<p>I'm considering joining LHSP, a big reason being to avoid North Campus. How big of a commitment is it? And how is Couzens? I really want to live in a social dorm...</p>
<p>My son did LHSP two years ago and really enjoyed it (but it was in Alice Lloyd, which is now closed for renovation.) You do have to commit to the meetings. He didn’t do a second year because as a school of music student he already had a lot of group work/meetings/shows to attend. But overall it was a great first year experience.</p>
<p>My daughter did it as well and loved it. She also left after freshman year and was in the Sophomore Experience at Stockwell this year. You also have two writing courses you have to take but it satisfies your freshman writing requirements so no biggie. The meetings you have to attend are once a month from what I remember and that’s about it. More info can be found below:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lhsp/prospectivestudents/requirements[/url]”>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lhsp/prospectivestudents/requirements</a></p>
<p>P.S. She started as a Art History major and switched to secondary education with a Spanish major.</p>
<p>I’m considering as well; I toured and met with faculty there.
I’m also greatly considering it to stay off of North Campus, but I have to wonder what the other students’ opinions are of it.</p>
<p>You have to write an essay on why you want to be a part of the LC. I wouldn’t consider it unless you are interested in art and being a part of the community. MY opinion is find a LC you are interested in and that can meet your needs for location, not just for location only.</p>
<p>The writing classes aren’t a big deal for me since I’m considering majoring in creative writing anyway. But I’m thinking I might like the social/party atmosphere of Bursley better than whatever is at Couzens? I’m just not sure if it’s worth the bus ride or not…</p>
<p>Kdog044, this LC is something I would definitely be interested in if I were interested in LCs. The thing is, I’m not quite sure if I’m interested in an LC at all.</p>
<p>I don’t think you will find the Hill lacking in the social scene. My daughter sure didn’t have a problem.</p>
<p>Good to know, thanks!</p>
<p>I was in LHSP, and I loved it. Even though I’m no longer a part of the community, I still take classes through the program and participate in some of the events. Like others have said, you are required to take a 2 classes- your first year writing requirement and another class. You’re also required to attend meetings every month and participate in clubs and/or events. The classes are great. They’re small and you get to know everyone pretty well. I highly recommend joining. </p>
<p>Couzens is currently being renovated, so that’s a plus. The hill is also a great place to live. I wouldn’t be concerned about the social scene there- it’s very lively. The LHSP community also tends to be very tight nit.</p>
<p>I just read my post again and I realized it sounded like I only want to do it because of the location. Sorry. 
I’m very interested in writing, I want to pursue journalism, and I just meant it was a plus to discover that I’m guaranteed central campus. :)</p>
<p>The main thing I’m worried about is shutting myself off from the rest of campus. Kind of like what almsotpo said. I don’t know if doing LHSP would limit my opportunities to be a part of a freshman community like in Markley or Bursley.</p>
<p>livelifeoutloud, those are my thoughts exactly</p>
<p>Yep. I’m actually arguing with my dad about it right now. He wants me to join, I’m still iffy. I just wish I could know how it would be before I commit to it.</p>
<p>LHSP has mainly first year students. I wouldn’t be concerned about isolating yourself from a freshmen community. If anything, LHSP will allow you to be a part of a tight knit community with a lot of freshmen that have similar interests as you. Trust me, you won’t feel isolated.</p>
<p>hey i applied to LHSP and i was wondering if any of you know when we find out if we got in?</p>
<p>Early June. It says it on the website.
I would guess that we find out even before the first orientation session starts, as kids who got in would need to know to schedule classes.</p>