Why Study the Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Transforming Students to Change the World A major in the liberal Arts and Sciences will give you the fundamental skills and attributes that every employer desires, including the ability to think critically and make informed decisions. These skills and attributes are: • Defining problems and tasks • Writing, Communicating and Analyzing • A critical eye and ear • Ability to retrieve information – libraries, books, periodicals, Internet • Planning and executing research • An open mind to new ideas and solutions • Sensitivity to individuals and tolerance of cultural differences • An ability to learn what you need in order to accomplish a task • A joy of life-long-learning • Knowing not only how to do things right, but also, how to do the right thing. These skills and attributes in combination with the Elon Experiences – study abroad, internships, service learning, leadership and research – will help you to get a job and most importantly to be a good citizen. “We are currently preparing stu
