Many international students, like domestic students, come to NYU for the excitement of living in the greatest city in the world, for top-notch academics, and for the promise of bright future. 

NYU, after all, is renowned for its career and internship opportunities. The university is in the heart of New York, where virtually every industry is a subway ride away. Its award-winning Wasserman Career Center is known for its services, alumni connections, and top-notch career outcomes. 

Yet, international students face more barriers to these resources and outcomes than domestic students. Of the 86% of graduate students who report working or continuing their education after graduation, only 41.1% were international graduates, compared to 58.5% who were domestic. And only 79.4% of international graduates remain in the United States, compared with  98.5% of domestic students. [Source]

International students are a diverse and important part of NYU's student population, and NYU needs to deliver top-notch career outcomes for them, too. While career services exist for students, there is a lack of customized learning solutions that address the greatest barriers international students face. Therefore, a learning solution is needed specifically for international students who are looking to secure employment in the United States. 

This is our key question and challenge: how can we help international students at NYU secure a job in United States?

We're the Ex Pats, a group of students who all pursued higher education outside our home countries. We are: