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Congratulations on Your Grade-Point Average
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What's the Difference Between University And College?DR. WALLACE: I'm a junior in high school, and I'm planning to be an attorney after finishing my education. I was thinking about attending the University of Illinois or Northwestern University because they have, I've been told, excellent law schools. But my school counselor, who is a graduate of a liberal arts college, is trying to convince me that it would be more beneficial for me to attend a liberal arts college. She keeps telling me that liberal arts graduates are more well-rounded. What exactly are liberal arts colleges, and why is a degree from them so "well-rounded?" —Nameless, Chicago, Ill. NAMELESS: Northwestern and the University of Illinois are both excellent schools where students can get a well-rounded, liberal education. It may be that your counselor is trying to get you to be less single-minded and career-focused in your higher education goals at this point in your life. A liberal education provides students with a sound foundation in such basic disciplines as English, philosophy, history, psychology, physics, mathematics and music. The idea, according to Sally Springer and Marion Franck, authors of "Admission Matters," is that people with this type of education are well prepared regardless of their ultimate career choice. Indeed, they are well prepared for life. What distinguishes small liberal arts colleges from many large universities is that they usually have small classes taught exclusively by faculty members, giving students a lot more personal and individual attention.
DO NOT SIT AT HOME AND MOPE DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and used to have the sweetest boyfriend a girl could ever have. We did everything together and shared all of our innermost secrets. About a month ago he started to act strange, and about two weeks ago he ignored me. He used to call me every night. But now I have to get on my knees and beg him to call me. Usually, he doesn't. Finally I got him to tell me he is seeing another girl. I am heartbroken. What should I do? —Carla, Tacoma, Wash. CARLA: No boy is worth getting on your knees and begging! The fastest way to forget this guy is to start dating another. Do not sit at home and mope. Instead, get active in community, church and school activities. And don't forget to do fun things with your girlfriends. Smile a lot, and you'll meet other nice guys. And you won't have to beg them to call! Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM 
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