courses, and math courses. Some schools also require other courses,
such as physical science or history courses. People cannot ignore the
importance of these courses because these courses lay a foundation for
every student’s bright future. General education courses are very
beneficial and necessary for students in the United States in the modern
world.
General education plays the role of a stepping stone in a student’s
professional life. It offers basic knowledge which acts as a foundation
for future learning and future performance in a career. Nothing can be
built without a foundation. If the foundation is weak, the structure of the
building will automatically be weaker. In the article “How General
Education Requirements Prepare You for Your New Career,” Grant
Tilus, an education consultant who writes student-focused articles for
Rasmussen College, emphasizes the importance of general education
courses, saying they lead to later success for students in their career. He
goes on to insist that “understanding these courses are critical and not
just general is your first step in getting yourself prepared for a bright
future.” Further, according to Yaroslav S. Grigoriel, a student at Lake
Washington Institute of Technology, going directly into a course of
study without general education creates tunnel vision for students. The
problem with this is that students within the tunnel have no access to
knowledge outside of the tunnel; their education scenario is restricted
(Grigoriel). General education provides broader knowledge and