What do students say about their General Education experience?

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General Education: Student Experience

What do students say about their General Education experience?

“I enjoy going and working on speeches and then watching them afterwards to see what I accomplished….I use the Curry Library databases much more frequently and easily because of the amount of research needed for this course…The class has helped me overcome fears I had about public speaking.” (Gen 101: Oral Communication)

“A great class…lots of dialogue and discussion. The course has begun to make me consider my stance on issues that I was unaware of… a real eye-opener. It has left an impression on me that will remain.” (Gen 200: U.S. Pluralism)

“The class … pushed me to a higher level in dealing with Christianity … a very thought-provoking class and I thoroughly enjoyed it!” (Gen 225: Law, Gospel and Moral Philosophy)

“Religion and Meaning has opened my eyes to many aspects of religion and faith… This class challenged my beliefs. I will carry this experience with me.” (Gen 226: Religion and Meaning)

“This class made me look at all the issues we studied from different views. I came to the realization that ethics does play a big part in scientific decision-making. I am glad I was a student in this class and I learned a lot.” (Gen 252: DNA- Politics, Law and Ethics)

“I learned to question things more deeply and try to find out the reason that they happen or are in existence. This was a great course in helping one learn to not simply take things “at face value.” (Gen 253: Energy – Its Sources and Responsible Use)

“We were able to think through complex problems as we contemplated the problems of the U.S. and other societies. I gained a better understanding of what my values are in relation to power and justice.” (Gen 278: Worlds of Islam)

“I learned a lot about myself in this class. I now have a better grasp of my moral values and why and how to defend them. I also better understand where other people are coming from when they think differently than me.” (Gen 281: Medicine, Money and Morals)

“I finally understood what the General Education program was all about at Jewell. I had my worldview opened to what is private and what is public…a good closing to the Jewell experience. I feel better prepared as a citizen. I am grateful that I finally could draw together the entire general education program in order to know what the total goal was: to broaden the mind, to think outside your own box and realize what it takes to be a part of society.” (Gen 401-406: Capstone)

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