<p>Basically, how you members of the liberal studies program enjoy it? Do you think it's worth the tuition?</p>
<p>Additionally, I'd like to pursue a major in either English or journalism but would like to have a possible minor in Spanish. Given the structure of LSP classes, would it be impossible to be taking Spanish classes during my first few semesters if it's not my major?</p>
<p>Would any of you guys recommend applying directly to the LSP rather than CAS? I ask only because my stats are almost exactly the average for NYU (3.58 UW cumulative gpa and a 2010 SAT) and I'd much rather get accepted into the LSP than not get accepted into NYU. I'd (obviously) prefer 4 years at CAS than 2 at LSP and 2 at CAS, though.</p>
<p>Hi there! I’m currently an LSP Freshman. Classes started this week so I’m still getting into the swing of things, but let me try to help you out:</p>
<p>I’d say most people in LSP enjoy it. For me, it has so far been a little bit frustrating because all the people around me are taking courses directly related to their major and I am taking much more general courses rooted in history, english, etc. On the other hand, I really love learning and it is really broadening my knowledge. If you are the type of person that likes learning a lot about a lot of different periods in history, than it is most certainly worth the time and tuition. </p>
<p>The way the program works, three of your four classes your Freshman year are LSP mandated and the fourth is an elective (basically a free slot) that can either be in your desired field (in your case English/Journalism) or in any other field (Spanish would be perfectly acceptable). Second year is three electives and one LSP mandated course per semester, so you have a lot more space for major/minor specific classes. </p>
<p>This is the first year that applying directly to LSP is an option (in the past it was just a program that you were put into) so I’m not too sure about the acceptance rate stats, though I’d assume that they would be slightly higher in LSP than CAS.</p>
<p>I’m not currently in LSP as of yet - I was accepted last year and deferred in order to go on exchange to Brazil - but as far as I know, although LSP is now something you can apply directly for, a percentage of applicants for CAS, Gallatin and Tisch will still be put there without choice. So if the reason you’re thinking about direct LSP is because you’re worried you’d have more of a chance, it’s pretty much the same either way! I’d say still try for your original choice.</p>