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[@teenaquarist7158]

If you’re too lazy to watch the whole thing: Avoid: -Stand-Alone Language Major -Never picking a major -General Studies -Art History -Non-Accredited degrees -Criminal Justice -Graphic Design -Sports Management -Gender Studies -All “pre” degrees (pre-med, pre-law, etc.) Needs more than expected: -Journalism (joining student publications is more important than the classwork) -Psychology (need at least a masters to be viable) -Religion-Related majors (only if you want to be a preacher/rabbi etc.) -Music (it’s complicated) -Biology (unless you want to go to med school) -Architecture (need to really be passionate for it to be worth it, also need more than a bachelors and to go to a prestigious school) -Biomechanical Engineering (need to know what you want to do with it early in your study and tailor your classes/internships towards it) -Business (needs math) -Engineering (requires a lot of physics) -Law (in the UK)

[@yaz5431]

thank u 🥺

[@noahwuwungan7533]

@@winterwolf211 was gonna say that, im still majoring Architecture (not finished) and a lot of lecturers and alumni at my place says that you will still do well even with just the bachelors degree. as long as you do your work Correctly, you will rise, architecture is a career that gets smoother the more experienced you are

[@CameronMetrejean]

Teenaquarist 71 Bless you

[@kaelynsmith1242]

Well pre technically isn’t a degree I’m an anthropology major on a pre med track. I know a girl who is a music major and pre med.

[@Victoria68213]

*sweats in criminal justice*

[@ambercampbell-mackay6865]

Don't do a teaching degree unless you are 100% committed to being a teacher! The amount of people who dropped out after the first year is wild!

[@joeyadams4434]

It took me until the end of the 3rd block (semester before student teaching) before I decided I did not want to teach. I got a "non certified" education degree. I will also say the amount of people that quit after their first year teaching is wild.

[@Rebecca-ob3jz]

Why do so many quit?

[@mars5277]

Yeah I went to a seminar about it for my teaching club field trip and they were like "you've gotta be certain or you are gonna waste so much money"

[@essennagerry]

I'd say, to people who really want to try bt are reluctant to pitentionally waste their money - try teaching first, find opportunities to e.g. teach refugees or other foreigners English, or to give one on one lessons to someone who wants to learn something you know well. Especially if you have a few years of highschool left - pick a subject to become an A1 student in, make sure it's not just grades but you do understand all of the subject matter well, and try giving lessons. Maybe ask your advisors or teachers for some type of teaching oppurtinites to get your hands on, you never know what might come up.

[@bastetcat33]

my major is about teaching, it is my final year. So far, I enjoyed my courses, and my internship is fine. i hope i will like it in future.

[@skyebedard2148]

"Major in what will make you money, minor in what you love". *Laughs in engineer*

[@ionthegravity2]

I tell my kids to major in something lucrative, and pursue your passion on the weekends.

[@nyx.8254]

*Cries in uk university*

[@lauti9655]

Yoooo man, here in Argentina universities are Free for all (citizens) and i am thinking about an engineer, but, they also pay crap.

[@JP-fr6by]

Lauti B in America they pay six figures

[@themonsterwithin4000]

@@ionthegravity2 Fr 😭

[@lepotatoes]

‘Bachelors is like the new HS diploma’

[@Cam-pt9ex]

It has been

[@HarmonyEdge]

What are actual high school diplomas worth now?

[@edwardgaines6561]

Then a high school diploma is basically a *permission slip.*

[@leahrubin8277]

Just got told by my advisor you pretty much have to go back and get a masters to do anything

[@edwardgaines6561]

@@leahrubin8277 Don't listen to that schmuck. He wants to keep you on that treadmill of debt. Degrees don't get the job, you do.

[@thirdplanet4471]

College sounds so damn confusing

[@indyfmw]

its not really

[@mehbuteh]

It's like high school but you're an adult and you're more free

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

That's because you make it that way. It's so simple it's elementary

[@adama5929]

Think of it first as a business and then as an institution of learning and you'll be on the right track.

[@heythereimholly1090]

Mecha Zord I think he means people build it up and make it more complex in their heads. It also depends on your country. For example, you can’t do general studies in Australia unless you’re doing an online degree with a very specific institution. It’s straight forward if you just follow your degree structure

[@meredithr9824]

Colleges should be legally required to give students up to date and accurate info on the hire-ability and average starting wages of thier major/degree everytime they walk into an advisor's office.

[@scarletqueen8889]

Right !

[@BoxOfCurryos]

Absolutely not. Then everyone would flood into the STEM fields that actually have a fighting chance. I don’t want you guys fucking shit up for the rest of us. There’s only so much food to go around as is. I need the humanities and social science majors to exist

[@estherasselin5227]

Imo that's really the student's responsibility to be educated about their options before they get into it, but I wish universities wouldn't outright lie and say "Oh there are so many different employment and career opportunities with x" when there most definitely is NOT.

[@Astro2024]

You would think that's what an advisor would do. But college is a business. They can't even run through your degree plan

[@shooby117]

No they shouldn't, the responsibility should lie on the student to do research beforehand. Students today are already entitled enough as is, and dont want to own up to their own choices

[@OogTheCyclops]

Phd stands for permanent head damage

[@anthonyiglesias2809]

Bruhhh 😂😂😂

[@trash0175]

jakndfnxnsndnfbjsenj dhdjsnsnfn I thought it means pizza hut delivery

[@PrincessKLS]

jakndfnxnsndnfbjsenj dhdjsnsnfn I have a sister working on a PhD right now.

