<p>I have a D who has applied to CAS. Probably philosophy major. Maybe physics? She has a good chance of being on the Honors track (National Merit semi finalist, etc.). </p>
<p>Because she REALLY wants to study abroad, as much as possible, I was researching how many semesters one could spend abroad if they matriculated at NYU...and noticed there is an opportunity at freshmen to study abroad. </p>
<p>But I looked into it and it seemed to be ONLY "Liberal Studies" students. I've found that it is a sort of 2 year core program, yet not really the MAP, right? I'm SO confused!...because it's listed under "schools" as being a part of CAS. </p>
<p>Yet I THOUGHT that liberal studies was the one where you don't really apply...you just sort of get "stuck" there if not accepted at your preferred school. Or, wait...was that the Gallatin program? </p>
<p>I'm so confused. Can anyone clear this up for me?</p>
<p>My daughter would like as much international study as possible, applying to CAS, probable honors program/college...is THAT a "liberal studies" student?...or is a liberal studies student more along the lines of someone who is not really sure of their major???? THat seems like a crazy student to select to study abroad?</p>
<p>A virtual cookie to the first comprehensive answer. But I only have vegan cookies right now and they're not "all that". So...?</p>
<p>I believe students are allowed to study abroad as much as possible after freshmen year. But you mentioned she might be studying Physics - I just checked NYU in London which, as far as I can see, is the only study abroad site with science classes, and they only seem to have General Physics I and II! As a Phys major, your daughter will likely take these right away freshmen year, and if she can’t study abroad until Soph year, it seems she won’t be able to take Physics classes abroad. I could be wrong, but I’m looking at this right now: [NYU</a> > Study Abroad](<a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/calendar/index.html]NYU”>Studying Abroad) and it seems only London offers sci courses and only the general Physics class. </p>
<p>The Liberal Studies program in Florence, London and Paris is for students in the LS Program who either applied for the Global Liberal Studies major, or were placed into the program. These students may or may not be decided about their major, but basically, they spend the 1st year studying abroad and taking the liberal arts classes they would otherwise take back in NY. This doesn’t apply to your daughter since she’s not in the program. She will be allowed to study abroad after completing 1 year at college, so beginning the summer after freshmen year. </p>
<p>A summer study abroad option is often best for science majors because our options are pretty limited. I’m a Sci major and not allowed to study abroad at all; none of my classes are offered except the intro ones, which I already did freshmen year, when I wasn’t allowed to study abroad at all. I can’t spend an entire semester taking no classes for my major because then I couldn’t graduate in 4 years. Make sure you plan this out in advance to avoid this problem!</p>
<p>Ok, applying for GLS was a separate thing. I get it. I had NO input on her application so I didn’t know (I doubt she did either). </p>
<p>Yeeikes! No study abroad would mean THIS child would switch her major, I’m betting. She REALLY wanted Oxford, and had most of the stats, but had not yet taken the required ADVANCED physics (came into the realization she LOVED physics kind of late) and wanted their physics/philosophy program. </p>
<p>If she were to go to NYU…there is NO WAY we could afford the tuition AND summer tuition. Gosh this is disheartening. I’m not sure I can give you a cookie just because you made me sad. But, that’s not really fair, so…Vegan Whole Foods chocolate chip cookie for you (but not the great big single package one…just the little one). </p>