There are parent organizations, and parent activities such as parents' weekend and a member of the staff is always available to contact if you have concerns. Liberal Arts Education For many students, the decision to enroll in a liberal arts college begins with a hazy notion of what that means. Among other things, they are attracted by a curriculum that allows them time to explore before choosing a major. Part of the time they spend with us will be devoted to understanding the value and context of liberal education in the careers and lives they will lead. In spite of a lot of concern and influence from those around them, more than half the students entering this and other liberal arts colleges, do so with no idea what they want to major in.
Some students appear to have a choice, but often they are just trying out one of many options.
In fact, The College, the curriculum and all our advising resources are designed to help students make choices and get the best they can from their years here. We expect change and we see it as a normal and a valuable reflection of the learning process they experience. We find they do better and receive more value from their education if pursuing something of great interest where they experience genuine excitement and success. Highly able students often do not feel ready to make a choice of major until they have learned more about the possibilities and where their talents and enthusiasms lie, as they often have multiple abilities and need longer to try out all the options. Parental support and understanding is important to any liberal arts student who is mulling over what to major.