Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to learn we go....

[Charles]

It's time for another thread by me, that ole' C-W-B. This time around, I've returned to general discussion to generally discuss higher education in America versus higher education in Europe(well if no one replies, I won't be discussing it, I'll just be addressing it). Anyhoot, I find it pretty interesting that European Colleges only require students to take classes that involve their majors. In Uncle Sam's society, our curriculum is pretty diverse.

Introducing Mr. Example: :drunk: Isn't he a lively looking fellow? I, yes me, am majoring in art. However, I'm stuck with math classes and a bunch of other subjects that don't even figure into my major. I'm wondering if the people of these boards(who will most likely be introduced to college eventually if they already haven't been) prefer a diverse curriculum or Europe's way.

I'm kind of on the fence here. The Government pays for higher education in Europe which is definitely a positive. Also, they only have to go for about three years(or so I've heard). But I also realize that many people go to college and change there major in American colleges. Taking a few different classes can prove quite useful in expanding one's horizons. Shout at me people.

[*GaLxY-GiRl*]

I believe taking academic courses is important when you're in graduate school... but they shouldn't be difficult enough, or require too much 'project time', to effect how well you perform in your art classes... or whatever major you're striving for. Now see here, gentle people..... I'm only in 11th grade, so I don't know a great deal about college (I should, I know... but hey, it's hard to accept the fact that in a year... I'll be bordering on 'big bad adult'. :( ) Umm yeah. So.. I feel the USA way is OK..... as long as the academic courses are on a regular level, rather than honors...... or whatever. :cross:

[Dan L]

Well.. I go to Keele University, in the UK.. which, unlike American unis, doesn't do a 'major-minor' system, but instead you have the option to do a degree in two subjects.. for example, I am doing physics and biochemistry... also, if you only do one subject, you have to do additional modules in other subjects, relevant to that which you are doing. Such as, someone just doing physics will also do modules in Maths and Computing. Someone just doing biochemistry will also do modules in neuroscience, and biology. As far as I know, very few universties do this, but I prefer it to just doing one subject. ;)

[woopya]

hey, im in my second year of Uni in Australia, (NTU - the only one in the whole of the Northern Territory), and i am doing a batchelor of science and majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry.

So far its been excellent, except the fact that it costs so much, but here with have this thing called HECS, where you payment of your course comes out as tax when your earning a reasonable paycheck. I have no idea if they do that in America or in England but it seems a pretty good idea.

the only thing i have to pay for at the moment is my text books but they cost heaps anyway.

i dont even know if what i have just said is even relevent to the topic of discussion but i thought i would just say it anyway.

seeya:flaming: