Global Liberal Studies Program

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Hi! I'm really interested in the GLS program at NYU. I applied to this program ED. This program makes me extremely excited. The whole aspect of studying abroad for a year, learning intensively about cultures, and having small classes sounds incredible to me. I wanted to study international relations, but I really don't know if I want to go into international politics. Right now, my dream is to work in a development or human rights agency at the UN. </p>

<p>I've seen mixed things about the program, but the things were written years ago. I would like to see the perspective of someone in the program right now. Is it worth the money? How easily do internships turn into jobs? How are the classes? How many electives can you take per year? Can you minor in international relations? When do you chose your concentration? What type of students are in GLS? How competitive is it? (Sorry, I have a lot of questions) </p>

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<p>FYI you would be studying abroad for two years, not just one</p>

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<p>Isn’t freshman year optional? </p>

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<p>I’m not sure, in the past it was mandatory</p>

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<p>When I applied I was asked where I wanted to spend my freshman year at! I chose NYC because that’s already going to be a big adjustment! I don’t want to go that far away from home that quickly!</p>

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<p>Yes, you can choose NYC, Paris, London or Florence for your freshman year. I.R. Is only available as an honors major, although you could double major with GLS.</p>

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<p>I want to choose NYU London because its easier if they spoke English.
I thought students only stay abroad for Freshman year.
I’m super excited about this too :slight_smile: I choose NYU because of this program.</p>

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<p>@Kenosis Thank you! How easy is it to double major? </p>

<p>@eatpeasplease‌ Yayyy! You and me both! I am so excited!</p>

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<p>The reason they ask what city is to see if you “would be willing” to live in another city Freshman year. Think of it this way, they have limited space to educate and house students in NYC, with multiple locations around the world, they can accept more students because they can start them “off campus” so-to-speak. There is attrition from year to year, so starting students in Florence, Paris and London gives NYU time to experience some attrition and still keep their numbers high… that’s my take anyway. </p>

<p>My daughter was given an acceptance on the CONDITION that she spend her first year in London… it may seem that you could do the GLS Program and start in NYC, but I think the majority of students start in either London, Paris or Florence. Year 2 is in NYC. Year 3 is split between 2 locations and you can choose from a pretty big list including: Berlin, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Florence, Madrid, Paris, Shanghai, etc. Then Year 4 is back in NYC. Now, that said, you can apply to study abroad Sophomore year and there is an accelerated BA/MA that could have you abroad again for all/part (?) of Senior+ year. </p>

<p>In short if you start in London, it might look like this: </p>

<p>F: London
S: NYC
J: Madrid/Paris
S: NYC </p>

<p>The GLS Program is extremely expensive in a number of ways, first, if you receive “room & board” in your financial aid, you don’t get any “board” or food. At least in London. You pay for all your food, shopping, etc. My daughter is living sparingly on about £150/week or approx $255/week. Keep in mind, when you are located in London that Paris is a 3 hr train ride away, Scotland is a bus ride and everywhere in the UK/Europe is in your backyard so you’ll want to factor in those expenses. </p>

<p>Re: Internships
My daughter just started her position in London at a web brokerage company but she found this on her own. There doesn’t seem to be anything set up at the London location to facilitate internships. </p>

<p>Finally, the GLS Program has a concentration called Politics, Rights and Development which may be right up your alley. You can do cross-school minors. The IR Major is an Honors major as mentioned above, but my daughter’s advisor in the GLS Program is very knowledgable about the IR Major and what they look for when you apply… so it seems you’d be well-positioned if you went that route at the end of your Sophomore year… although you need to apply earlier. </p>

<p>Happy to answer any other questions on London or the GLS Program from our limited knowledge and experience so far. :)</p>

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<p>@Emtou2u Now I’m really afraid that I won’t get accepted in the NYC campus. I wouldn’t take the offer if I had to go anywhere else because I want to save up for junior year. I want to get to know the city! Did your daughter get a large scholarship? Is there any like scholarship specifically for GLS? Does she like the GLS program? Thank you! Your post was a big help!</p>

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<p>Hi @Emtou2u‌ I am applying to GLS London for ED2 and I want to know if I can get in.
I just came to the U.S. less than two years ago and my ACT is only 29.
So I probably need a very good essay to get in.
Other than I traveled and moved many times in my life, I enjoy small class discussions, liberal arts curriculum, and I am interested in studying in a foreign country with a heavy culture background, what else should I write about?</p>

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<p>I submitted my application to NYU a couple of days ago and stumbled upon GLS today. I am very intrigued about the prospects of this program and what it has to offer. However, I have a couple of questions about the application process.
On my Common App, I put New York as my primary campus with no secondary choices, and CAS as my primary choice school and Florence GLS as my second choice school. I put Florence GLS as my second choice on a whim and I never bothered to research into it, but now I am very interested. My question is, if I am granted admission, will I be allowed to choose if I attend CAS or GLS, or will I be granted admission to only one of the schools? Or, if I am granted admission to CAS would I somehow be able to switch into GLS Florence? Thanks!</p>

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<p>@emtou2 Hi! I was accepted ED 1, like your daughter, on the condition that I spend freshman year in London. I knew that you had to cook your own food, which is fine by me, but since I am paying for my own food what does that mean for the money I’m offered for room & board? Do you know what happens to it? If it just disappears or rolls over? Sorry for the bombardment of questions. But thank you! </p>