<p>is a liberal arts college suitable for a shy kid? is it okay for quiet people? i heard that lac emphasizes on speaking skills. also how much writing do you do at liberal arts college</p>
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<p>And the amount of writing you do depends on the courses you take.</p>
<p>So would it be a great fit for me?</p>
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<p>Based on what you’ve read, what you you think? I don’t know you; I can’t make that judgement. If you want more advice you might want to try and get in contact with students at various LACs you’re interested in and see what they have to say.</p>
<p>(Parent here) I used to be pathologically shy about talking in class. I went to a state flagship university for my undergrad, and in 4 years, never once spoke in class. For my masters, I went to a small LAC. You can’t hide at LACs; sooner or later, you’ll have to give a presentation or participate in a discussion.</p>
<p>And yet I can’t tell you how glad I am that I went to that LAC. It changed my life. My shyness was a handicap, and still would be today. In your post-college life, virtually any career you choose will sooner or later involve speaking to groups of people – presentations, awards luncheons, even staff meetings. If you go through life (as I might have) avoiding anything that might require speaking, your options are going to be severely limited. It’s a life-skill that everyone needs to have, and college is the perfect place to learn it.</p>
<p>As one who’s been there, I know how scary that is. I encourage you to confront it. And know that you’re not alone; did you know that the number 1 fear of Americans is public speaking? So when you’re sitting there, praying that the prof won’t call on you, remember that most of your fellow students feel exactly the same.</p>
<p>So I urge you to jump into the LAC pond. By the time you graduate, you’ll have overcome this and you won’t believe how free you will feel.</p>