[@Laura-Yu]

As a PhD student, this is true.

[@___SourR34___]

or piled high and deeper

[@bethanylaurell8081]

The problem with college is the inherent absurdity in asking 18-year-olds what they want to do with the rest of their lives. In my experience, people don't even begin to figure out who they are, let alone what they want to do, until their 20s or 30s at the earliest. There are exceptions, of course, but most of us aren't that lucky. I'm in my 30s now and still trying to figure it out.

[@gameer1010]

There should be career mentors from elementary school and beyond so people can actually figure out what they wanna do

[@scottreyes6768]

Totally agree, I just found my interests at 22 years old but it's already too late. I'm graduating this semester in a career I hate!

[@dragonstooth4223]

100% this. Also its not what attracts you to a job you need to think about but the worst parts of it that you need to make sure you can live with. because the money, interesting shit you'll do and see and such will get you in the door but if your career has long horrible hours or shitty people to work with or will require frequent travel etc and you're not up for that ... then it will kill your career before you even began. learned that the hard way ... had to quit out of my dream job partly because the bad stuff wasn't going to be compatible with the life I wanted due to shitty hours. gave a similar career a go (both are engineering just different flavours) and one of the trainers at my first job after I got my civil engineering degree said "you need to work 7 days a week 12 hours a day to get anywhere in this career". At the time I nearly broke down in tears at that because I was a mom to a 3 year old and figured I'd never see her again. I now work in local government which has great hours for families but it slowly kills your soul one cut at a time every day with micro managers and the sheer bureaucracy of getting even a paper clip, let alone the fact you can't change anything to improve the grossly inefficient processes because that might cost money and we can't spend tax payers money on improving your job so you don't mentally break down and leave ... yeah ...

[@comeflynextome94]

"My goal is to not wake up at 40 with the bitter realization that I've wasted my life on a job I hate because I was forced to decide on a career in my teens." -Daria Morgendorffer

[@RVforestgreen]

The thing is college degrees shouldn’t be considered exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life. Instead, you should treat them like launchpads or foundations so that you branch off throughout your life and figure out what you want to do.

[@Astro2024]

This could all be avoided if people had mentors earlier in their lives that could educate them about careers and guide them towards what suits their intellectual interests instead of making blanket statements and broad generalizations about college and the job market. Internships offset the requirements of experience and can lead to further opportunities, fellowships, grants, etc to pursue your interests. Networking works wonders as well. College is a business. Like anything else in life, people benefit while the masses stay ignorant and struggling

[@Random-gk8do]

This

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

True. Lucky are those who did have mentors.

[@devinotero1798]

People like to stay ignorant. Its easier that way. All you have to do is some damn research

[@Kaiser-jo3uj]

Isn't this what the guidance counselor is supposed to help you with but doesn't

[@013aanikhfds]

We do, they’re called guidance counselors and such. The problem is there is no accurate way to describe a job as good. A plumber in San Francisco appeals to a different person as a nurse in Oklahoma City.

[@Kat-wg1xm]

I feel to many students go to college because they don't know what else to do. Don't waste your time if college is not for you. Trade schools are incredible (you can go to school for a few months and be qualified for plenty of jobs). Also, you may not even need school for different careers (ie reality, your own business, ect).

[@sweetyfri]

@That sorta irish guy really? My high school takes us to a trade school twice a year to let us know we have other options. Should be like that everywhere else!

[@sneefinsnorfintime]

Leni woah, what school do you go at? Or what country?

[@dandeliondragons9616]

When you are in 11/ 12 grade you can go to boces here if you choose, which is a place where you learn to being things like a mechanic, welding, hair/ nail salon, nurse,, lawer, trooper/ law enforcement, construction, I believe some sort of vet practice and a few other things like wwith computers/ technology. You get experience, actual tools, and everything. You are brought there for half the day ( there is am and pm boces) and then brought back to school where, if in boces, likely have your periods filled with the minimum credits to graduate. My boyfriend is there for being a mechanic and the students at boces can get there viechle looked at/ taken care of at a discounted price. We are also asked if we know/ have an idea of what we want to do and there are occasional assemblies showing the opportunities there , with college, trades, military and other always shown as options

[@w1nt3r72]

I actually applied to go to a program almost like a trade school but for two years and I can do highschool along with that during my Junior and Senior year. It looks like the perfect option for me and the University's in my area dont really have the best programs for what I wanna do in life/career so it works out. Im pretty sure imma get in the program but fingers crossed...

[@emilie2667]

Crystal Palmer my schools the same way. Sadly my nearest boces doesn’t have any vet practices, but I’m going to try out a wildlife course and see how I like it.

[@Smoothsmoothie]

Spends four years learning French Graduates in America, and has some value because not many Americans speak French Moves to France Congratulations now you have the rare skill of speaking French in a country of French speakers, so much value!

[@WobblesandBean]

That one made made me laugh. It's just plain common sense, why major in a specific language if your goal is to move there where everyone's a native speaker? I'd understand if you wanted to live elsewhere, where translation and there isn't a large pool of native speakers to compete with.

