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In reply to the discussion: 1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed [View all]4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)162. Liberal arts is easier
first off communication and emotions are natural for us, the primary basis for liberal arts. Math, not so much.
Second, go to a college library at midnight. It isn't liberal arts majors in there studying and pulling their hair out.
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Because it's not up to you what a student's "allowed" to major in, full stop. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2012
#4
But its impossible in this shifting economy to say which majors may hold the key to $$$
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#14
In virtually every country, an archaeology survey is legally required before ANY construction
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#31
No, but perhaps it is up to us to determine how federal loans are handed out
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#11
That's a lie liberal arts students tell themselves to feel better about their degrees
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#36
"Your proposal is based on the hypothesis that we can see into the future"
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#44
Experts predict that 60% of the best jobs in the next 10 years haven't even been invented yet
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#49
Not one single person who currently makes a living as an app developer for an i-phone
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#84
There used to be a "core curriculum" for engineering -- stuff that prepared you for change
FarCenter
Apr 2012
#92
I think many universities are starting to incorporate some of the classes you mentioned
fujiyama
Apr 2012
#140
Is liberal arts really easier, or is it just presented in a more interesting way,
JDPriestly
May 2012
#161
I agree that many science teachers in K-12 aren't doing as good a job as they can
fujiyama
Apr 2012
#142
So true. And I think that teachers are doing a better job now than they did when I was
JDPriestly
May 2012
#164
There's no perfect major -- there have been plenty of engineers unemployed . Even now
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#28
Traditionally, most humanities majors haven't expected to find a job directly related to their
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#155
Although some majors may face better odds, there are usually several factors at work
Nikia
Apr 2012
#22
Wearing fishing tackle on his face to his interviews probably does not help either n/t
prdel
May 2012
#174
"While there's strong demand in science, education and health fields, arts and humanities flounder."
ingac70
Apr 2012
#13
How cool is that! I studied Radiology (CT Tech here) and now studying Philosophy/Humanities...
Lost-in-FL
Apr 2012
#97
"Would you have signed up for Philosophy without already possesing a marketable skill?"
Lost-in-FL
Apr 2012
#122
Then our whole society should stop sending students the message that college is the answer.
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#39
And the idea that if you don't succeed is because you didn't try hard enough... or just lazy.
Lost-in-FL
Apr 2012
#65
I don't know. I'm just saying it's not the students fault -- it's the fault of the adults in charge.
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#45
You can't argue with logic when you have plenty of hate and contempt for...
Lost-in-FL
Apr 2012
#121
So you want to 'regulate' education? No wonder why many US workers are under-qualified.
Lost-in-FL
Apr 2012
#99
Crazy I know, the concept that government can have any role in "regulating" education
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#101
Many good students are denied entrance into useful degree programs -- so they major in whatever
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#19
According to the article the shortage of jobs isn't in science and engineering
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#35
Additionally the shortages in academia are a result of recent draconian cuts to research budgets
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#87
I see a lot of pretty ridiculous high-cost construction on campuses around here..
Posteritatis
Apr 2012
#144
I ... really, really don't think that accounts for the "1 in 2" figure, or anything close. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2012
#146
Some notable excerpts (the analysis has absolutely nothing to do with choice of college major):
proverbialwisdom
May 2012
#168