The academic program at Berea College, as described in the college catalog, will help prepare me for life after college because as a liberal arts college it provides a unique and wide-ranging learning experience. This experience will prepare me for my future career by giving me a competitive edge. Not only does Berea College prepare you to be knowledgeable in many areas of academics, it creates a well-rounded student by mentally preparing you for the workforce.
As a liberal arts school, Berea College has a dedication to creating students, and ultimately graduates that are not only knowledgeable about their major, but about a wide variety of topics. Being able to be knowledgeable about many topics will give you a competitive edge post-graduation …show more content…
This is “an opportunity for students to explore interconnections among various venues for learning—courses, labor, service, research, internships, etc.” (BC Active Learning Experience) These programs give you the ability to learn in a real world setting. For example, an internship gives the student the opportunity to participate in an aspect of their potential future career. It also gives students the opportunity to get real working experience outside of Berea College. All ALEs must include: “learning through sustained, continual engagement in, reflection on, and assessment of experiences; the use of knowledge, imagination, and judgment to address questions in novel contexts; and the exploration of connections between theory and practice, and between learning in courses and from experiences outside the classroom.”(BC Active Learning Experience) Another example is a faculty led undergraduate research experience. This is an opportunity for students to become well-versed and participate in research on an area that they are particularly interested …show more content…
I do know however, I want to attend law school somewhere in the New England area. After I graduate law school I plan on pursuing a career either as a human rights lawyer or a criminal prosecutor. Both of these jobs really fit with what I am passionate about. Berea College is already preparing me for life after college. I am taking classes that focus on analytical thinking. I am also on the debate team which will give me experience thinking on my feet. At some point during my time here at Berea College, I plan on interning somewhere in DC.
I am majoring in political science. A major in political science will give me the knowledge to understand the relationship between people and institutions. It focuses on political organizations such as legislatures, courts and executives. There is also a wide range of study, including local, national and international politics. This major will provide me with the tools needed to attend law school because it teaches research skills, and analytical thinking. There are six things all political science majors should be able to
As a liberal arts school, Berea College has a dedication to creating students, and ultimately graduates that are not only knowledgeable about their major, but about a wide variety of topics. Being able to be knowledgeable about many topics will give you a competitive edge post-graduation …show more content…
This is “an opportunity for students to explore interconnections among various venues for learning—courses, labor, service, research, internships, etc.” (BC Active Learning Experience) These programs give you the ability to learn in a real world setting. For example, an internship gives the student the opportunity to participate in an aspect of their potential future career. It also gives students the opportunity to get real working experience outside of Berea College. All ALEs must include: “learning through sustained, continual engagement in, reflection on, and assessment of experiences; the use of knowledge, imagination, and judgment to address questions in novel contexts; and the exploration of connections between theory and practice, and between learning in courses and from experiences outside the classroom.”(BC Active Learning Experience) Another example is a faculty led undergraduate research experience. This is an opportunity for students to become well-versed and participate in research on an area that they are particularly interested …show more content…
I do know however, I want to attend law school somewhere in the New England area. After I graduate law school I plan on pursuing a career either as a human rights lawyer or a criminal prosecutor. Both of these jobs really fit with what I am passionate about. Berea College is already preparing me for life after college. I am taking classes that focus on analytical thinking. I am also on the debate team which will give me experience thinking on my feet. At some point during my time here at Berea College, I plan on interning somewhere in DC.
I am majoring in political science. A major in political science will give me the knowledge to understand the relationship between people and institutions. It focuses on political organizations such as legislatures, courts and executives. There is also a wide range of study, including local, national and international politics. This major will provide me with the tools needed to attend law school because it teaches research skills, and analytical thinking. There are six things all political science majors should be able to