It can be a tedious task for one person to find another who shares the same interests. This is why it is important to understand and respect the interests of others. Even if a certain topic doesn't intrigue you, it can be a big part of someone else's life. Having broad knowledge on many different topics allows you to broaden your connections with others and have intelligent conversations, increasing your knowledge and theirs. At liberal arts schools, this is the message they try to instill in their students. It's totally okay to have passion, but it's also important to be good