Questions about NYU Gallatin

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<p>Hi all, I have a few questions/concerns about Gallatin... Currently considering Gallatin or CAS.</p>

<p>1) I like the program for its freedom and interdisciplinary nature. However, I'm concerned that one would be dabbling in so many different areas throughout the four years that there is maybe a lack of depth? Is this ever the case? And could a student ultimately choose to focus on one particular concentration/major?</p>

<p>2) Looking at some of the student profiles, they all seem to be humanities/social sciences orientated. I've also heard that Gallatin professors are not very knowledgeable in the sciences/computer science. Obviously you can take courses at other schools, but is it true that Gallatin students tend to be more 'artistic' and is the lack of student profiles in the science fields an indication about the science offerings?</p>

<p>3) How does it work that you get to design your own degree. Could you literally write B.A. in _________ whatever you want? Are there any requirements that the name has to meet? </p>

<p>4) What do employers and graduate schools think about a Gallatin degree? Do they understand what it is? Do they dismiss the idea of a "concentration" because it's not a "major"?</p>

<p>5) I was under the impression that Gallatin has separate application components and essays, but it seems to share the same one as the other NYU schools? How should I go about writing this essay? I'm currently interested in a few subject areas that I really want to merge together, but right now I don't see how I would make it work at Gallatin. Is this a problem? How much specificity should I address the merging of my interests? Or can I just describe them as I would on any other college supplementary essay?</p>

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<p>1) This is why Gallatin is really only for people who have a very clear idea of what they want to do. If you think you’re going to be an aimless dabbler, it is not for you.</p>

<p>2) People who don’t fit into existing boxes are generally humanities people because there aren’t that many out of the box science areas. I do know some people who did more sciencey things (think global public health, happiness with a pre-med core) and they made it work</p>

<p>3) Your degree would say "BA in Interdisciplinary Studies)</p>

<p>4) Depends on what you do re: internships while you’re at school. If you want it you can make it happen</p>

<p>5) What areas do you want to merge? It may be that you might find a better fit outside of Gallatin</p>

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<p>@jazzcatastrophe Thanks for taking the time! What I meant by the first question was that since Gallatin students are able to combine many disciplines, say possibly computer science, business, and art for example, wouldn’t this student lose the depth of studying each field individually? Or is this the Gallatin philosophy precisely?</p>

<p>Interesting… I was under the impression that your degree would have the name of your self-designed concentration. </p>

<p>I would like to merge Literature/Creative Writing, Studio Art/Art History, and somehow computer science.
How are the “private art lessons” by the way?</p>

<p>Many thanks!</p>

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<p>Anyone else? I’m interested.</p>