<p>So I applied to and was accepted into the Global Liberal Studies program, and it appears to be a superb and exciting program (especially since I'm receiving $7500 a year as a merit scholarship... no need at all! I thought that was unheard of). I applied because the combination of liberal arts and concrete education in International Relations appeared to mirror my primary interests, and particularly my involvement in debate - not to mention the allure of getting primary access to study abroad opportunities. However, a few things are starting worry/confuse me.</p>
<p>Global liberal studies is in the same direct department as Liberal Studies, and the person who called me introduced themselves as being with "Liberal Studies at New York University," and then welcomed me to Global Liberal Studies. So is GLS less rigorous/considered a step down from the college (I mean no offense to LS people, but I can't figure out a better way to explain my qualm)? I had never even realized LS existed before until I talked to an NYU student and friend of mine who was confused about my application.</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>Is GLS simply a different focus on about the same level as the main college?</p>
<p>OR </p>
<p>Is GLS generally a more selective, rigorous, prestigious program?</p>