As mentioned previously, I'm a physics major, and being at this university I've found that there are so many opportunities to get involved in the field. I think that this surplus of opportunity extends to all majors at this university, and pretty much all students continuing their education wish to "possess" these opportunities, not just "scientific students." So, based on my first semester here, UVA goes beyond their objectives outlined in the Rockfish Gap Report to offer a well-rounded experience for all students of various backgrounds.

Based on my first semester at the university, these objectives outlined are generally met. In taking the Knowledge You Can Trust engagement, I felt like that I sharpened my "reasoning faculties" and got a better sense of how to engage with media. I'm a physics major, my 1710 class is one of my favorite things at this school, and I always bring home fun facts about the physical world for my family to engage with because it makes science more approachable to them. I also feel like being in college in general has sharpened my skills of "reflection" because I have to manage my own time and figure out effective strategies for success, and struggle with hard ideas.

This statement highlights one of the reasons I came to UVa, I really appreciated Thomas Jefferson's commitment to separation of church and state, as well as keeping the education secular. By placing this entire paragraph it truly shapes the university and the values that the council holds dear.

I feel like a modern version of this would be people judging students that choose to study art. It's weird to think sciences were considered frivolous back then, maybe opinions regarding the frivolity of an art degree will change.