Rene Said:

what kinds of employers would prefer a graduate from a small, private liberal arts university as oppossed to?

We Answered:

There are many employers that will value a liberal arts education. For one thing, students from a small liberal arts school tend to really know how to think, analyze, and write. They also have a good sense of community and better interpersonal skills than students from a large university. The reason? They develop closer relationships with both their professors and classmates. They are forced to join in discussions and cannot just sit in the back of a giant lecture hall texting, chatting, and sleeping.

There is no particular employer that will value your educational background, but if you present yourself properly on your application and during interviews your future employer will be impressed. Of the top of my head, law firms would need a person who can think critically and write well, however those skills are crucial in all types of businesses as well.

Natalie Said:

Which is the better liberal arts university, Sarah Lawrence or Wellesly?

We Answered:

If you are straight Sarah Lawrence, otherwise Wellesley

Florence Said:

What is the difference between a university, liberal arts college, and college of arts?

We Answered:

At a college of the arts, they focus on ARTS: media, painting, movies, etc. When you enter, you usually already have to know what your major/focus is. They want to have enough room for their media majors and their painters, so you have to know ahead of time.

At a liberal arts college: they require that the first two years that you take a variety of classes. They usually have a required set of requirements (2 PE classes, a philosophy class, etc) but the good thing is that you can choose which PE or philosophy class you take. Then the last 2 years if for your major/focus. I went to a liberal arts college and had to take 3 PE classes, a philosophy class, a religion class, a diversity class, an antro class, etc.

Then my last two years were devoted to the classes needed in order to become a teacher.

I think that a liberal arts college is good for someone that is undeclared, because your first two years is like your chance to EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING. So then when you get to your junior year, you hopefully know what you want to major in.

Cory Said:

Is UC Berkeley a liberal arts university?

We Answered:

Liberal arts colleges are primarily colleges with an emphasis upon undergraduate study in the liberal arts (i.e. "classical" training in philosophy, history, languages). Berk is mostly a research school--definitely not a liberal arts college by any stretch. Sorry, but there are plenty of other scholarships out there.

Leon Said:

What are the best Liberal Arts University in Canada?

We Answered:

Hi there! I'm a recent Concordia University grad, and current employee, so I thought I'd step in and try to give you some kind of direction. :)

Concordia is a big university - lots of students, urban, and fast-paced. But fear not! Despite the large volume of students the university maintains small classroom sizes. One of the programs that has a particularly small and close-knit environment is the Liberal Arts College. The classroom dynamic lets you maximize your university experience by getting to know classmates and professors much more closely. I've always been the kind of student who likes running thesis ideas by my profs, and Concordia is definitely the place where you can do that.

You can study a major or a minor in the Liberal Arts College, and you always have the option to change programs partway through your degree if you discover that you're passionate about something completely different.

Here is the link to the Liberal Arts College website:
http://liberalartscollege.concordia.ca/i…

If you want to know more about the nitty-gritty admissions criteria here is a helpful link:
http://www.concordia.ca/information-for-…

The student life scene at Concordia is also incredible, there's something for everyone's interests. If you want to look up and see what kind of clubs and associations that are offered you can read up on the Dean of Students website:
http://deanofstudents.concordia.ca/stude…

I loved my time at Concordia, made amazing friends and great connections. Now I'm employed in my field of study less than a year after graduating (go Communications Studies!). If you have any more questions about Concordia specifically I help run a facebook group for students who are interested in applying. Any questions you have about the university or even life in Montreal we're there to help you out :D
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/grou…

:)

Megan Said:

what state would be best for creating a new public liberal arts university? in terms of funding?

We Answered:

Texas. The state is in the black and unlike some other states in the black it's not so cold there that most Americans will want to avoid it.

Dan Said:

What's the difference between a Liberal Arts University and a Regular University?

We Answered:

The liberal arts refer specifically to the arts and sciences: the humanities; social sciences; natural sciences; physical sciences, etc. A regular university will usually include liberal arts, but also has additional programs. Programs outside of the liberal arts that are found in many universities include nursing, education, business, medicine, and law.

I wouldn't say that it's more or less difficult to be admitted to a liberal arts college as opposed to a university. In truth, it just depends upon the school as to how difficult its admissions policies are.

The main benefit to a university is the wider variety of program offerings. The main benefit to a liberal arts college is that the classes generally have fewer students. Universities typically have more students than liberal arts colleges, and they generally have much higher student:teacher ratios.