As I read through this report, it is interesting to see what Jefferson wanted most of the education to be focused on. There is huge emphasis on the math and sciences, and the history and languages, but there are incredibly few mediums included in this curriculum- not many in betweens. It makes sense in that time period why there was not a vast range of departments/subjects and it is intriguing to see the difference in UVA now where there are actually three curriculums that are somehow vastly different. When you look at what we have now, there are mediums consisted of engagements, politics, anthropology, psychology, philosophy and more. While Jefferson does mention politics and philosophy, it is nothing compared to how much UVA offers now. These may not have even been deemed as necessary when Jefferson was constructing the curriculum. As we progressed in understanding the human, the mind, and the works of where we live, these departments and classes became necessary. It is worth observing what was important in education back then and how that affected the courses given, to what is important right now, which is now far more complex.

This is an interesting statement in this text given the context of the social environments back then, and the social environments now. Jefferson's goal here seemed to have his students become more socially aware of the surroundings they've been given. I wonder if this entails that they be aware of their higher ground they've been placed in society and to use that higher ground to their advantage. Interestingly enough, this goal works perfectly for the social issues happening now at UVA. If the many white students attending UVA that benefit from this higher ground, that is clearly still in place, can "observe with intelligence & faithfulness" their social relations, they too can become aware and use that higher ground platform to denounce the privilege they have been given. This meaning that they use that platform for the greater good, not for self aid.