Liberal arts

Inside the Michigan Research Community I. Introduction to MRC and Learning Communities As a large public institution, the University of Michigan can be very overwhelming for some students. However, the University of Michigan does a great job of creating small communities for students with similar backgrounds, identities, or interests. One of the small learning communities at the University of Michigan is the Michigan Research Community, otherwise known as MRC. In MRC, all of the individuals…

College With the Costs There is a split in whether or not college is worth going to or just starting a career. There is a lot of money that goes into getting through college and that is what makes people hesitant or not go at all. It is a constant battle with either going to college or not. Even with all of this negativity towards college, people should go regarding cost and other things, it is worth it. Going to college helps in the future money wise. Even if somebody does not go into…

Lives can be divided in to two parts in multiple ways. For Eva Hoffman in her book Lost in Translation: A Life in A New Language her life becomes one of these cases. Her migration from Poland to Canada she describes as a literal split in her life. Going form old too new. Familiar too unknown. In the book she describes this in quite a good way. She rides on a train as a young girl that takes her to Canada and as she is being taken to her new life she says, “From now on, my life will be divided…

Progressive Learning in the Liberal Arts World As an undergraduate attending a liberal-arts college, I noticed that I am taking classes that appear not have any purpose to my major and I am also being challenged to be a stronger individual. My skill set is progressing and I am developing into a well-balanced human being. There has been several controversies about liberal-arts universities and what they can do for students. Some individuals say graduating from a liberal-arts college will…

Naemah Aboukarsh English -126 Essay 2 Final 9/26/2017 Liberal Art vs STEM In “The Liberal Arts are Dead: Long Live the Liberal Arts” Whalen states how it’s necessary to studying Liberal Studies, by how it gets readers to think and how to build arguments; He says, “A sound liberal arts education aims precisely to sharpen readers and thinkers in their use of such arguments and amusements. It aims precisely to prepare minds and hearts for a world loud with all manner of persuasion,…

American History’s Contributions to a Liberal Arts Education To have a liberal arts education in today’s society brings a major advantage in many aspects of life. Not only is the liberal arts teachings one of the oldest forms in American history, but it is established in many of the greater distinguished universities in the country. Liberal arts education poses a great chance to learn how to think, instead of what to think. It basis its teachings on the thoughts of Plato, Augustine, and many…

the liberal arts were subjects that were deemed necessary for a citizen to be free. “The Latin word ‘liberalis.’ meaning “appropriate for free men,”” (History of a Liberal Arts Education) is the root of liberal arts. In the first days of a liberal arts education, the main focus was on grammar, rhetoric, and logic. These subjects taught skills that were important for civic duty, because “the main goal for free citizens of Greece and Rome was to participate in civic life” (History of a Liberal…

specifically the liberal arts aspect of Concordia. The explanation he provided on liberal arts, and how it impacts our lives not just in school, but also outside of school made me see the importance of it. Mr Shane's explanation of liberal arts gave me a different perspective of it both In theory, and in practice. Before this interview, my knowledge of liberal arts quite limited. My views to mre Montayas opinions has drastically impacted what Studying the liberal arts…

of Studying Finance at a Liberal Arts School? There are definite long-term benefits to studying a finance related degree at a liberal arts school. There are advantages for student’s personal lives, financial situations and career plans. Critical Thinking Skills A liberal education teaches students how to challenge how they think, make decisions and process information. In order to properly grow and function, the brain needs diverse stimulation and development. A liberal education teaches…

students often question a liberal arts education, not realizing the knowledge, wisdom, or virtue it could provide. Many believe a liberal arts education gives you more economic freedom, unlike a degree engineered toward their specific future careers and endeavors. Because of these practices, liberal arts education offers more than just a degree. In fact, the term liberal means freedom; complemented by noble, well-rounded, or moral open-minded character. A liberal arts education gives you the…