When one imagines a tree, they might call to mind a grand oak tree, or a sprout of an apricot tree; regardless, they have the same characteristics. Grounded in a stable foundation, their roots extend pulling in sustenance from foreign areas. As one rises to the trunk of the tree, it provides support for the quintessential part of the tree. While rugged in its outer appearance, it serves as a bridge between the roots to the top of the tree. The upper section is a reservoir of light absorbing leaves and essentially the fruit of the tree for what it is known for. Much like this idea of a tree, some argue it is important to structure one’s education in a similar way. While having strong, stable roots pulling from a variety of sources, an individual
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According to the Washington Post in 2010, only twenty-seven percent of individuals actually use their college degree on a daily basis (“Only 27 Percent of College Grads Have a Job Related to Their Major”). Taking this fact into consideration, an individual should be more interested in learning how to develop and improve himself or herself rather than simply pass the classes. The benefit to studying at a liberal arts college is that it “ is not intended to prepare or certify students for specific employment after graduation” (Whitney 347). Since studying at a liberal arts college nourishes one’s ability to think in general, students are more apt to excelling in the career field. With “integration of the traditional liberal arts with the pre-professional training” (Baker 254), many employers favor students with a background in the liberal arts since they are well versed in a variety of areas. Since one has background knowledge, the individual is also able to relate with the information at a more personal level, giving them motivation to put in extra effort in their work and a greater level of …show more content…
By searching for education outside of one’s normal comfort zone, it challenges the individual to also develop a deeper sense of empathy. Now with a more of a worldview in mind, one is able to predict future consequences decisions. When the liberal arts colleges were compared to a conventional university during a case study, a “significantly greater overall exposure to clear and organized classroom instruction and significantly more higher-order, reflective, and integrative learning experiences” (Pascarella 12) was evident. The mere structure of a liberal arts lecture mimics an optimal work environment. While actively listening as one expresses their opinion, an individual learns in the classroom how to go about questioning as they are also asked to share their opinion. With “recognizing that learning inside and outside of the classroom are equally important” (Baker and Baldwin 255), an graduate of a liberal arts college will be constantly seeking new opportunities to challenge themselves to develop their strengths to the best of their abilities. While being genuinely concerned about their education, this commitment often carries on into responsibility and trustworthiness in the
According to the Washington Post in 2010, only twenty-seven percent of individuals actually use their college degree on a daily basis (“Only 27 Percent of College Grads Have a Job Related to Their Major”). Taking this fact into consideration, an individual should be more interested in learning how to develop and improve himself or herself rather than simply pass the classes. The benefit to studying at a liberal arts college is that it “ is not intended to prepare or certify students for specific employment after graduation” (Whitney 347). Since studying at a liberal arts college nourishes one’s ability to think in general, students are more apt to excelling in the career field. With “integration of the traditional liberal arts with the pre-professional training” (Baker 254), many employers favor students with a background in the liberal arts since they are well versed in a variety of areas. Since one has background knowledge, the individual is also able to relate with the information at a more personal level, giving them motivation to put in extra effort in their work and a greater level of …show more content…
By searching for education outside of one’s normal comfort zone, it challenges the individual to also develop a deeper sense of empathy. Now with a more of a worldview in mind, one is able to predict future consequences decisions. When the liberal arts colleges were compared to a conventional university during a case study, a “significantly greater overall exposure to clear and organized classroom instruction and significantly more higher-order, reflective, and integrative learning experiences” (Pascarella 12) was evident. The mere structure of a liberal arts lecture mimics an optimal work environment. While actively listening as one expresses their opinion, an individual learns in the classroom how to go about questioning as they are also asked to share their opinion. With “recognizing that learning inside and outside of the classroom are equally important” (Baker and Baldwin 255), an graduate of a liberal arts college will be constantly seeking new opportunities to challenge themselves to develop their strengths to the best of their abilities. While being genuinely concerned about their education, this commitment often carries on into responsibility and trustworthiness in the