCK PARTY IN THE DUMBO ARCHWAY!**
3:30 – 6:30PM | NO TICKET NEEDED HERE 🙂

**BLOCK PARTY INCLUDES:**
🎨 FREE KIDS ZONE! 30+ activities for kiddos aged 1-10. Powered by Brooklyn Bridge Parents.
💎 FREE BEDAZZLING EXTRAVAGANZA! Get your crafting on. Powered by Creatively Wild.
🍽️ TASTE OF DUMBO! Dumbo Restaurant Row with tastes priced for grazing.
🍻 BEER GARDEN! Run by our friends at The Brooklyn Flea.

Note: The Drops are not viewable from the free block party.
Book tickets: https://dumbo.nyc/dumbo-drop/

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” - Unknown 🇺🇸

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 at Pace University! 🎓✨

With 4,100 graduates, over half earning their master’s degrees, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Here’s to your incredible achievements and bright futures ahead!

🎭 Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chunsoo Shin & Teresa Eyring, presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in partnership with ISBC New York! 🌟

🗓️ Wednesday, May 1, 2024
🕡 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Korean Cultural Center New York, 122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016

🎟️ Tickets: FREE (Pre-registration required)
🔗 RSVP now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScknh_HzWIifFhtDdBgUP-_FsvIU77teN1G72cNrHr-EHIfqQ/viewform

🎉🍦 Drumroll please! 🥁
Here’s the reveal you’ve been waiting for: our last tea and coffee chat of the semester is transforming into an ‘End of the Year Ice Cream Social’! 🍨🎈

Let’s celebrate the end of this academic year with loads of fun, laughter, joy, and of course, delicious treats! 🎓

✨ Don’t miss out on the surprise prize waiting for you! 🎁
Join us at the Pace International Office, 161 William Street, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Don’t forget to RSVP!

And guess what? We’ve got an extra hour of fun planned just for you! See you there! 😊🌟

🌃✨ Experience the magic of Brooklyn Night Market at Industry City! 🍽️🎉 With its vibrant atmosphere, stunning sunset backdrop, and over 65 vendors, this food festival has become a must-have experience for all food enthusiasts.

Celebrate the intersection of flavors, cultures, and community spirit in the heart of Brooklyn. Don’t miss out on this culinary extravaganza beginning this Monday April 29, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.!

📍Industry City, 220 36th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

☕️ Reliving yesterday’s chill vibes at our tea and coffee chat! 🌟 Students took a break from finals stress, enjoyed games🎮, and good company.

Don’t miss out on our final tea and coffee chat next Thursday—it’s a surprise theme! Stay tuned for the big reveal. See you there!

Can't wait for you to join us for Tea & Coffee Chat this Thursday!! We will be collaborating with the career service office, and they will present an online demonstration of their new virtual career center and the INSPIRE Program for our international students. Can't wait to see you there!

International Student Spotlight!

Dhruv is a Graduate student pursuing his MS in Information Systems. Outside of English, he also speaks Gujarati and Hindi! When he’s not studying at Pace, Dhruv enjoys exploring new places and playing sports, and you can catch him binge- watching his current favorite show Suits. In terms of music, Dhruv’s favorite song these days is Unstoppable by Sia. During his time here in NYC, Dhruv’s favorite place to visit is the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. He highly recommends you to plan a visit, and don’t forget to take lots of pictures! Other than NYC, Dhruv would love to visit London, UK in the future. Who knows what new adventures await him there! This spring, Dhruv is looking forward to visiting The Tidal Basin in Washington DC to witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Who knows where we’ll see Dhruv off to next! He encourages you to check out his social media below!

You can connect with Dhruv via Instagram

It's time for some Tea & Coffee!!
Excited to welcome everyone to our weekly Tea and Coffee chat!!
See you all there ☺️

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Avni is majoring in Computer Science, and apart from English she also speaks Hindi and Marathi. Avni's go-to recipe is “Kadhi-Chawal”, a traditional Maharashtrian dish. When she is not studying, Avni loves to read books, meditate, travel, and practice photography. Her favorite places in NYC are the Brooklyn Bridge and One Vanderbilt, and she would like to visit Santorini in Greece in the future. Avni’s favorite tradition/festival is Diwali. The last book she read for fun was The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and a show she binge-watched this year was Better Call Saul. This fall she has enjoyed seeing the fall colors and visiting 'The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze' display in Hudson Valley.
You can connect with Avni on LinkedIn (avni-mitawalkar).

