Never, Never Give Up!

by Cyrille Nzouda (Cameroon) I thoroughly agree with the statement, “Never, never give up,” which means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals.  Who has made a mark in history without achieving a goal?  The determination with a spirit of resilience is the key to accomplishing an objective, regardless of how difficult … Continue reading →

Chasing The American Dream

By Elena Bezzubov (Russia) Historically, the American Dream is often associated with the immigrant experience. It is what inspired and inspires so many to come here. America is a matter of the spirit and the soul. America is more than a nation, it is a concept… a dream. The American Dream means having the freedom … Continue reading →

With Love From All Over The World

Dedicated to one year anniversary of ICNY Member Blog Why do we love International Center in New York? Why do we love New York? For 50 years The International Center in New York has been a home away from home for newcomers from other countries, providing them with a transformative experience in a community where … Continue reading →

A Letter from a Friend

The International Center is currently celebrating its fiftieth anniversary – a milestone for any organization. For a non-profit, this is especially significant. Former International Center members worldwide have reflected on their time at the Center and flooded us with warm memories of their experience and praise for our ongoing mission. One such example is a … Continue reading →

A Special Tour In New York City

By Buyana Ulzii (Mongolia) One breezy Saturday morning, I took my family sight-seeing. We started walking uptown from the Flatiron on 23rd Street.  Our heads were tilted towards the sky all the time, eyes fixed on the details of the exteriors and the facades. The Flatiron building seemed more beautiful than ever. With all its … Continue reading →

My Conversation Partner

By Akie Ueda (Japan) “I WANT YOU TO BE MY CONVERSATION PARTNER!” That’s the beginning of our longtime partnership for three years and counting. I first met Ron when he was under the volunteer-training program and instantly realized he was the ONE. He was a talented photographer with elegance and high intelligence who would make … Continue reading →

My New York Diary

By Takashi S. (Japan) Takashi came to New York a year ago. Since that time he has also joined the ICNY and started a microblog about his metropolitan life, including fascinating events he attends, the multicultural cuisine he tries and interesting people he meets. Here is a random collection of his posts dedicated to his … Continue reading →