As my spring semester class load takes over the larger part of my life, I am pleased to be enrolled in General Botany. As a business student, I appreciate the chances to take unique classes outside of my major. Along with my newly, unwrapped, Plant Biology book, This semester's class load includes conducting an experiment, creating a marketing plan for The Mineral Chamber of Commerce, participating in a negotiation, and presenting on a few different topics.
Having a well rounded liberal arts education can:
Develop your intellect and improve your employability
Using "more eyes," gives you a greater understanding of people and knowledge of the most effective forms of communication.
Having "more eyes" allows for multiple perspectives and greater understanding of a variety of potential audiences. You can build common ground with people and develop relationships that may open up opportunities
Uniquely inspire you
Inspiration creates the opportunity for great ideas or for a great brainstorming environment. When you have a unique thought, idea, solution to a problem, write it down and take the time to reflect on it later.
I keep a small moleskin notebook with me at all times where I can jot down just about anything, including ideas for different dishes I can cook. Having a variety of outlets for inspiration in your life is essential. I am not just talking business either. We cannot be creative non-stop, this would be impossible, but when we are feeling thoughtful, and full of random ideas and thoughts why not write those down, and reflect back on them. They won't all be good, but by having a variety to choose from, you end up picking the best one.
Expand your network
Knowledge is the currency of business and the more access you have to a broader variety of news, stories, leads, possible business transaction ect. the more prepared you can be.
A professor of mine explained what he called the 90/10 rule. This rule states that 90% of the information you need and should know is in the public domain, available to anyone who wants it. 10% of the information you need is not in the public domain, and is much harder to come by. This is what separates those who are good in their fields from those who are great and successful.