[@thesparks00]

lmfao

[@rtlau-mk4di]

You can also learn a language without majoring in it. I learned Russian myself without going to school for it.

[@NerdyCatCoffeeee]

@@rtlau-mk4di I mean, how can you not? Duo will literally knock your door in if you don't study

[@justinokraski3796]

Go work at an embassy

[@benyaminaki4178]

Not to bash at my own degree but I am surprised no one has said film. To work on film sets you don’t need a degree, what really matters is having experience. All the information about how to make films and attending film festivals can easily be found on the internet.

[@snoeleppard]

I’m really interested in changing my major to study film (I’m currently studying architecture and humanities). What would you say are the biggest cons to the major? Edit: Is it possible for me to get into it if I’ve never done anything like it before? I spent all of my time in grade-school studying music (found out really quickly that I didn’t want it to be my major). It’s something I’ve always been interested in, but haven’t had the time, resources, and confidence to really start.

[@riceboi78]

Snoe Leppard try to be a PA on a film set and work your way up. Be an extra for a college film, tv shows, etc, ask around to see how you can get started

[@snoeleppard]

Your Mom Goes To College It’s going to be tough to find that kind of stuff where I’m from (small rural town), but I’m definitely going to look! Thank you so much for the advice!

[@aprilpenname8814]

Lol first choice: psych. Second choice: film. Oh man what’s wrong with meee

[@erwinc.9117]

Unless you go to the top school in the field, which usually means that they can hook you up with crazy internships. Sometimes uni is about establishing connections within the field.

[@minkorrh]

Anything ending in 'studies'.

[@duekansickalsiawsoxksiay1940]

Studies studies

[@mr.qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcv3077]

factual studies

[@LedaMuir79]

Damn i want to double major in international studies and mandarin chinese

[@essennagerry]

@@LedaMuir79 What do you think you could work with these? Seems like you're pairing up a language with something very vague, if I were you I'd go with a language and something not too vague. Also, do look into opportunitues to study Mandarin Chinese in China for a year, or even get your BA in Mandarin Chinese actually in China. I heard a girl tell me about how she could have done that, but she didn't know of that opportunity. She's just now graduating Mandarin Chinese and she found out last semester she could have done the entire thing _in China._ Worth looking into!

[@LedaMuir79]

essennagerry I wanna do international studies so I can become an Foreign Service Officer or Specialist. I'm pairing it with Mandarin since it's required to know another language for that field. I have been looking into study abroad in China so I can improve, but I definitely need to be doing more research.

[@goldfishzzz]

"What College Majors Should you Avoid?" *sees thumbnail* *sweats in art major*

[@littledrummergirl_19]

Same 😂

[@atlas7409]

it’s not actually a useless degree these days, which is why you don’t see it in the video. minus graphic design and certain types of visual arts, though, those are really over-saturated markets

[@cakecake2539]

@Fillip Jahksen oh crap i just finished my 1st semester in art major. I'm planning to be a graphic designer :(

[@nb1571]

Ella Van Doren you should still do it! I went to school for art history and am currently employed as a graphic artist, I also do freelance and it brings in around 5k per month. Usually when people say don’t do it, it’s not because it’s a bad field, they were just bad at it... 😅

[@cakecake2539]

@@nb1571 5k?! That's a lot loll

[@sunstarhehehoho]

I’m surprised Studio Arts major or Fine Arts wasn’t mentioned in here, especially fine arts... I’ve heard it’s hard to get jobs in those fields. I have a Studio Arts major, but I plan on going into a college program to get teaching credentials so I can become an Art Teacher or some type of teacher at the local schools (there are SO MANY schools in my area, both elementary and high-school). Good luck to any fellow art majors out there! Update: wasn’t expecting this many replies lol, also my comment wasn’t meant to devalue art at all! Ive been thinking it over and I’ve decided I’m just gonna try and go all out into my dream job: 2D Animation! I’ll be getting the choice to transfer to a 4 year college after this summer and hopefully I can go to a good school with a great program. Good luck other artists :3

[@AB-kt8qq]

Art related fields are still flexible and there are different area to go to depending on your skill level. Some fine artist pick up 3D modeling and they understand core human anatomy. But I 100% agree with Graphic Design being useless due to it being way too board and alot of those skills can be picked up without a college degree.

[@Eliza-nd3hp]

Asha Bell at least we won’t be replaced by robots (since you can’t program creativity, unlike almost every STEM and trade job out there which will eventually be outsourced or replaced by robots) and will always have some sort of job, it’s people like you who discount that your constantly surrounded by art, the ads you see, the pictures that convince you to take that dream trip, or to buy that one product you’ve considered getting, the people who design the websites you visit day to day, and the people who create the animated shows your kids watch, or created the book or magazine cover to convince you to look into it more. There’s even more than just these few examples, but it’s always the people who go “HUR DUR degrees in Art don’t lead to stable jobs!” Who also turn around, and say that artists charge too much for custom work, or complain about a photo studio charging 200 dollars for a freelance photographer to take and edit photos for you, as well as print them so you have your memories. We have valuable, irreplaceable skills, but it’s people like you who devalue those skills to the general public.

[@sunstarhehehoho]

Elizabeth Skelly I said I’m an artist in my comment..... I wasn’t devaluing art at all. I was just saying that I hear a lot from people that it’s hard to get a stable job with an art degree.

