Whether people are aware of it or not there are many benefits to having a Liberal Arts Education. Colleges that are Liberal Arts based primarily focus on subjects such as science, math, social sciences, and humanities. They are typically very broad and allow for students to have many career options after graduation. “The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education” by Hollis furthers explains these benefits and why a student should choose a Liberal Arts Education.
Why should you choose a Liberal Arts Education? Hollis tells us, “the broad knowledge of the wider world will prepare you to deal with complexity, diversity, and change.” We will frequently encounter ideas similar to this in the real world so it is important to prepare. Having a Liberal Arts Education will also help you develop a list of skill and benefits such as
- A strong sense of social responsibility
- Communication skills
- Problem solving abilities
- An ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings
- Analytical skills
Other essentials acquired from a Liberal Arts Education. According to The Association of American Colleges and Universities survey “ 93% of them agree that candidates demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major. On top of that, 4 out of 5 employers also agreed that all student should acquire broad knowledge in the Liberal Arts and sciences. There are many jobs that don’t require a specific degree.
You may think the best area of study is in the STEM fields. However, experts such as Mark Cuban agree–the future requires the skills a liberal arts education provides.
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