Campus facts
What animals live on campus and are constantly taken care of by the student group at NYU Abu Dhabi?
Cats (they even have their own Instagram page: @campus.cats)
What is the name of the currency in the UAE?
United Arab Emirates Dirham (just Dirham is also fine)
Is Abu Dhabi a city, an Emirate, or an island?
All of them
Who is the current vice-chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi?
Mariët Westermann
What is the name of the island NYU Abu Dhabi's campus was built on? Double points if you can tell what is the meaning of that word.
Saadiyat Island. (جزيرة السعديات; jazīrat as-saʿdiyyāt), for "Island of Happiness"
How many colors are there in the flag of the United Arab Emirates? Double points if you can name them
Four (Red, Green, White, Black)
What body of water is the Abu Dhabi city situated along?
The Arabian Gulf
Is it legal to work/intern while studying away at NYU Abu Dhabi?
Yes and yes. You can intern or have part-time PAID positions while being a full-time student.
Is there a language requirement at NYU Abu Dhabi? If so, name the language all the study-away students are required to learn while studying away at NYUAD.
No, there are NO language requirements at NYU Abu Dhabi, although students are free to choose from the variety of languages taught there.
Arabic (MSA), Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, and even Japanese languages are offered at NYUAD every semester!
What percentage of people living in the UAE are citizens?
10-13% (~1 mil / 10 mil)
What is the full name of the famous mosque based in Abu Dhabi?
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
How many countries are represented by the NYU Abu Dhabi's student body? You win the game if you name all of them : )
120+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
If you are planning to list all the countries, please be advised that there is no way we can check it :-)
How many dining halls are there at NYU Abu Dhabi?
2 (D1 and D2) + many other dinning options at NYUAD's marketplace
Which iconic building is considered a symbol of Dubai and the UAE? Double points if you know what's the story behind the name (and why was it renamed)
Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa was initially known as the Burj Dubai during its construction phase. The decision to change the name was a gesture of gratitude for Sheikh Khalifa's crucial financial support to Dubai during the global financial crisis.
Congrats! Your team won camels!
YAY!
What is NYU Abu Dhabi's mascot animal?
Falcon (Desert Falcon)
Name at least three majors that are offered at NYU Abu Dhabi, but not at NYU
Any 3 majors from the following list:
Theater, Literature & Creative Writing, Arab Crossroads Studies, Arab Crossroads Studies, Legal Studies, History, Social Research and Public Policy, Psychology, Political Science, Film and New Media, Civil Engineering, Art and Art History
When was the UAE founded? Name the year of foundation. Double points for the full date : )
December 2, 1971 (almost 52 years)
Name at least one of the sovereign wealth funds based in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Mubadala and others
What is the minimum requirement of being eligible to apply for the Summer Student Research Opportunity at NYU Abu Dhabi?
Study at NYU Abu Dhabi for the full academic year (Fall and Spring), or during the Spring (due to visa requirements)