Liberal Arts & ...

Liberal Arts & ... is a series of talks organized by UVA Advising to help Engagements students explore how their Liberal Arts education is integral to different majors, careers, and graduate programs.

For the "charting your path" part of Quarter 3's Engaging Grounds, choose to attend one of these events (or complete Pathway U ). Then follow the reflective writing prompt in the Quarter 3 section of Engaging Grounds in your Commonplace Book.

Liberal Arts & Medical School Success

Date & Time: Mon Feb 23, 3-4pm (you must stay until the event ends) [this is the updated date/time after weather cancellations]
Location: Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, G010
Tickets or RSVP? Free! Just show up!

What does medical school have to do with a liberal arts education? Can courses in humanities and social sciences strengthen your application and prepare you for a successful career as a doctor? Admissions staff, faculty, and students from the UVA School of Medicine, along with a senior pre-health adviser from UVA Career Center, will discuss these topics and answer your questions.

Liberal Arts & Your Major

Date & Time: Tue Feb 3, 4-5 PM (you must stay until the event ends)
Location: Student Health and Wellness, 100A & 101B
Tickets or RSVP? Free! Just show up!

Come learn how your major relates to future career opportunities, how to approach studying for new subjects, and why your first years are a great time to try something new in college! In this interactive workshop, students will explore ways to think about selecting a major, to structure that exploration with the tools of the Disciplines and Literacies, and to gain familiarity with resources on Grounds for career and academic support.

Featuring guided discussion and learning activities with Hunter Finch, Senior Director of the Career Center, and Melanie Belt, College Life Skills Coach!

Liberal Arts & Commerce

Date & Time: Thur February 26, 3:30–4:30PM (you must stay until the event ends)
Location: Nau Hall 101
Tickets or RSVP? Free! Just show up!

Special guests Sharice Welch (McIntire Admissions) and Roger Martin (McIntire Director of Undergraduate Programs) will be guest panelists in the Liberal Arts and Commerce event. Come hear their insights on how a liberal arts education supports a commerce-focused education and career. Audience members will be invited to ask their own questions as well.