A word about General Education Joseph Smith taught us the need to broaden our horizons. If thou would lead a soul unto salvation, must stretch high as the utmost heavens, and search into and contemplate the darkest abyss, and the broad expanse of eternity. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 137. Academically speaking, the prophet seems to encourage us to study nearly every subject. Indeed, the soul you lead unto salvation through study and investigation may be your own.
Students have a treasure that many others covet.
Many professors willingly sacrifice the potential for higher pay in order to gain time for self improvement. They understand the value of time for study and improvement. Your teachers want you to learn and grow. Refer again to the quote by Idries Shah. General education courses may teach you what you believe you do not want to learn, in a way you do not want.