Among the countless majors presented to college students, the category of the Liberal Arts has been one often looked down upon.

However, this seemingly miniscule degree has a multitude of benefits that can aid anyone in many areas of life. With its numerous fields, from psychology to dance, the Liberal Arts really have a place for everybody.

Additionally, because of its extensive fields of study, having a solid comprehension of the Liberal Arts can broaden one’s intellect and influence knowledge in other fields.

“A liberal arts education offers an expansive intellectual grounding in all kinds of humanistic inquiry,” said the Princeton Undergraduate Admissions Office. “By exploring issues, ideas and methods across the humanities and the arts, and the natural and social sciences, you will learn to read critically, write cogently and think broadly. These skills will elevate your conversations in the classroom and strengthen your social and cultural analysis; they will cultivate the tools necessary to allow you to navigate the world’s most complex issues.”

As we enter a largely digital world, one where we as a society are growing farther apart emotionally and mentally, many jobs are calling for individuals with humanities based skills, such as the fact that many hospitals are looking for more healthcare practitioners with psychological and sociological intellect.

In all, the Liberal Arts are invaluable skills that can serve individuals for a lifetime.

To expand your ideas in these areas of study, visit NECC’s Center for the Liberal Arts on the second floor of the Spurk Building.