HW 44

http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/

In his speech, Obama claims that it is our individual responsibility to be successful. That we can have the "best teachers, most supporting parents and none of it will matter unless we put in the hard work it takes to succeed". We all have something to offer and we have to figure out what it is, and that is the opportunity an education can provide. He uses examples such as how a student can potentially be a writer or a scientist , but the student might not know it until they have written their essay for English class or done their lab experiment for science class. It is up to us as individuals and not as a whole to succeed. In order to have a good job and work for an institution we must need and education in a school.


http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/08/liberal_arts_education_why_it.html
August 30, 2009

Since there is no aiming towards a specific work field/institution in a liberal arts education, many think of it as a waste of time and money. However it can help students improve their insights in "critical thinking, clear communication, collaboration, an appreciation for diverse points of view, the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives, ethical judgment and lifelong learning skills". These students will be able to think outside the box and think of alternatives when predicament occurs on the job unlike the "robots" that have been trained to specialize on one topic. This will make it easier for liberal art students to get jobs because they will be more beneficial for any institution. Liberal arts education is also used to guide students towards a career by helping them find matches between their skills and their interests. Also by internships.