- Roxanne Hoch ’15
- Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Major: International Studies
While taking Elementary Chinese, I had the opportunity to practice traditional Chinese calligraphy. This was my absolute favorite part of class because it shows that there is not only a difference in the way words are written (characters versus letters), but also a difference in the method of how the language is written. Calligraphy is a traditional part of Chinese history and culture, and being able to practice it myself made me respect that aspect of the Chinese culture even more. It is no easy feat to write using a calligraphy brush!
- Alyssa King '13
- Hometown: Twinsburg, OH
- Major: Intervention specialist
Liberal Arts Experience
What is this course?
All new freshmen will take a course called The Liberal Arts Experience, otherwise known as LS 100 during their first semester at the University of Mount Union. It is designed to introduce new students to the distinctive nature of liberal learning and to the special features of a Mount Union education.
Students learn skills for adapting to college life, enhance critical reading and discussion skills, and develop an understanding of the diversity and complexity of both the college community and the contemporary world.
An added benefit is that students forge friendships with the approximately sixteen other new students in their LS 100 section and have an identified resource person in the form of the LS 100 instructor. This instructor serves as "mentor" and academic advisor until students formally declare a major
Required Reading for All New Freshmen
Each year a summer reading book is selected for the entering class. Your first assignment for LS 100 is to read the book before you come to Orientation in August.
You will think about and discuss the many characters, ideas, and themes right from the very beginning of the fall semester in your LS 100 class.
Entering students can purchase the book at a discounted price in the University Store.