Catholic University of America - Cardinal Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Habits of accuracy develop in the young chemist. A more literal test of the studentis mettlei' is found particularly in the freshman's study of chemistry and, more generally, in the study of any aspect of the realm of science. Along with the ancient languages as rigorous disciplinarians of the mind goes the painstaking study of biology. The hours spent in the laboratory, studying and dissecting various specimens of plant and animal life at once increase the studentls analytic powers and polish the scientific facet of his future well-rounded life. Another study thrust on the freshmanis college career is the study of a foreign language, which most under- graduates think a necessary evil. But the assimilation of a foreign language and its accompanying culture is a cultural benefit that adds immeasurahly to the com- plex composite we call a well-educated man. The appli-

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