<p>How many people have you found to be accepted?</p>
<p>i thought it was junior year when we study abroad?
oh wellz.... i am so nervous. i feel like not many people know about gls and it is risky since it is the first year ...so maybe we have a good shot ?! =) i think i may being a bit optimistic but oh well haha</p>
<p>Can someone link me to the facebook group for GLS?</p>
<p>There's one for NYU early decision. You can search "NYU Early Decision"</p>
<p>And only one person.</p>
<p>where does he/she live?</p>
<p>I'm just curious, what is it that made all of you want to study GLS? From what I've heard of it, it's a very general program which pretty much takes from all the liberal arts, like Literature, Pol Sci, Math, etc, and combines them into a general high school-type education, adding on an "international twist" to make it more unique. </p>
<p>I'm an NYU student btw, and they always send us tons of emails about the GLS program and no one really takes it seriously, because it's like a basic general education in nothing specific. Now, I think this is because most people are ignorant as to what GLS actually is. What is it that made you interested in this program, and what kind career prospects are you anticipating with this? Just curious.</p>
<p>well for me.... i'm obsessed with languages...i speak four fluently and am learning a fifth. one of my main criteria for choosing a school was study abroad opportunities and all of that, and with gls you can be abroad freshman and junior year. i also didn't want to commit to international relations and since i don't really know what i want to do i figured gls would be a perfect option. i can specialize later on in graduate school or something...</p>
<p>Stargazerlilies: Personally, I've always favored small, liberal arts colleges but am also attracted to the prospect of an urban education. Also, my intended major should I not have applied to GLS would have been either Modern Languages or International Studies, which is perfectly combined with the liberal arts education I desire in the GLS program. Also, there is a lot of opportunity for study abroad, which is important to me - not to mention language education. I speak Spanish fluently but would also like to learn French and Italian. GLS is the only program I've found that will let me pursue liberal arts coursework, international relations, one language as part of my degree, with room for a minor in another language. It's the perfect match. As for career prospects, I would like to work in the international sector of a publications company or obtain a position at an EU liaison here in the US or for another multi-national body abroad. However, since GLS is also a liberal arts degree, I will not be limited to those options should I have an unlikely change of heart. Hope that answers your question. :)</p>
<p>Well I like how the program incorporates many different areas of study into the curriculum. It's really well planned from what I've seen. I also like how we'll be able to dabble in history and philosophy without being a history or philosophy major. To be able to study Euro Art History and Eastern Philosophy side by side is just so amazing. I also am interested in languages and how languages relate. (Currently studying French, German, Classical Hindi/Urdu, Arabic and Farsi; I am fluent/have pretty good knowledge of English, Spanish, Gujurati and Tagalog. I also want to take up Hebrew at one point in my life.) I plan to continue my language studies at the University level. Also, being able to study abroad for as much time as this program allows is amazing.</p>
<p>If accepted into this program, I intend to continue on to obtain a graduate degree possibly in International Relations/Studies maybe History. Having this program completed as an undergraduate student is so great because it doesn't limit what I can go into after four years at NYU. Hummm.</p>
<p>Thanks, both of your answers helped answer my question. GLS is brand-new and most NYU students don't know much about it.</p>
<p>BTW, you can study abroad as much as you like (including freshman yr) in any major. International Relations is another major which requires study-abroad, but I guess the reason people would choose GLS is over IR is because IR is strictly Govt/Econ/Foreign policy/Culture whereas GLS is more of a generalized liberal arts education. I always thought of it as an extension of the LSP curriculum, which is basically reading a ton of classic literature. Both GLS and IR have language requirements though, and plenty of room for a minor in another language. Btw, Kenny, you can dabble in history/philosphy in any major - for most majors, in order to get your BA/BS, you only need to take like 10-15 classes, plenty of room for as many electives as you like! One of the great things about NYU is all the options you will have. Also, Good luck to all of you!</p>
<p>Because I'm interested in cross-cultural studies and studying abroad. GLS has so much to offer. I've always dreamt of working abroad among the countries, experiencing different cultures, and building connections. However, that type of profession is not the easiest to pursue; not everyone will have the opportunity to be given a job like that. But after finding out about the GLS Program, I feel like going there will definitely give me a better shot in my dream of doing foreign services. Not only will I be learning all subjects with a global perspective, but also I am required to study abroad! To be able to study with students who have the same aspirations, learn about different cultures, pursue your dream in city for center of international affairs, wow, the GLS will be sooo rewarding and enjoyable - it'll be amazinggg!</p>
<p>Hahaha, good luck everyone :)</p>
<p>Damn Kenny! I feel so under qualified now.</p>
<p>are sure about the only 70 spots??</p>
<p>I really don't want to freak you out, but I'm pretty sure that's what she said. I checked some of the notes I took while I was talking to her and I definitely wrote down "70 spots." But there's only about five or six of us on this message board, maybe twenty others in the country (if I were to wager a guess). That's about 25/70 which is about... what... 30-35%? That's less than the average percentage of ED applicants accepted at most NYU schools. I mean, this is a completely different program, but don't get disheartened. We'll most likely know by this time tomorrow. The decision has been made, we've done everything we can to ensure acceptance, all we can do is wait. I really hope each of us gets in! It's gonna be a blast.</p>
<p>i know i really hope so!
i would actually be jumping up and down my neighborhood with glee...
i really hope we all get in!!!
ughh
let me know!
i hope that since it is a new program people won't apply =)</p>
<p>yeah i was told they were expecting 150-200 applicants tops</p>
<p>150-200 applicants for ED and RD, or just ED? Either way, nice odds!</p>
<p>PS - Why don't we also make this the thread where we post whether or not we've been accepted/rejected and our stats so those of us (ehemehemMEehemehem) who have an exceptionally slow mail carrier who delivers around 5:30-6 pm every day can see what's up.</p>
<p>hm i don't know if just ed or rd, but yeah either way it sounds good to me!
i'm gonna have my counselor call tomorrow morning because i can't wait any longer =/</p>
<p>yeah perfecttt
ughh how amazing would it be if we were the ones who got in???!
i have to go into the city on thurs and if i get rejected i will be so depressed =(</p>