Liberal arts colleges in the United States

The differences between Chinese and American systems of education may seem drastically different, but not everything is so dissimilar. A factor that sets China apart from us here in America, is the intensity at which they educate their youth. Along with this, it is often said that Chinese adults have a heightened level of work ethic than their American counterparts. China’s intense system of education is responsible for their strong work ethic.  Education begins at a young age in China.…

Education for Democracy”, brings attention to how “the current focus on education as a form of career training fails to teach students the skills necessary to participate in the political process” (61). Liberal arts schools aim to strengthen a student’s range of knowledge through the studies of arts and humanities. Such an education would provide a student with the resources required to think critically about the world, specifically politics. Since the government acts on behalf of the people,…

Teachers generate thirty percent less each year compared to other college graduates (Orlin). Is that fair? A fifteen year teacher produces LESS than a college graduate who has no experience and is probably not ready for the real world? Something has to be done to show teachers across the United States that the nation thanks them for their service and they have been heard. Even though others believe higher pay could lower teaching qualities, teachers should be paid extra because they create the…

had no idea what my future held. As the daughter of two Purdue alums, with three older siblings all attending Purdue, I knew I was expected to attend college, and more specifically, Purdue Univeristy, but I had no idea what my path to Purdue would look like. I was fortunate in that, during my sophomore year of high school, I took a United States Government course taught by an amazing woman. Cara Putman is a published author and a lawyer in Lafayette. She had a passion for politics, and her…

the American Flag Jeszenia McGuire Elms College On November 10th, 2016 Hampshire College, a small, private, and grossly expensive liberal arts institution in Amherst, Massachusetts flew their flag at half-staff following the victory of President-Elect Donald J. Trump. Sometime in the early morning hours of the following day, a group of unknown students set fire to the fundamental symbol of our country’s freedom. After this development, Hampshire College took down all flags on campus. When…

College education should be free to benefit the lives of everyone. In the past, several political figures have supported free college education. These political figures include Rutherford B. Hayes, John Adams and the candidate for the democratic nomination of the presidential election of 2016, Bernie Sanders. These political officials acknowledged the issue of having to rely on loans to pay for college education. College education should be free to give young adults more opportunities to pursue…

including the start of colleges. Over time with the help of new organizations and the government, America was able to improve and expand public education to all ages, races, and genders. Education did not become a big part of society…

role of serving as the artist director of the Silk Road Project. The Silk Road Project explores music that was present, established and exchanged during the Triangle Trade. Yo Yo Ma uses various directions of art, form and grace in his works. The cello, however, is his greatest work of art. Today, he is known as the greatest cellist yet. Yo Yo Ma was born in Paris, France on October 7, 1955. His mother is Marina Lu and she was a singer. Ma’s father was Hiao-Tsuin Ma. He composed and taught…

United States is considered to be a melting pot of many ethnicities. These ethnicities have helped United States grow, develop, and change by working together. From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, the Progressive Era, progression had become possible by looking past ethnic background and uniting the people as Americans to accomplish equality in rights, benefits, and work for all. However, it must be noted that these accomplishments of color America where not made by verbal dispute for equality…

15th, 1993. She graduated from Portsmouth High School back in 2011. Now she spends her time at Great Bay Community College pursing her Liberal Arts degree or working as an assistant she goes sailing and swimming much like the people who originally settled her hometown of Portsmouth.. Hayley really doesn’t know what she wants to do later in life which is why she waited to go to college. She still plans on attending The University of New Hampshire in Durham in the fall after she completes this…