The humanities always get a bad reputation for being impractical and "fun" classes, while the science and business classes are typically praised for being the ones to lead to a career; however, the humanities are important for our daily lives. The value of a liberal arts education helps us become well-rounded, no matter what we study.
1. You learn how to analyze
The humanities help you become a better thinker, especially through analysis and writing essays which help you get to the point quickly and efficiently.
2. You become a better speaker
Whether you take a theatre class or just have to present your research to your peers, you learn the art of sounding poised and confident.
3. You can go to an art museum and explain the artworks to any willing bystander!
"And on the left, you see a Kandinsky, a prime example of Abstract art".
4. In philosophy, you learn all new subjects you may never have heard or thought of
Sometimes you hear the names, but now you can form your own opinions!
5. You now know all these fun facts of history, as an added bonus
Napoleon Bonaparte may or may not have been afraid of cats.
6. You become better at memorization, and you learn the best ways to study
Subjects like art history and history itself require a lot of memorization, and you learn how to attack those daunting tasks.
7. Humanities help you to become a better global citizen!
Maybe you'll pick up a new language or two over your course of study, helping you to live around the world.
8. You learn to see the world with a new perspective
Whether a bioethical debate or just a written lab report, you can use what you've learned elsewhere and apply it!
9. You open yourself up to a new world of cultures
From Jane Austen to Albert Camus, you can read truly global and differing texts.
10. You can channel your creative energies!
Maybe it's that art class you've always wanted to take, or the choir class that rekindles your love of singing!
11. You have a well-rounded education that you can always keep with you!
Liberal arts are fascinating, important subjects that everyone should study. While they might garner a bad reputation, or be overlooked by business or science, they help bring about a variegated education, and help you explore new topics and ways of thought.
