Civitae are the unique general education classes here at Longwood. There are different requirements to fulfill varying aspects of education. They range from historical knowledge to art skills to social concepts. These classes are required to give students a broad knowledge of all the important topics one comes across in life. It also expands students’ minds so they can appreciate different lessons and ideas that they may never have on their own. This helps to create a generation of open-minded and well-educated people.