[@AlienFaun]

I'm not sure that I will be working with students, since I'm shit at social skills

[@dianaaugustine5438]

Gracie OvO Hi my fellow art major! I’m only a year and a half out of school, but I don’t think my degree was a waste. I decided not to go the public school teaching route after doing an internship in college. Instead I do private afterschool classes and adult workshops in addition to selling my own artwork. My knowledge and skills greatly improved in college and I get offered many opportunities because of what I learned. Could I have done it without the degree? Maybe, but I couldn’t do what I do without the professors who guided me. The degree just gets me a bit of additional respect in the gallery world.

[@stevoplex]

I majored in Misanthropology, because I hate people. After graduating, I had no network, colleagues, mentors or professional references. So now I have a factory job where I don't interact with coworkers and work a rather complex machine alone, with no supervision , no distractions. So, it has really worked out for me in such a peculiar way.

[@rashmisharma1297]

is this man fr?

[@aidenkriens-nauer5575]

Hey, whatever works for you.

[@stevoplex]

This served me well until April 1970, when a commando force led by Mr. Fred Rogers parachuted in the middle of the night and captured me. They bound me to a cat's cradle with rubber bands and silly string. They dressed me up in a woolly baby lambs onesey and formed a singing circle around me joined by a children's choir singing about being my neighbor. Mr. Rogers himself draped his mother's knitted cardigan over my shoulders before pistol whipping me unconscious, helped by Punch, from Punch and Judy infamy. He spoke to me in a gentle manner while he proceeded to trim my toenails too short. I'm still recovering from the ordeal and I don't quite know what to think.

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

@@stevoplex are u okay? Is this sarcasm¿

[@stevoplex]

@@Hello-hello-hello456 I'm fine thank you. And yes, this bit of sarcasm was my feeble attempt at sardonic humor . (Just imagine if Misanthropology was a legitimate field of study, LOL 😉) I actually like people in general (stir fried in a wok with rice and cabbage) 😂LOL. Okay enough feeble, silly humor from me.

[@neusch67]

Unless you either are dedicated to pursuing a masters or doctoral degree, or will be happy with your upper earning limits being around 40k (ish), you should avoid a degree in psychology. There are lots of jobs, especially near big cities or metropolitan areas but without an advanced degree it's almost impossible to earn more than 45k plus without years and years and years of tenure at one place.

[@stevenclark1662]

That sounds like a dream to me. At my best point I was making 24 k a year, now Im making barely over 12k. 48 seems like a fairy tale

[@duekansickalsiawsoxksiay1940]

If a man doesn't know what degree to get it's business If a woman doesn't it's psych.

[@KrystalLioness]

On the contrary, I am making twice as much after my bachelor's degree. The physical and mental health field is booming. I went back to school later in life and it has paid off. 😉

[@douggeary8502]

Not to brag or sound arrogant but this is what my bachelor is psych and first year I’m out I’m making $45,000 yearly. I’m aware this is abnormal, but I would like to point out you will have to do more case work jobs than counseling jobs honestly.

[@chasingnirvana4671]

True! A masters or doctoral degree in psychology will however take you a long long way and pay you way more!

[@My.Name.Is.Chris.]

Lesbian Dance Theory and Under Water Basket Weaving.

[@martinjunior1206]

Is lesbian dance theory a real thing?

[@bloodyraijin6684]

Martin Junior i keep hearing it and i think it is

[@thegutlesswarrior9488]

My dad use to always joke about majoring in "Underwater Basket Weaving" or "Sanskrit"

[@LiterallyScarecrow]

I want to major in Lesbian Dance Theory but I'm a boy lol

[@lucyinthesky4682]

I haven't heard anyone mention underwater basketweaving in years. I was a duel major in undergrad, English and Math and we used to joke we were going to take up something useful like underwater basket weaving. Lol. I'm a lawyer, usually lawyers have a B.A. in English or History, something liberal arty, heavy on the reading, research and writing.

[@elvir182]

Architecture isn’t useless. Just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean it’s useless.

[@_sleepy-]

I meannnn it’s fairly useless

[@_sleepy-]

@hello yup

[@maddiehall5317]

I forgot something like that existed 💀

[@bluedraygon3545]

Architects can earn a lot of money, if you're good at what you do

[@mikeanderson4340]

Found the architect

[@lonelychameleon3595]

Advice: Go to community college and really think about what direction you want to go in. The whole chain of going to college right after high school is ridiculous, it’s incredibly unrealistic to expect most teenagers to know what to do with themselves.

[@anirobledo2465]

Doing this. Currently a business major at my CC but my dream job is animation I’m just doubtful bc animation is a hard and competitive field when it comes to getting jobs plus most people tend to learn online so I’m really debating about it.

[@mqzd24]

i love how the ad i got under this video was “Get a Psychology Degree!”

[@phoebe5114]

Geology's got a false advertisement problem. They hit you the first couple years with "big excitement, incredible adventure, be an explorer of the world!" The trips to caves and up mountains and onto beaches are fun... until you have to write twenty pages of straight text about a sample or two of dirt. Obsessive description is the name of the game. There are some levels of specificity that really don't need to be achieved in order to get things done. Gets even worse if you wanna be a researcher or something. Either way, way less hands-on outdoorsiness than advertised.

