Liberal Arts in New York City
St. Lawrence University students participating in the Liberal Arts in New York City Semester will have the opportunity to study and intern in one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world. Students will spend four full days a week in an internship experience throughout the semester while taking classes in either finance or nonprofit/arts management. (Internships are aligned with the students’ interests or intended fields and are not limited to finance and arts.) Field trips, networking events/opportunities, and classes will round out the remainder of each week.
- Based in Manhattan
- Fall or Spring semester
- Enrollment does not normally exceed 18 students per semester
- Pre-requisites: 3.0 GPA; open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Must demonstrate an interest in growing professional, networking, and career skills
- Required internship; students cannot participate in the semester without securing an internship
- Live in student residence hall
Apply to the New York City program
Location Academics Internships Housing
Calendar Orientation Program Contacts
Location
A semester in New York City gives St. Lawrence students the opportunity to experience all that the Big Apple has to offer. Students will have the opportunity to attend the plays and concerts, visit the museums and galleries, watch the games and parades for which the city is famous.
Academics
Students have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic semester-long internship program in New York City. Students will spend four full days a week in an internship experience throughout the semester while taking classes in either finance or nonprofit/arts management. Students will spend four full days each week gaining a deeper understanding of their field of interest through an internship experience. Field trips and classes will round out the remainder of each week.
Required Courses:
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A Cultural Exploration of New York City's Heavy Metal Music Scene (Director’s Course, 2023-24) (1.5 units ND)
What does it mean to be an outsider but also part of a group? What constitutes authenticity and how is it created? How do highly gendered structures of power manifest within social spaces? We will explore answers to these questions and more through the lens of heavy metal music culture in New York City. Emphasis will be placed on experiential learning through visits to both historic and active venues where heavy metal music is performed and locations where heavy metal cultural practices can be observed. We will explore topics related to identity, race, and the diversity of creative sound that is unique to New York City's metal music scene.
- Internship preparation & Excel course (0.5 unit)
- Internship Placement (1 unit)
Electives (choose 1): (1 unit)
- Special Topics: Finance - New York (ECON 4007), Prerequisite: Economics 252 (1 unit)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management (PCA 304) (1 unit)
Internships
Students are expected to research organizations of interest and to develop a plan for obtaining an internship. Students will be given assistance with internship contacts, research techniques, resume reviews, interview workshops and individual mock interviews. Notifications of acceptance into the NYCS program are generally sent in mid-March for fall and spring semesters. Internship arrangements are finalized after these dates.
SLU has a diverse network of organizations interested in interviewing NYC Semester students for internships. A list of past program internship sites can be found here
Housing
Students live in single rooms or a single-sex double room at the 92YResidence, (92nd Street and Lexington, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128) which houses students and interns throughout the year. Students will be provided with a meal stipend to cover all meals while on the program. Cooking facilities are available on each floor at the 92YResidence. Other amenities include laundry rooms located throughout the residence, 24-hour security and free Wi-Fi with full use of all the 92Y facilities.
The 92Y is located in the historic Carnegie Hill section of Manhattan's Upper East Side and is just three blocks from Central Park and Museum Mile. The 92nd Street Y is one of New York's finest cultural and community centers with weekly events including concerts, lectures, art, music, dance, and language classes. SLU students get discounted entrance rates at lectures & events. Located in a residential area, there are numerous groceries, delicatessens, restaurants and other services in the immediate neighborhood. The facility includes a Health, Fitness & Sports Center, featuring a 75-foot swimming pool, gym, aerobics classes, steam room, and sauna.
Calendar
The Fall semester typically begins in early September and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester typically begins in early/mid-January and ends in late April/early May.
Fall 2023
Sunday, Sept. 3– Move-In Day
Monday, Sept. 25 – Internships Begin
Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 22-26– Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Internships End
Friday, Dec. 15 – Last Day of Classes
Sunday, Dec. 17 – Move-Out
Spring 2024
Sunday, Jan. 7- Move into 92 Y residence
Monday, Jan. 29- Internships Begin
Wednesday-Sunday Feb. 28-March 3- Mid-semester Break
Thursday, April 18- Internships end
Tuesday, April 23- Last Day of Classes
Wednesday, April 24- Move-out
Orientation
Pre-departure: The CIIS office organizes in-depth orientation sessions on-campus prior to the student's participation in the program. This includes a program specific session(s) in which the students will learn more about the program, local culture, academic expectations, and any other important information. There is also an orientation session led by the CIIS office on culture shock, pre-departure preparation, as well as safety and security while abroad.
Program Contacts
If you are interested in learning more about the New York City program please contact one of the following people:
CIIS Office: Caitlin Hatz, Director of Off-Campus Programs - Questions about eligibility, program logistics, and other off-campus opportunities.
On-Site Contact: Beth Dixon, Executive Director of NYC Internships and Laurentian Engagement - Questions about program academics.