Power Your Potential
Leverage the power of a liberal arts education at LSA to develop the mindset and skill set necessary to succeed in any career—and in life. You’ll take a variety of courses to develop broad knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empathy, and a global perspective. The experiences you have here result in far more than a degree—it’s education and inspiration to create a better world.
The Undergraduate Experience
At LSA, you’ll have amazing experiences while gaining practical experience. Here, you can conduct research, complete an internship, study abroad, lead teams, and much more, all while completing our flexible curriculum.
Jaylen Smith
Major: Film, Television, and Media
Follow LSA Student Ambassador Jaylen through a typical day, as he dives into film theory, advances his conversational Spanish skills, and creates characters in Digital Painting Club.
Alexis Harris
Majors: Computer Science and Cognitive Science
Alexis balances her studies with work she does to help other students, which includes everything from teaching computer science to sixth graders to championing mental health at U-M.
Ruth Mery Carranza
Major: Communication and Media
A typical day for Ruth involves her role as a Transfer Student Ambassador, where she shares her experience and helps answer questions about the college.
What can you do with an LSA degree?
What can’t you do? Our interactive graphic illustrates the varied and sometimes surprising connections between LSA majors and popular professions.
Interested in business?
Many LSA students go on to have successful careers in business. Discover how a liberal arts education can be the perfect path to fields such as consulting, marketing, sales, finance, management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and more.