[@theozawada7204]

Exact same with environmental science. So many trips to exotic countrys all to just end up writing about soil fertility and spread of ilnesses ect

[@beyza1724]

Same with geography quite sad and disappointing

[@phoebe5114]

All three of you above hit the nail on the head. Everyone thinks about the sunny hikes and the cool views and stories. Nobody thinks about the van breaking down at 1am when it's 40° or the all nighters with microscopes... 😂 It's great for those that stick it out and find it's their thing but yeah I got some backup plans ready.

[@sarahconnor9978]

This actually sounds like something I’d be into lmao. Writing fluff on something like a piece of dirt and why it’s so great and valuable.

[@guesswho5790]

You need to be thorough in any science. That is the difference between going out and writing a blog on rocks you find in weekly excursions, to being a true Geologist. Knowing how to present your work to peers and discuss in technical terms... That's part of the value of a higher education. I do believe there needs to be a certain element of joy in writing and investigating to become a true scholar. And that's something they should tell people instead of selling this fantasy of outdoor play. Maybe you all would have thought twice before investing so much in this degree.

[@hangkertzy9722]

“don’t major in engineering, it requires a lot of physics” tha- that’s literally the essence of it?

[@user-sm3bt2cy6u]

No Physics literally equals no engineer.

[@kiararenea8166]

lol I really like engineering but have a vendetta against physics

[@user-sm3bt2cy6u]

@@kiararenea8166 XD I am the opposite of you

[@kiararenea8166]

@@user-sm3bt2cy6u haha I dont understand how people like physics:,)

[@user-sm3bt2cy6u]

@@kiararenea8166 How do you not?? Do you do engineering? If so what type of engineer are you?

[@daisy3869]

this is just "the major that didn't work for me/I had a bad experience with at ONE school." This whlle video should be taken w a grain of salt

[@thisuser1580]

But hey, you really can't do shit with a Bachelor's in psychology.

[@daisy3869]

@@thisuser1580 this is true

[@daisy3869]

@@thisuser1580 def not a good choice of major unless you're into research or for sure want to do clinical/therapeutic work after graduate schooling. I see lots of folks who aren't sure what to do just go with psych and it's not a sustainable decision

[@corncake4677]

Not really but whatever man

[@nineseven5252]

You need to love working with psychology to get into it. Can’t just half ass a career with psych.

[@nithi9638]

The entire comment section basically: Don't just take classes, get some experience.

[@LeagueofClans]

Can we get the opposite of this video now

[@smileypebblestone8486]

excatly

[@WobblesandBean]

Right??

[@Na-by3if]

Engineering, Law, Medical But you can always just make your own business in anything

[@camicece]

@@Na-by3if Major for Premed and try to minor and business. Doctor money + business money

[@Na-by3if]

@@camicece I wouldn't go for a buissness degree I would rather use that money to run a buissness and learn from life lessons

[@TheBeastBandit]

I’m deadass surprised English Lit and Education didn’t get mentioned. English Lit has gotten me a few editing and copyright positions, and my master’s in ed is working swimmingly right now. When I was in college, I was destroyed for even considering dropping my STEM major.

[@EulogizingSleep]

Smug Boogiepop english lit major here and former stem major. English is what i always wanted to major in, so i finally dropped my stem major. Wont get a great job but i loved college-at least so far- and hopefully will do something i enjoy someday

[@TheBeastBandit]

MITCXHELLXGEIST If I had it to do over again, I’d DM in English and Finance. The amount of people who can’t compose and proofread a simple report is baffling. I’ve done some freelance for people who didn’t come out of their four year educations with the ability to critically think, analyze, write, and read at a collegiate level. Maybe start there!

[@essennagerry]

@@EulogizingSleep If you are creative and assertive you really might find something good! May I offer a few suggestions? Teaching English in other countries, especially East Asia (simply bcs that's my personal field of interest and I've heard lots of good things about it) or in any country which you found fascinating and always wanted to learn a bit of their language. I firmly belive that knowing a second language to a very high degree (so at least B2) helps reflect on your own language differently. My favoritr Bulgarian author is someone who knew several languages and I love both his incredible rhyming poems and his masterful translations of foreign works. If you want to he a writer or a journalist, or work in some artsy field, living in some foreign country for a year might really brighten your horizons and open up your field of view. In a year you could indulge in learning the language of the country _in the country_ so it's way more effective and fun.

[@essennagerry]

@@EulogizingSleep Why teaching English - because you'd probably teach people on basic to intermediate English, and at least to me it's really fun to see all the quirks English has even at such a low level of proficiency! If you can somehow find yourself classes which are all at different levels that might be a very valuable experience to you. Then maybe try teaching English Literature in an anglophone country (so maybe your home country) and that is again an entirely different set of skills and challenges, and people with English not yet as polished as yours, even though they're natives, and a still poor undrrstanding of literature, which you are there to teach them about.

[@bastetcat33]

where do you live? my department is also similar to yours, but it is all about teaching

[@bri-tb8tf]

And y'all wonder why so many people are just becoming strippers

[@iamwolfeia]

They make bank so good for them 😭

[@valemedina4473]

If they invest that money well, they can become richer than all of us lol

[@Naho_3609]

Cough *Tik toker's*

[@shyshy1894]

I’m a fine arts major and it’s all I want to do but if it doesn’t work out, I know what I’m switching to 👀

[@avatardan9317]

@@shyshy1894 just be prepared that it might not work out. I heard fine arts is one if the worst to major in. I am not trying to scare you but I am just being truthful and honest here. If you wanna major or do something in art do something more practical in art like graphic design or animation.

