Students should major in something more practical that will actually get them a job when they graduate. Students should not really major in liberals arts- is not worth the time nor money spent in acquiring it.
A lot of unrealistic head-in-the-clouds types hurl crazy accusations at the people proposing this (solution.) One of the craziest, most baseless is that people who advise “math and science” do not appreciate the liberal arts. That the useful-majors-promoters do not value the creative process.
But what they are REALLY saying is that scientists do not have passion for their work. Now, I realize that statement appears to have come out of jagged left field. It is as if I simply truncated the conversation, jumped up in the middle of it, and leapt to a completely different branch on a completely different tree. But just hear me out.
They say science is too structured, too strict. They say that because science and math only has right or wrong answers, therefore it does not allow for the full range of someone’s creative mountaintop of potential to flourish. Everything is either/or; there is no room for discussion or opinion. They accuse science of being too strict, too austere, too restrictive. They say that studying science somehow does not allow people to reach their free spirits. They claim that science classes do not engage students or encourage them to want to explore their wonderful unique selves.
They claim that on the other hand, apparently liberal arts courses do a great job allowing full class participation. (((sci does not))) fully engage students. ((sci does not))) welcome them in to [[[actively participate in the discussion.]]]] (((does not))) allow students to express themselves. or to fully allow their artistic expression.
Are. You. Freaking. Kidding. Me. This is patently, positively, false.
{scii} courses do a great job encouraging___ and the students have a wonderful exchange of information, exchange of ideas,___
{liberal arts} students actively contribute to each other’s learning and thinking processes. Studying science fosters an environment of lively, warm, welcoming everyone in.
Whereas, lib-arts people are under the impression that science does none of these things.
Scientists have every bit as much dedication for their work as any editorial writer. passion.v.v.
They heartily approach their work with the same amount of enthusiasm. They pour fully as much heart and soul into their work with as much zest as any art gallery painter or as any symphony composer.
I went into science precisely <>because<> I am fascinated by molecular processes of life. I relish unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Reveal to me your secrets. I want to discover anything and everything.
they value ___. they approach it with gusto. [[they throw themselves into the work]]]]
Sure, there might be brief moments of tedium. After assembling an electrophoresis apparatus and arranging it to GO, there is not much to do over the next forty-five minutes. Or setting up a PCR machine to cycle for 64 rounds. This can consume quite a bit of time. Better find something fun to occupy you during that waiting period. Unless you decide to study during that time. Or maybe go ahead and get started on your lab report.
A lot of unrealistic head-in-the-clouds types hurl crazy accusations at the people proposing this (solution.) One of the craziest, most baseless is that people who advise “math and science” do not appreciate the liberal arts. That the useful-majors-promoters do not value the creative process.
But what they are REALLY saying is that scientists do not have passion for their work. Now, I realize that statement appears to have come out of jagged left field. It is as if I simply truncated the conversation, jumped up in the middle of it, and leapt to a completely different branch on a completely different tree. But just hear me out.
They say science is too structured, too strict. They say that because science and math only has right or wrong answers, therefore it does not allow for the full range of someone’s creative mountaintop of potential to flourish. Everything is either/or; there is no room for discussion or opinion. They accuse science of being too strict, too austere, too restrictive. They say that studying science somehow does not allow people to reach their free spirits. They claim that science classes do not engage students or encourage them to want to explore their wonderful unique selves.
They claim that on the other hand, apparently liberal arts courses do a great job allowing full class participation. (((sci does not))) fully engage students. ((sci does not))) welcome them in to [[[actively participate in the discussion.]]]] (((does not))) allow students to express themselves. or to fully allow their artistic expression.
Are. You. Freaking. Kidding. Me. This is patently, positively, false.
{scii} courses do a great job encouraging___ and the students have a wonderful exchange of information, exchange of ideas,___
{liberal arts} students actively contribute to each other’s learning and thinking processes. Studying science fosters an environment of lively, warm, welcoming everyone in.
Whereas, lib-arts people are under the impression that science does none of these things.
Scientists have every bit as much dedication for their work as any editorial writer. passion.v.v.
They heartily approach their work with the same amount of enthusiasm. They pour fully as much heart and soul into their work with as much zest as any art gallery painter or as any symphony composer.
I went into science precisely <>because<> I am fascinated by molecular processes of life. I relish unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Reveal to me your secrets. I want to discover anything and everything.
they value ___. they approach it with gusto. [[they throw themselves into the work]]]]
Sure, there might be brief moments of tedium. After assembling an electrophoresis apparatus and arranging it to GO, there is not much to do over the next forty-five minutes. Or setting up a PCR machine to cycle for 64 rounds. This can consume quite a bit of time. Better find something fun to occupy you during that waiting period. Unless you decide to study during that time. Or maybe go ahead and get started on your lab report.