An international student describes the difficulties of his complex origins, and the solace he found in a liberal arts major.
Continue readingCan a Liberal Arts Education Pay Off Financially? Yes.
Is a liberal arts major or degree worth the price? A recent study says yes.
Continue readingAdmissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts
Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.
Continue readingWhy Choose a Liberal Arts College?
It’s a four-year investment, so you want to get the most out of your college experience. Liberal arts colleges cater to their students with a truly student-focused approach.
Continue readingLiberal Arts College and Liberal Arts Education
While the liberal arts have declined in popularity in the past 50 years, part of this decline may be attributed to a misunderstanding of what a liberal education really is. Here are some definitions.
Continue readingA Liberal Arts Education: The Greatest Thing Ever (An Unbiased Perspective)
Jake Bonnell, admission counselor at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, writes about his great experience getting a Liberal Arts education at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Continue readingCollege Admissions Expert on Double Majors at Liberal Arts Schools
Mark lends his expertise to advice on taking double majors at liberal arts colleges: it’s best not to narrow your focus to the details of two separate majors, but to take one major and get the whole picture.
Continue readingLiberal Arts + Music Conservatory = Lawrence University
Mark recently visited Lawrence University (in the dead of winter) and found it to be a very warm and inviting place–providing an outstanding education in the liberal arts and music.
Continue readingColgate University-Preparing Graduates for "The Real World"
Looking for a college that helps prepare its students for the “Real World”? Take a look at Colgate University.
Continue readingSwarthmore College – Take A Seat!
As you visit colleges take the time to observe where students gather together, where they are studying, hanging out, or meeting professors. It can give you a great sense of how students interact with one another on campus. The Adirondack style chairs on the Swarthmore campus are a perfect place to do just that.
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