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When I arrived here at college I was extremely disappointed with the selection of food here in the cafeteria. I frequently found myself eating only hamburgers and pizza over and over again, simply because I did not like the other choices. About four months into the school year I had do go to the doctor for a virus and when the nurse weighed me I was a little surprised by what I saw. I had gained a little over ten pounds, close enough to what some refer to as the “Freshman 15.” It is a common fear among college students that they are going to gain fifteen pounds during the course of adjusting to college life. However experts have stated that the idea of the so called “Freshman 15,” is not that accurate. Every college student is obviously

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We begin our education in kindergarten and spend 12 long years preparing ourselves for a life-changing 4 years, college. Those 12 years of preparation consisted of learning the alphabet, doing multiplication, reading Shakespeare, and many more subjects that most kids and teenagers hated and found unnecessary. We are learn different subjects, and we don’t also find much interest or liking to those subjects. In Gerald Graff’s essay, Hidden Intellectualism, he talks to us about what intellectualism is and how it isn’t only associated with subjects like mathematics or literature. He argues that students can channel their intellectual passion and will eventually be able to channel their work in school and do better. Graff himself writes “ If a

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In this article What Does It Mean to Be Educated?, journalist Earl Shorris explains that the middle class and those who live in poverty have been cheated of one of the most valuable lessons, the humanities. He elaborates on his thesis when he says “Rich people learn the humanities; you didn’t. The humanities are a foundation for getting along in the world, for thinking, for learning to reflect on the world instead of just reacting to whatever

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The population cannot propagate brilliance if a diversified field of study is not sustaining it. Graff, for this reason, assures his reader that his methods are not merely shortcuts, but segues into more advanced subject matters. “It’s a good bet that if students get hooked on reading and writing by doing term papers on Source, they will eventually get to On Liberty” (386). Citing an example of a mainstream magazine against an extended philosophical essay, Graff illustrates how an interest in a magazine can lead to a renewed interest in literacy in general. In a similar way, Johnson suggests that children will be able to carry over their academic traits from television into adulthood. “Parents should see this as an opportunity, not a crisis. Smart culture is no longer something you force your kids to ingest, like green vegetables. It's something you share.” (294). Johnson attempts to placate parents who might be skeptical of their children watching too much TV by persuading them that watching television will make their children more accepting of future academic lessons. Both authors explain how diversifying the inputs of intellectualism will result in a more dedicated group of intellectuals.

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Humanities are a vital part of learning, although real life interactions and situations should also be tied into these courses of study. Humanities are defined by Miller as: “…courses in disciplines such as English, philosophy, and art history” (Miller 444). The humanities are used as basic knowledge but not as something to be learned in a trade. Humanities help provide an appreciation for finer things in life like art and literature. When students are being taught the humanities it should also be apparent in the classroom how these lessons can be applied after the class is over.

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In an article entitled “The Humanist Vocation”, which appeared in the New York Times, David Brooks, a well known columnist, and an op-ed editor for the New York Times, claims that the decline in numbers of humanities graduates is due to the humanists’ loss of interest and faith in their mission, supporting his claims with lines from a note written by one of the history teachers of the University of Chicago back when he himself was a freshman. Brooks is definitely right when he tries to link this decrease in humanities majors, however, he does not fully succeed in tackling the real issue behind the drastic change.

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In this selection from Why School, Mike Rose expresses his belief that the economic and competitive aspects of the modern education system limits true intellectual growth and development. Rose acknowledges that economics have always been a driving force for the brevity and efficiency of the education system, essentially forcing in as much material as possible into the developing minds of children. To mass distribute the most valuable knowledge, a system has been created, like most economic systems, to gain the most return from the least amount of resources expended. He notes that some students cannot keep up with the fast and focused pace of learning, and fall through the cracks of the system, creating intellectual borders, only leaving those who are able to learn in the way the material is presented to be successful. Although the streamlined orientation of American education is undoubtedly efficient, Rose believes that this draws focus away from the more important aspects of a youth's education, primarily creativity. It removes individual perspectives from the pool of students and promotes similar thinking, which minimizes the variety of ideas.

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To think that because the department is low-cost, requiring only textbooks, novels, and computers for research, that it is not as important as other subjects which require high tech gear and lab equipment is not fair. In fact, even students, together with their professors have found it important enough to stage protests to “save the humanities”. We have, over the years, witnessed a movement away from

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College offers a wide variety of educational aspects. In “Why America’s Obsession with STEM is Dangerous,” Fareed Zakaria explains the issues involving the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educational system and explains the need for a liberal educational system. Zakaria says we need more creative, innovative, and critical thinkers, which can be achieved through a liberal education. He also says that we need the skills that come with a STEM education, but those can also be achieved through liberal education. A narrow study helps you receive a specific job, but a broad education allows you to explore the economical depths of work. Fareed Zakaria’s essay exemplifies rhetorical strategies and the three means of persuasion

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“The human mind is our fundamental resource,” John F Kennedy. When I was little, my parents always guided me towards expanding my intellectual horizons. I quickly learned what JFK had expressed long before my time, that my mind was my core asset. In elementary school I would spend every moment not spent doing homework or playing outside watching whatever documentary I could get my hands on. I would often ask my dad to teach me new math concepts, or my mom to take me to the library. All of this made school a breeze, I did not need to put forth the same effort other students did. I learned a lot, but the most important lesson did not come from my parents or books.

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In Montgomery College there was an event for Humanities day and this event was a interesting experience to learn about the history of human rights and the culture that people create in our society. In our society people gathered together to support each other and to reveal the truth about America being the most independent place to give gain power from every country of the world. The two events that I went to see are the “Language, Universality, and Human Rights” and “Power and the Humanities”.

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I believe humanities is more than just "the study of human beings by culture and the arts". I believe humanities is the process of how human beings have advanced rapidly in the sense of how information is gained and delivered to the mind culturally. Humanities shows that time is of the essence and that with time things are evolving to keep up with modernization and to always have something "original" available, to seem different or culturally of the world. I believe that humanities have most defiantly made me aware that I am capable of thinking deeper into the meaning of certain information I have received in my lifetime or even asking questions that I thought could not have an answer. Humanities has made me see life in a different way and has made me take action in changing some of the habits I have been accustomed throughout my lifetime to such as my diet, habits, and believing information that has been a lie all along. I am so grateful that I took this course this year because it has made me eager to become a more open-minded, healthier, woke, individual and I hope to share information that I have researched myself to make a difference in my

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As every individual is unique, getting to understand the students’ characteristics, knowledge and cultural background are essential requirements for encouraging their development and learning (Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett & Farmer, 2012). In order to achieve the above requirements, a strong and positive relationship with students is the effective way for teachers to build up a holistic picture of a student (Groundwater-Smith, Ewing & Le Cornu, 2015a; Nixon & Gould, 2005). The various recorded interactions and observations between teachers and students made during the professional experience, have helped me to understand how students learn and have strengthened my ability to plan and implement lessons (Arthur et al., 2012).

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“Our culture is more shaped by the arts and humanities than it often is by politics.” - Jim Leach

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Elementary teachers not only introduce their students to the basic concepts of core subjects, they also help pave the path to each student’s future success. Education to become a teacher is long and tedious, and while the income may not be the highest available, watching students develop a new skill or grow an appreciation for learning can be very rewarding. Because there will always be a need for education, even with the recent budget cuts, teaching jobs will always have to be available somewhere.

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