Becoming a well-rounded student

As students, the choice of what subject to take at school is always a big decision. Should you
go with the Arts or should you choose more practical subjects such as Maths and Science?
Mastering Maths and Science will allow you to go on to study subjects such as Accounting,
Engineering or other valuable university degrees, leading to better job opportunities in the
future. But what if you have a love of the less practical subjects, such as Music, Art, History
or Literature?

The good news is that the main goal of primary and secondary schools should not only be to
prepare students for a career, but also to become well- rounded adults. So while it is
important to plan for your future, denying yourself the pleasure of studying the Arts is not
necessary. They may not have direct applications in the most valued jobs, but an
understanding of these subjects helps us develop a sense of place in our culture. In addition,
the Arts subjects do much to develop a child's way of thinking.

Some say that if you are interested in Art or Literature, you can always take these subjects up
as a hobby once you start working. This may be true, but if you do not study these subjects
when young, you will not normally develop an interest in them or pick them up as hobbies
later on.