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It's time to take an Art Break with our partners MTV! This week's video, G.O.L. by Christine Sun Kim is an animation in the same style as the Atari game Breakout and investigates sign language interpretation and the metaphorical echo created by the interpreter.

From her own worlds: “An echo is what happens when a sound hits a surface and repeats, sometimes from a different direction, and sometimes compromised or distorted. This video considers how sign language interpreters process information and how Deaf people receive information from and through these interpreters. Interpreters repeat what they hear, enacting a constant echo or series of visual echoes.”  

Check back next week for the third installment of Art Breaks!  And don’t forget to check out the full length videos on @mtv and in Times Square at 1515 Broadway. 

Moving to a new country for university is exciting, but the first few weeks can be overwhelming.

You don’t just need to think about classes and exams — there are also residence permits, registrations, finding accommodation, signing contracts, opening accounts, and communicating with local authorities.

Many international students underestimate how challenging these small tasks can be, especially when they don’t speak the local language fluently.

One of the best ways to make the transition easier is to have access to local support. Some students rely on university services, expat communities, or platforms designed for international newcomers.

For example, services like Expatrio can help international students with some parts of moving and studying abroad, while platforms like Hebosa connect students with local translators and in-person support providers who can assist with immigration appointments, university procedures, accommodation searches, and everyday communication.

Having someone who understands the local system and language can save time, reduce stress, and help students feel more confident during their first months abroad.