[@Donde_Lieta]

I’m a music major. I don’t think my heart is ready to watch this video

[@Dany_lop]

We'll cry together.

[@atlas7409]

the video was actually pretty honest about the arts, meaning that it didn’t bash them or say that it’s a dead-end career. employment in the arts is actually doing pretty good right now

[@notapotato_]

I graduated music in 2014 and don't regret it one bit. It's definitely hard and you have to be determined. If you're a performance major, I think a master's degree will open more doors for you. Make sure you network. My husband was a sax major and one of his professors offered him a stipend before he even auditioned for graduate school. Enjoy it and don't stop practicing.

[@Donde_Lieta]

hKPmZ786W4JG7Rgq yeah. I sing opera- so I I plan on going to Germany to continue my studies because there is a lot money in opera there haha

[@notapotato_]

@@Donde_Lieta Omg I sing opera too!! I have also thought about going to Germany or Italy. But when I took vocal pedagogy, I got really into vocal health and stuff. And now I'm looking into graduate school where I can do research in vocal disorders (I double majored in bio). There's so many things you can do with music. I'm never going to stop singing but it's just going to be a different path than I imagined.

[@StephJ0seph]

What in the world am I supposed to major in? My first three choices were literally: -Psychology -Biology -Humanities

[@ariannourishad4043]

Nursing. It combines all of those plus has lots of job opportunities.

[@micahtorres9011]

The one you feel most passionate. All of those majors can be taken are required general courses. Take those a course in each major as a general course and see which one you like best.

[@bastetcat33]

why psychology is on the list?

[@nicoldtea7479]

Bastet psychology has lots of scope but it also requires(now) majors and sometimes phd to get a good earning job

[@StephJ0seph]

@@ariannourishad4043 A nurse literally told me not to become a nurse and to become a doctor instead so I'll follow her advice hahah

[@robertjohnson1576]

It's all about experience. The degree means nothing; it's a formality. Straight A's? Pointless. From a biology perspective, it's all about the techniques. Can you do cell culture? Can you run a PCR, do molecular cloning, run protein gels? Can you code (because bioinformatics is huge right now)? If all you ever do is the classes, you put yourself at an extreme disadvantage.

[@KrystalLioness]

Beautifully said. I know I can ace some interviews because I went back to college later in life. I have experience in many areas and have gained social skills. People coming out of college should be warned that their inexperience will hamper them for a few years.

[@emmacat3202]

That's why you need to get internships, too. Employers should also do more training in entry-level jobs.

[@DeathnoteBB]

Robert Johnson Honestly, this kind of makes me feel better. I’m very good at classes and always grade way above passing, but sometimes it’s at the cost of my mental and emotional health. For instance this week hasn’t been great for me mentally and I was gonna squeeze in a quiz just so I can have it not be a 0, but honestly idk if I need it. It’s not like I haven’t skipped assignments in other classes, and there’s plenty of other quizzes in the class. But I always have it in my head that passes mean nothing unless I get a good grade, even though I know learning and experience are the most important. I blame Gifted Kid Syndrome and my Rejection Sensitivity Disorder (from ADHD). I have a lot of anxiety about being perceived as lazy, or that I’m not trying hard enough. And I’ve learned the only way to prove otherwise is to push myself past a healthy amount of stress to accomplish what adults “know I can do.” Ugh. Doesn’t help that teachers insist “anything is better than a zero.”

[@bastetcat33]

My mother used to work in a private hospital, so she had a chance to speak with the owner of the hospital. She told me that she asked him if he cares about which university the person he is going to hire had graduated, and he said he doesn't even care if that person is graduated from one of the top schools. all he cares is to see if that person is qualified enough to do that job.

[@Dcdckow]

*Cries while filling out law school applications* gpa doesn’t matter my ass.

[@TheDevonFoley]

I never went to college, i did however get my HVAC license, my plumbing license and my electrician's license. I will literally always have a job.

[@raymondweaver8526]

Smart choice

[@elpapuagl7851]

Would you say its worth it? Would you recommend it?

[@elpapuagl7851]

Did you go to trade school for those or what did you do?

[@Naho_3609]

@@elpapuagl7851 You don't really need to. Pay and learn(get a job as an apprentice and get paid while learning) or pay to learn. Gotta start somewhere.

[@dregs8026]

Don’t you need to apprentice for 4 years each in order to get your license in each?

[@Park_Place]

I feel like art majors will have to become the "cool" art teacher that is secretly really depressed because this isn't what he wanted in his only life and completely loses his shit when students clown around and ignore his warnings

[@kittymowmow12]

If you are undecided and want to do general studies, do it at a 2 year community college first. Take a whole bunch of classes that interest you and the general required classes. When you transfer to a university with a major, you'll be able to focus more on your major and not core classes that don't interest you

[@kristy6703]

I agree with this. If you absolutely know you dont want to go to a trade school but arent sure of a major, a general studies is better than nothing. You can get your masters when you figure out what you want to do. But an associates degree or bachelor degree in something, almost always gets you higher pay. At least my associates got me higher pay at walmart while I was working on my bachelors. Its not much but education is valued whether it gets you a career or not. Having an associates or bachelors under your belt when you figure out what you want to do is better than floating for multiple years and starting from scratch.

