Even if we think some courses are irrelevant to our lives, it sometimes turns out that the particular subject changes our lives in unexpected ways. Have you ever had that experience?

Even though we study subjects that are not directly applicable to our daily lives, gaining a basic understanding of the material can subtly alter our perspectives. That is the whole idea behind a college education. We are so much more than the sum of our parts. Can you think of a course you took that you didn't particularly enjoy? Can you think of anything positive you might have taken from the experience?