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Dear professor LaPiana, I can not believe the semester is over already!  I remember the first day of class when you handed out the syllabus.  To be honest, my first impression was that this class was going to be really … Continue reading →

     In the essay Kenyon Commencement Speech by David Foster Wallace talks about liberal arts education and his interpretation and view on the subject.  He states … “liberal arts education is not so much about filling you up with … Continue reading →

   Original Introduction         Throughout history the topic of a higher education has been a point of discussion as well as interest among many people.  Each culture has different opinions on whether or not a higher education … Continue reading →

Exploring the Benefits of a Higher Education Throughout history the topic of a higher education has been a point of discussion as well as interest among many people.  Each culture has different opinions on whether or not a higher education … Continue reading →

      Exploring the Benefits of a Higher Education Throughout history the topic of a higher education has been a point of discussion as well as interest among many people.  Each culture has different opinions on whether or not … Continue reading →

      The painting also conveys the concept of an imperfect education, as well as the flaws of the men in the African culture.  In other words, Picasso thought it was necessary for us and the people in Barcelona to acknowledge and … Continue reading →

    Incorporating the concept of “naysayers” into your writing is a necessary and important skill that one should learn.  By doing this we are able to improve our writing skills, because you are able to accept the criticism given to … Continue reading →

     In the article Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission?, Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus discuss if colleges are really worth the price they charge students.  In the article Andrew and Claudia question different colleges regarding the choices … Continue reading →

In the article “The New Liberal Arts” by Sanford J. Ungar, he states that during these economic times the field of liberal arts has suffered greatly. He shares with us a number of misconceptions that people have about a liberal … Continue reading →

   In the article “Blue- Collar Brilliance” by Mike Rose, he stresses the point that people who spend more time in school, are not more brilliant than those who do not.  He mentions that just because your certain job may … Continue reading →