[@spaghettiisyummy.3623]

That's actually Smart!

[@upsidedownbagofflour697]

I think people may need to think of a career or lifestyle they're passionate about rather than a major. Let those decide your degree rather than the other way around. May even realize you don't want a degree at all

[@evanbrown5254]

Ok but now get more bigger problems like, why live at all

[@wide4583]

@@evanbrown5254 Or more like, what if the passion I want to take is something that's isn't as lucrative and needs lots of work and luck on just to barely make it to the decent top.

[@evanbrown5254]

@@wide4583 for the average person just get the good paying job that you can stand man. I Don’t tell agree with telling everyone to follow thier passion. I think the economy would collapse if everyone did that because we’d have no one fixing power lines or doing plumbing. Point being these jobs need to be done for the greater good of the community but I don’t nessisarily think these people are passionate about thier job, although they may find it meaningful

[@ehtresih9540]

@@evanbrown5254 Maybe it should collapse then

[@adacathy3018]

THIS, people get hung up on majors and not on careers, ask better what do you wanna work as ? Leads to more clarity

[@switchbladekid1365]

Mom was a working psychotherapist, so it was discussed at the dinner table and I started reading her subscription to Psychology Today when I was 11 or 12. It's absolutely fascinating but beware: The field attracts the unstable. A friend of mine, a pastoral therapist, once told me, "you know, this field doesn't attract sane people." So true.

[@Matsuduckpoiyo]

I'm in psychology major and can confirm that it's full of crazies who're investing probably way too much of their lives just to understand themselves or other people better. Crazies like me lmaoo

[@adacathy3018]

Soooooooo truuuuuuuuuue Bc not that I’m sane, I don’t wanna look at psychology 😊

[@itsraymond2295]

All I got from this was- 1. Dont major in something if you can't stand it and are only in it for the pay/ put in the effort 2. Network. Socialize. Intern. 3. Don't go to college just because everyone is going to college. There are so many other things you could do before that. I want to Major in Graphic Design/Animation because I like art and I can be versatile between job and hobby. I also want to minor in Art Education or something else to have a backup. On the side-side I plan on learning different languages so I can better communicate with people around, because I find that most important. Oof I forgot to mention- a lot of production and animation stuff are beginning to move to my state so I may have a good chance of getting a job,,,,idk I personally believe the issue with art majors, is that many of us are introverted, and have a hard time interacting. Which is our worst enemy, since networking, socializing, and interning would be extremely important in our field of work.

[@csensale]

What state? If I had to guess CA or NJ

[@blitszina2570]

This is why the Netherlands has several education levels in middle school, either you get the right education for the job you want immediately and are off to the followup school associated with the level or you end up working hard to get into the school you actually want. In both cases you know you're gonna end up in at least a good place

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Europe❤🥺🙌 The U.S is failing

[@taylormarie5316]

all of the majors I was considering are on here 😭

[@Jordana71]

taylor marie it’s all about what you do with your education. Don’t just rely on your major for a job after college. Make sure you’re a well-rounded student by participating in the right clubs and internships that are directly related to the field you want to go into after graduation. You’ll be fine 🙌🏽

[@notapotato_]

Whichever one you choose, networking and internships/experience is really important. Both of the majors I got was on here lol. I didn't get a job from my education alone. I got it because I had a professor recommend me for a job on LinkedIn. Another past job was from an internship where my boss really liked me and hired me before it was over. Like the comment before me, you'll be fine! 👍🏼

[@thebestcentaur]

J Rose I couldn't agree with this take more. Internships are the name of the game, but people should also be prepared to return for graduate school, if necessary

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@notapotato_ So it's basically connections and not the degree. I can do the same thing without University and I did. Also, most campuses are recruiting STEM and finances majors more than anyone.

[@infamouscrusader3363]

Consider other majors. You'll be surprised how well working for money and doing what you want later brings peace in your life.

[@feed7046]

I can't do math for shit so that pretty much eliminates a lot of degrees for me. RIP future

[@xwrtk]

Plenty of degrees don’t require math at all. Only 1 math course required by the university. A bunch of the sciences don’t.

[@asmijain2695]

Lmaoo same. Consider law or something.

[@dr.apollo4226]

@@xwrtk well...math is integrated in many of the chemistry courses required for science majors

[@xwrtk]

@@dr.apollo4226 I know that’s why I said a bunch and not all or most in terms of science.

[@dr.apollo4226]

@@xwrtk ok

[@pointit7045]

is this a us college thing, because criminal justice is really in demand in my country and psychology majors are non existent

[@tcbobb1613]

In the US the criminal justice system is fuck up it targets people also the length of time people get send to jail for none- violations crime it long.

[@babalwa_n7478]

@Glass Doll, what country is this?

[@SaftonYT]

I wouldn't say CJ isn't in demand in the U.S., but the market is incredibly oversaturated with those who have majored in it -- even those who aren't dedicated to that field.

[@hagfishslimer]

what country do you live in??

