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Quote: from Disposition at 5:28 pm on July 3, 2008

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Yeah, I'd say you're a little bitter. lol.  

 People who do those sort of majors pay the money to learn more in depth about the subject that they want to spend their career doing, no matter how much the job may end up paying.  
 I agree with you on basket weaving, though.  

 And I wouldn't pick a major like that for myself. But I don't think that people with big dreams like being an art major, a film major is ridiculous. Or Archeology for that matter.

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Here's the thing though... I don't get WHY they would knowingly pay for something like "Woman's Studies" and think it's worth the money. What kind of career is in Woman's Studies for shit's sake? Abortion clinic receptionist? I mean, hell.  

I don't think it's ridiculous. I just think it's too idealistic that these people they'll make it big out there. For every Tarantino there's a million losers. And that's fact.

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True, I don't know what you could even use Woman's Studies for, unless you wanted to be some sort of activist. :\

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A lot depends on the person. A motivated individual who tries to get proper work experience as well as an education will make it. Any degree is less valuable with work experience. You need co-op for Business, Computer Science, Biochem, and it also helps for Arts majors.

For instance, you might think that a major in Philosophy would get you nowhere but it sharpens your problem solving skills so that you can adapt to a variety of situations in the real world.

But anyways, yeah, this is why you learn to like something that is practical:

Psychology!

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Quote: from Just Waiting Here at 5:32 pm on July 3, 2008

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What makes you happy?  That's what it all comes down to.  

 I would RATHER work at a Denny's all my life, then waste 30k on a major that I hated, and had no interest in.  For me, personally, I'm in the medical region, it's what I like.  But for those that have NO interest in it, you're asking them to give up their happiness just to have a secure career?  And once they have that career, they will HATE it.  They will NEVER be happy... because at the end of the day, money isn't the ONLY thing that can bring happiness.  

 I like the sciences... but if an Arts major would guarantee me a fantastic job... then yeah, it would be nice.  I would have money.  But I would HATE working every day... my life would be MISERABLE.  

 It depends on what you want from life and what your goals are.  I hope that's what you wanted in life, and I'm glad you're getting interested in it.  Otherwise, you would hate you life...

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Okay, see, I think that's crazy.

You really think those old ladies at Denny's who've been there for 30+ years dreamed of being Denny's employees? Well, I know there's a McDonald's guy like that but that's a rarity (and he probably sniffed one too many crack pipes anyway).

I don't think money itself can make a person happy, but the doors that money can open up for you does and that's what I'm saying over here.

I didn't want to major in Archaeology and become some poor sap who tells his grandkids how he messed up. I want to be like a Howard Carter or something, you know. Dig for shit and feel up some of those sexy mummies or whatever. Childish, my dad said, and he's right.

I say those rich businessmen are a lot happier than those starving artists trying to pay rent.

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Personally, I'm on your side.  When I was younger, I lived in the world where money didn't count for anything, I just needed to do something I enjoyed.  But as I got older, I realized what I want.  I want a good family, that doesn't have any money problems, and that can look at their mother as a good example.

But everyone has their priorities in a different place.  There's NO happiness for some doing something that they don't enjoy.  It would destroy their life even more.  They don't necessarily have to have a job at a McDonalds, they can have a cheaper job... having ANY degree these days can help you get a better paying job.  Some people don't push themselves far enough though... others are happy where they are, even if they complain about some aspects.

The people that are in those majors are in it because they LIKE them.  It interests them.  Because if you put me in a major I didn't like, I guarantee you I would drop out.

Thankfully, my dream is to be a rich senior Accountant in some company with three kids, a wonderful husband, and a nice car and house, so I think I'm on the right track by picking the "Accounting" major. lol

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With advanced degrees in any of those things, you can be a professor or a teacher or an author or a researcher, and discover new things in your field or make others interested. Academia itself is closely tied to business. Intellectual advancement in and of itself is very lucrative!
Art? Film? So you don't know very good artists or filmmakers? Are you joking?

Linguistics? Linguistics and language types are sought after in international organizations, in schools at all levels, as translators for governments and their militaries, and the list goes on!

Gender and race studies? So you've never heard of somebody who released a bestselling book about gender or race, or who worked for a think-tank or organization committed to civil rights, equality, etc? Are you so stupid?

Come the hell on, you asshole. Business and medical fields are not the only ways to make money.

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Post edited at 8:56 pm on July 8, 2008 by dolce e gabbana

True, if I want to become an engineer, then I can't very well major in English during my college years. But most people don't become engineers. They run human resources departments, work as school administrators, manage corporate records. ect. And both law and business school take students from all majors. Hell, even medical school accepts non-science majors, so long as they've also taken the required science core.

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When the state is most corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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I chose to be a classical musician because --and I don't mean to brag-- I'm one of the best at what I do. There are few people my age who can do what I do, and I acknowledge that.

I chose my college and career choice not only because it was what I loved to do, but because at the same time, I'm really fucking good at it.

Not to mention there is a shortage of bassoonists in the world which means job opportunities out the ass.

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You play the bassoon?! I love you.