Many colleges, especially liberal arts schools, pride themselves on having well rounded, diverse students who are well versed in everything from world politics to current events. Such well-roundedness does not simply occur by accident-officials who run the schools spend a lot of time and effort ensuring that the student body is culturally and intellectually assorted. Such variety is usually brought about by a stringent application process, and by the classes that are offered by the school.
Once students are accepted in to a school, they are usually required to take a certain amount of elective classes that have nothing to do with their major/minor and overall field of study. Such electives are required in order to perpetuate the idea of the “totally diverse” student body. Though students may not like the idea of having to take what some may call “frivolous” classes, colleges try to alleviate any ill will by offering a wide range of classes that cover countless topics in hopes of pleasing (almost) everyone. Offering a lot of different types of classes is also used a way to entice prospective students and look good to the right amount of people.
Many colleges offer classes in just about any subject a student could ever ask for. If a student wanted to learn about environmental protective measures like soil erosion control and sediment control, he or she could enroll in an environmental studies class. Musically minded students can take a break from their major-focused classes and learn about the musical genre of jazz and all of its most famous styles and artists in a History of Jazz class. Even those students who have always been fascinated by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can find something they like with a class in Natural Disasters.
Though students may never use the information they learn in these “fluff” classes during their careers, the fact they took the time to learn something outside of their majors shows prospective employers that they are well rounded. Schools like to emphasize the importance of diversity and being well versed in all areas of study. Even if students do not enjoy being required to take electives, they should find solace in the fact that (almost) every college student has to do the same.
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