Positive elements of a liberal arts education include the development of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving skills, all of which bring an important well-roundedness to student education that is lacking in other styles of learning. Student learning experiences are enhanced by the small student to teacher ratios which allows for close interaction between students and faculty, and attention to student progress over time.After graduating from iCLA, I will be attending a graduate program in the Netherlands focusing on environment and resource management, which incorporates economics and policy-making. I aim to pursue a career in environmental consulting after my graduate studies.”Didian, Indonesia — Global Business and Economics MajorMy nation has faced many political and social upheavals involving Human Rights disruptions. This has enhanced my interest in encouraging ideological change and strengthening the protection of rights in my country and worldwide. iCLA’s Political Science Major will make it possible for me to become a future inciter of communication and peace among countries, promoting the reduction of injustice in the world.”Andrea, Nicaragua — Political Science MajorWith my major, I was able to involve myself in projects that sparked my creative growth, while also understanding more about different cultures and concepts and how these [things] should be reflected in any creative work.”April, Philippines — Interdisciplinary Arts Major I plan to either begin teaching or go into IT after graduating, or simply continue with graduate studies, all of which pose no significant barriers having studied this major.”Lok, Malaysia — Japan Studies Major”I chose economics as my major because I find it pertinent in all levels of society: individual, national, and international. Furthermore, I find it very interesting how economists formulate social observations into theories and equations to solve what are fundamentally social problems. Particularly, I enjoy studying environmental economics, and I believe that this discipline is vital and relevant to today’s environmental discourse.”iCLA’s diverse international student body creates an incredible confluence of cultures and customs. In our Political Science classes, the unique perspectives I acquire from my classmates’ differing points of view and the comfortable environment that the teacher creates for us to express our opinions really characterizes iCLA.”I believe that creativity is the skill of the future. Creativity not just in the sense of producing visual artworks, but also in problem-solving and critical thinking. In every artwork or design, research and process are often overlooked. Having knowledge of various disciplines allowed me to analyze problems or issues with a different perspective; and having that diverse view is essential in ideation of great ideas which any technology or artificial intelligence cannot take over soon.”I plan to stay in Japan long-term so Japan Studies has value to me. It helps me to understand Japan’s culture and history, which I have a particular passion for, in far better detail. Learning about Japan's history, I draw many parallels between its sudden rise and China's, which I believe is of import as Japan will desire to build better relations with China in the near future.There are many elements that give the iCLA curriculum its unique character. One extremely important factor is our dedication to the philosophy of liberal arts education. A liberal arts education contains both depth and breadth, as students study a variety of disciplines while acquiring a deep understanding of their chosen major.6GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSPOLITICAL SCIENCEINTERDISCIPLINARY ARTSJAPAN STUDIESMAJOR AREAS OF STUDY:ACADEMICS
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