慢速英语:What is the Value of a Liberal Arts Degree?

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degree – n. an official document and title that is given to someone who has successfully completed a series of classes at a college or university

major – n. the main subject studied by a college or university student

institution(s) – n. an established organization

specific – adj. special or particular

bachelor’s degree – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

empathy – n. the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions

(took) for granted – idm. to fail to properly notice or appreciate (someone or something that is helpful or important to you

detriment – n. the act of causing damage or injury to something or someone

strategist – n. a person who is skilled in making plans for achieving a goal

comprehension – n. ability to understand

catch up – p.v. to join someone who is ahead of you

foundation – n. an organization that is created and supported with money that people give in order to do something that helps society

focus(es) – n. a subject that is being discussed or studied

perception – n. the way you think about or understand someone or something

golden ticket – idm. a special skill or type of experience, knowledge, person or thing that can provide success, money or wealth