Aakansha is majoring in Computer Science, and apart from English she also speaks Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, and a bit of Spanish. Aakansha's favorite snacks are Chole Bhature, Dosa, and a chilled Butter Milk drink. When she is not studying, Aakansha is traveling and exploring new places, trying new food joints, and painting. Her favorite places in NYC are Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square, and she would like to visit Spain in the future. The last book she read for fun was Mrs. Funnybones by Twinkle Khanna and some shows she binge-watched this year were Money Heist and The Bold Type. Aakansha’s favorite festivals are Diwali and Holi, and a song she’s been listening to on repeat is Do gallan by Garry Sandhu. She is looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends, exploring new places, and trying delicious pumpkin recipes!
You can reach out or follow Aakansha on Instagram .agarwala

Nayana is majoring in Enterprise Analytics, and apart from English she also speaks Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada. When she is not studying, Nayana is either planning a vacation or daydreaming of a vacation. As a result of her travels, she has also developed a passion for photography, so in her free time, she also likes to take pictures of both her favorite (SoHo) and undiscovered places in NYC. The last book she read for fun was Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and she would like to visit Iceland in the future to witness the world’s best phenomenon, the Aurora Borealis, and to discover Iceland’s beauty! Nayana’s favorite festival is Diwali, and a song she’s been listening to on repeat is Love Nwantiti by CKay. She is looking forward to starting a new career, meeting new people, making new friends, and exploring NYC!
You can reach out or follow Nayana on Instagram

Lakshmi is majoring in Computer Science, and apart from English she also speaks Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. When she is not studying, Lakshmi loves to travel and visit parks in her surrounding area! The last book she read for fun was Coffee Can Investing by Pranab Uniyal and she would like to visit Las Vegas and Niagara Falls in the future. Lakshmi’s favorite place in NYC is Times Square and her favorite restaurant is Shake Shack. Lakshmi’s favorite traditions/festivals are Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali, and a song she’s been listening to on repeat is Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys. The one thing she is most looking forward to is this winter and snow!
You can reach out or follow Lakshmi on Instagram

Sheryl is majoring in Political Science with a Minor in Peace and Justice, and apart from English she also speaks Tamil. When she is not studying, Sheryl usually goes for a walk or goes grocery shopping but she also likes to read and catch up on sleep! The last book she read for fun is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and she would like to visit Greece and Iceland in the future. Sheryl’s favorite places in NYC are Koreatown (for the food) and Central Park, and her favorite tradition/festival is the mid-autumn festival in Singapore (she and her family look forward to it every year solely for the mooncakes!). Her go-to recipe is Indomie mee Goreng, stir-fried instant noodles that take less than 10 minutes to make and help cure her homesickness. A song she’s been listening to on repeat is The moment I Knew by Taylor Swift. The one thing she is most excited about for this fall is the colder weather and Caramel Apples!
You can reach out or follow Sheryl on Instagram or at Roseshezza on Twitter.

Preeti is majoring in Information Systems, and apart from English she also speaks Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Panchavati, and Korean. When she is not studying, Preeti is exploring new places, reading novels, watching Korean drama, or obsessing over BTS! Some shows she binge-watched this year were True Beauty, The Originals and It's Okay to Not Be Okay. She would like to visit Paris in the future, her favorite place in NYC is Central Park, and her favorite snack is Korean noodles. Some songs she’s been listening to on repeat are Stay by Justin Bieber and Spring Day by BTS. Preeti is a new international student so she is very excited about this new phase in her life and is looking forward to meeting new people!
You can reach out or follow Preeti on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Prachi is majoring in Telecommunications Systems and Networks, and apart from English she also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. When she is not studying, Prachi is hanging out with friends or watching series! Something she binge-watched this year was Money Heist. Prachi’s favorite traditions or festivals are Navratri in India and Christmas in the U.S., and she would like to travel to France in the future. Prachi's favorite places in NYC are the Rockefeller Center and the High Line, and her favorite treat is hot chocolate! A song she’s been listening to on repeat is On my way by Alan Walker. The one thing she is most excited about for this fall is making new friends and exploring new places with them!
You can reach out to Prachi at [email protected]