12A The Importance of a Liberal Arts Education

           Many people view a Liberal Arts Education as a somewhat pointless, and argue that it doesn't accurately prepare students for a career in a certain profession, but personally I think that they are wrong, and that a Liberal Arts Education has many benefits to it. in the article "Why Liberal Arts Education Matters" is says " university should not be a cloister; it should be a laboratory that creates habits of action trough inquiry laced with compassion, memory, and fidelity". What this is basically saying is that a Liberal Education caters to the needs of everyday life. It is true that this type of education doesn't prepare you for certain profession, such as a doctor, but it allows you to become a better rounded person, and makes you more interesting; not many people can hold a discussion on Van Gogh, and that is something only a person with a degree in art or someone who had a liberal education can do.
           A Liberal Education can provide students with a variety of experiences. Even though a liberal arts education provides a broad base for knowledge, it also helps in providing communication and analytical skills that are needed for whatever career you chose to explore. In the article "Liberal Arts" is said that, "a candidates ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major". These types of skills are something that cannot be taught it a learning environment that focuses on the needs of one particular area, but rather a place that caters to the needs of everyday life skills. A Liberal Arts Education provides a platform for students to use to help them get them to a desired career, many employers feel that content can be taught because it is always changing but their a skills, such as communication, that cannot be taught without the help of a education in Liberal Arts.