liberal arts pros 12A

There are many pros and cons to a liberal arts education, but in this blog I will talk about the pros. One of the biggest advantages to a liberal arts education is the ability to approach problems in life and work from different perspectives. In today’s constantly changing world people need to know how to change, and solve problems other than those directly related to their field.

Rebecca Chopp says:

“Liberal arts is founded on a whole person, developing a person athletically and academically. Liberal arts is going international. The 21st century is one of entrepreneurship and innovation. There will not be fixed careers. The liberal arts teaches you to think outside the box.”

(http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/22/two-views-on-liberal-arts/)

I completely agree with Rebecca Chopp, this new age has ushered in a seemingly endless supply of new inventions and ideas. It is absolutely necessary to obtain these skills in today’s world because employers want someone who can think outside the box.

Another bonus is that you know you’re in the field you will love. Instead of just choosing a career that sounds nice liberal arts schools allow people to explore different majors and in turn different careers. I always thought of these extra classes as a waste of time and a bunch of bull. However many of my classes this semester have sparked new interests in fields I had not yet been given the opportunity to explore. This has given me faith in the system of liberal arts and even made me second guess my major and career choice.

It also allows people a “buffer” year or two before jumping into their major’s classes. Instead of learning how to inject I.V.s into people I’m learning math and science for a deeper understanding of what’s really going on with people. It’s almost like a prep-period for when the real classes begin.