Students from around the world gathered at NYC Global Center to celebrate iftar, sharing dishes from their cultures and learning about the traditions of Ramadan.

From Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas, take a look back at how NYC Global Center celebrated culture, community, and student life in 2025.

U.S. Student Visa Guide: An Overview The U.S. student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States for the purpose of studying at an accredited institution. The most common types of student visas are the F-1 visa for academic students and the M-1 visa for vocational or non-academic students. To apply for a student visa, you must first be accepted by a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. Once accepted, the scho