The Liberal Arts Advantage
The Colgate liberal arts setting and curriculum develop essential critical thinking, strong written and oral presentation, teamwork, leadership, time management, an ability to work with diverse teams, and much more. These professional skill sets provide a strong foundation for virtually any industry. Combining your liberal arts background with relevant internship experience will set you apart from other candidates. Download the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2013 'Top Skills Employers Seek' (PDF).
As with any application process, the ownership falls on you, as a candidate, to articulate how and why your liberal arts experience will differentiate or advantage you to your prospective employer. Advisors can assist you to develop your pitch.
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What Can I Do With This Major?
Do you love your major? Learn more about some of its practical applications and how you might incorporate your studies into the world of work.
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Success After Colgate
See what alumni who graduated with a particular major are doing now. Use the dropdown menu below to select any of our 54 majors to find opportunities in your field. You can also work with an advisor to obtain access to search
iCAN by academic major to find additional results.