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Lang prides itself on being unlike most colleges. I'm finishing my first semester here and so far I'm satisfied and happy with the way it has gone. I came here wanting to get a more well rounded education than I thought was possible at a regular school. There are only about 700 students in the school so classes are small and intimate and students and professors get to know each other well. The way classes are set up allows for ideas to be freely exchanged amongst the professor and the students, and amongst the students themselves. COf course, this way of learning requires that the assigned reading is done. Unfortunately this isn't always the case and sometimes a class will either go into a lull where no one has anything to contribute or people begin to talk out of their *ss just to come off as knowledgeable. But for the most part, this is pretty rare as the students here are bright and understand the way learning here works. Another important thing to mention is that Lang doesn't force students to take required classes as much as other schools do. For the most part, the first 2 years students get to choose their own classes from all the different study areas. By junior year they are supposed to declare a concentration (or major) and begin to take classes focusing on that study. The registration process, however, is a mess and students sometimes wind up having to take classes they don't want to because the ones they wanted were filled to the limit. Then you have to run around to the professors and deans asking them to let you take it. Also, a new requirement is that a student has to take 2 lecture courses before he graduates. Lectures at Lang are a new thing and some students are wary of them becoming a bigger part of the curriculum. Most of the people, from the professors to the students, are friendly and approachable. There are no cliques or social groups that you would find in high school because a lot of people have similar interests, and if not, are mature and respectful enough of each other's opinions to not let that get in the way. The entire school is very liberal minded and politically motivated, and even the professors make themselves be heard when it comes to politics and the results of our latest election, for example.The retention rate for Lang is pretty low because a lot of kids drop out after not being able to handle the pressure from both living in NYC and adjusting to a different method of learning. I guess what I should tell people is if you're considering coming here, seriously consider if you're ready for a challenging but at the same time unique experience. This is certainly NOT a typicalfrat parties everywhere!college. There are occasional get togethers but kids are just as likely to go see a play as they are to party. If you are looking for a career in writing, psychology, philosophy, cultural studies, or any other liberal art and at the same time want to create your own path through your studies, this is the place for you. I like it so far and have no intention of transfering. |
