Activity: Liberal Arts Colleges. There can be huge differences in the type of education and workplace preparation a student will receive at a liberal arts college versus a research university. Differences can be reflected in class size, required classes, whether classes are taught by professors or teaching assistants, size of the student body, and the size of the college community itself.

  • Review: U.S. News and World Reports listing of top liberal arts colleges: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-liberal-arts-colleges
  • Research: Perform an Internet search on the phrase, “best liberal arts colleges for your college major.”
  • Research: Perform an Internet search on the phrase, “best liberal arts colleges in Texas.”
  • Research: Go to the websites of any colleges of interest and note the information in your narrative document and adjust your college list as needed.

Additional videos about the liberal arts college experience that you may choose to review: