Exploring the Liberal Arts

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I wanna introduce you now to Muskan. Not many folks think of liberal arts when they hear research one university. But Muskan is gonna tell us why The U proves them wrong. She’s a sophomore, majoring in math and philosophy with a minor in chemistry and is a scholar through and through. Passing over to you, Muskan.

– Thanks for that introduction, Alex. Hello, hello everyone. I am stoked to be here with you all today. The journey that I’ve been on to get me to this exact point has been beautifully unexpected. I turned down some offers from some Ivy league colleges to attend the phenomenal University of Utah Honors College. I am so grateful that my heart steered me to this institution because this community has nurtured the multitude of unique interests that I carry. I have found myself completely immersed in my math and philosophy studies and my work as an undergraduate researcher and environmental organizer. With support from the University of Utah, I am following through with my commitment to a more just future. My liberal arts education encourages me to think and question critically, listen deeply and open my heart to a life of learning. This university believes in my pursuit to pursue science through the lens of the humanities and policy. With a myriad of curricula available to study, thoughtful discussions to be had within the classroom and a campus that promotes collaboration and interdisciplinary studies, the opportunities to lead, explore and innovate in the humanities, arts and sciences are truly boundless. My favorite interdisciplinary courses so far have been ethics, science and wisdom, science and the changing world, radical quiet, cross-cultural dialogue, mathematical biology and history and philosophy of science. Here, you can truly find a well-rounded education that advocates for reasoning, logic, creativity, accessible communication and empathy. This journey has been one that has brought immense gratification. And that’s something I’ve learned to treasure because of my community here at the University of Utah. Thank you so much for letting me share my story. Now let’s hand it back to Alex. What do you got for us, Alex?

– Those classes sound incredible Muskan. I love how you’ve developed your academic passions, finding your ways to engage with them, both in and out of the classroom. With over 100 majors offered at the University of Utah, it’s no surprise you wanted to pursue more than one. Thanks again, Muskan. That was fantastic.