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Dishsoap
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I'm hoping that this becomes more of a discussion than a rant on my part, because I really am curious to hear your opinions.
In my opinion, the whole concept of "general education" has gone a little too far. I go to a state university (not liberal arts), but the classes I have taken in order to get my bachelor's degree in physics is a little insane. Now, just like I think that all liberal arts majors should have to take at least a base-level science class, I also feel like science majors can definitely benefit from taking a history or music class, you know?
However, today I was preparing my transcript to apply to internships, when I realized that half of the courses I've taken so far (as a senior in college) aren't even remotely related to my major.
In addition to physics, I've taken:
In my opinion, the whole concept of "general education" has gone a little too far. I go to a state university (not liberal arts), but the classes I have taken in order to get my bachelor's degree in physics is a little insane. Now, just like I think that all liberal arts majors should have to take at least a base-level science class, I also feel like science majors can definitely benefit from taking a history or music class, you know?
However, today I was preparing my transcript to apply to internships, when I realized that half of the courses I've taken so far (as a senior in college) aren't even remotely related to my major.
In addition to physics, I've taken:
- Art History I and II
- 20th Century European history
- Spanish III
- Communications
- Civic Engagement
- Helping the Environment
- World Economics
- Black Music (yes, seriously)