<p>Cal, this is a great question that I think many people (myself included) have when their kids were looking at VT. It generates a lot of talk from its engineering reputation, and therefore some of the other programs and disciplines fly under the radar. Other disciplines we have learned are very well regarded or are even among the top in the country include: </p>
<p>Many of the programs in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, including forestry, geography, etc.</p>
<p>The College of Agriculture --horticulture, animal and poultry sciences, human nutrition, food and exercise, etc.</p>
<p>Sciences: Geosciences, Bio</p>
<p>Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design</p>
<p>History: My daughter is going to major in this and she did quite a bit of research on what other academics thought about the program there. They were very complimentary and said that this area was very underrated, but strong.</p>
<p>They are opening a huge new Arts Building, so many of those disciplines dealing with visual media and the fine arts are going to really benefit from the facilities. </p>
<p>I think VT would be a great place to go if you didn’t know what your career intentions were. There is so much to offer in terms of options and so many are taught by some great professors and leaders in their fields. </p>
<p>Hope this helps! Best of luck to you!</p>