Critical thinking skillsA well-rounded education can instill important and useful critical thinking skills in students. A well-rounded education can instill in students a more nuanced way of looking at problems and potential solutions. Students’ ability to comprehend lessons taught in the classroom is a big part of that, and a well-rounded education fosters strong comprehension skills. That means a well-rounded education that includes reading-heavy subjects, like those in the humanities and social sciences, could improve how students perform in STEM classes. A well-rounded education pays dividends for students.