Isabel Jenkins Assignment 4

Some of my friends in MSTC programs are years ahead of the average Academy student in math and science. While they definitely get bragging rights for taking linear algebra in high school, I've never deeply regretted going into a liberal arts program instead. The problem with most MSTC programs is that their other departments, such as english and history, fair poorly since they put so much emphasis on STEM topics. I can't unbiasedly assess the quality of education I've been given, but if anything, a liberal arts education has taught me to be well-rounded. Although it might come off as a bit pretentious, I've always fancied myself becoming a "Renaissance woman" of sorts as opposed to any kind of professional ... jack-of-all-trades, master of none? (it also justifies my occasional lack of focus and direction.) Anyway. It's undeniable that art and literature can have an impact on our life, and not only teach us about others but ourselves. I may not have any specialties or specific talents, but from reading literature and studying humanities I've become versed in a wide variety of subjects. My life could go in many different directions, and I'd prefer that to being boxed in.