Each year, the computer-administered GRE exam tests a student’s verbal and quantitative reasoning along with analytical writing, which may prove especially challenging for students who do not take full advantage of a liberal arts education.

As a liberal arts school, Ithaca College encourages its students to attain a well-rounded education. Students can meet this goal by actively taking courses outside of their degree requirements, obtaining a liberal arts experience in return.

Taking advantage of the courses outside of a chosen major will not only enrich each  student’s educational experience, but will also help further promote President Tom Rochon’s interdisciplinary vision for the college.

A true liberal arts education should transcend schools, departments and majors — a responsibility that students should not only accept in order to be better prepared for exams like the GRE, but to also obtain a diverse and extensive education.

Advisers play a key role in formulating each student’s academic career. They should encourage students to start early on this path and guide them as they venture into courses from departments other than their own.

By encouraging students to expose themselves to a curriculum beyond their major, the college will further its goal of creating successful and well-rounded graduates.