[@Victoria68213]

No yah as a crim major, I notice a lot of people who do criminal justice who aim for the FBI and shit... and I mean yah who wouldn’t want to be in the FBI but it’s unrealistic if u don’t have experience and internships - I mean I’m passionate in the field but idk wtf I wanna do yet but all I know is that I need to build my resume stat with internships and other opportunities

[@gravitysrandom5612]

A simple quote for those considering film school: "I didn't go to film school - I went to films" - Quentin Tarantino

[@infamouscrusader3363]

Yeah. You can literally teach yourself film and basically built experience yourself. If you are really aiming high then you can go to conventions and sell yourself to producers with your experience.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

'Pulp Fiction' may be the greatest fluke in film history. Tarantino sucks.

[@Bluublauh]

@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 probably but he’s definitely making more money than all of us combined lmao

[@jalo7289]

@@Bluublauh y do ppl always bring up the money argument everytime someone says a famous person sucks? who cares about money if they aren’t good

[@coffeemeup8729]

Don’t go to college just because you don’t know what to do. Take your damn time! I can tell you as someone who was forced to go I stalled a year on taking general ed credits just so I could figure it out. Find what you love, guys

[@elpapuagl7851]

What did you end up doing?

[@mikasauchiha6785]

There was a janitor in my former college who gratuated as an engineering student long time ago but he ended up as utility worker. There is 3 possible reasons.#1He didnt study enough. #2 He's not happy .And #3 He just want a simple life.

[@cshaffer1847]

If you move to a small town your degree will be more valuable usually.

[@user-ft4xt3vr5g]

ABC ABC Did u get a job ? I wonder how much the average accountants make in such a competitive cities cuz I’m from another country and I wanna major in it and it’s starting to get a little crowded I wonder after 4 years how would be maybe I won’t even be able to get a job ...

[@user-ft4xt3vr5g]

ABC ABC I’m suck at math and the basic accounting stuff already but I have to major in it that’s sad I wish if I haven’t .. thank you for being so nice and response tho 🙌🏼❤️❤️

[@gidzboxbox8839]

Not really because there will be less jobs that will require that degree in the first place

[@ashley1872]

@@gidzboxbox8839 exactly what I was thinking

[@poisedstool5136]

not seeing Computer Science in this thread gives me quite a relief, infact so many Indians tutorial on youtube will tell you how to make a calendar on html

[@cee-emm]

Computer science is applicable to most industries and so useful pretty much everywhere. You'll be better than fine and have tons of options.

[@rotisserie8444]

CS is a pretty versatile major, you can get jobs in almost all fields.

[@pesii1452]

Unless you're in India, too many CS engineering graduate

[@pragyabhushan2338]

Lol CS is A really good Major. You can even Be A software Engineer, Web developer, IT consultant. ... Cybersecurity consultant. ... Information systems manager. ... Database administrator. ... Multimedia Programmer, System Analyst, game Developer, Techinal Writer, Computer Scientist etc. You can Be A fucking Astronaut with CS. It's the best in My opinion.

[@mikkovaltonen3564]

Tips for my fellow music majors: 1. Practice your ass off and play in as many ensembles you can (versatility and work ethic are in high demand) 2. Don't do performance, do education or music business/tech so you'll have other marketable skills 3. Think about yourself as an entrepreneur, have a business card, website, portfolio etc. 4. Do your best to get along with your professors, they are often very well-connected and can get you gigs if they trust you and your abilities. 5. Adapt professional attitude from the get-go. Show up to rehearsals on time and well-prepared 6. Don't look down on any work. Cruise ship gigs for example pay very well but it seems to be a bit frowned upon among musicians. 7. Get your reading chops together. Good sight reading skills get you gigs that are completely off-limits to non-readers and can pay very well. Good luck bros and sisters! :)

[@poodlescone9700]

Don't waste tuition on gender and ethnic studies majors. Human Resources, Marketing and International business are the weakest majors in business school.

[@Alexander-tu3iv]

Human Resources is a good major if you want to get into that field and have a few internships under your belt. It's probably the best way to start off a Human Resources career tbh.

[@DareToBeDeviant]

I find it sad 'gender studies' became a thing. Realistically, one who earns a degree in that will (at best) get a job as a Women's Abuse Shelter receptionist or make up crap working for Buzzfeed.

[@composmentis170]

Don't forget business management. Even my school told business majors, don't do a standalone with business management. So many people get caught thinking it alone is what you need and you're guaranteed management positions, the road to CEO. Well if you don't know the work your managing your major means nothing.

[@Alexander-tu3iv]

@@composmentis170 Honestly with a lot of non STEM degrees, it's what you do within the degree and what internships, networking and work opportunities you manage to get during your degree that are going to set you up for a career. If you start early and know what direction you are going you are going to be able to do fine, with a psychology degree, sociology degree and hell I even know someone with a gender studies degree who managed to land a decent job in an NGO, doesn't pay super well but she knew what she wanted from the start and got involved with the right people. Problem is too many people either just chose a degree because they thought it sounded interesting and don't really know what path they want to take, or the chose one which they thought they just needed to pass and then they'd be handed a fat salary. With non STEM degrees it's all about experience and networking.

[@ameliatorres6162]

Marvin you’re absolutely right regarding networking and opening paths for oneself once you know what you want. From day one I knew where I wanted to be. I wanted to work either for galleries or museums, so I majored in art history. I’m trying to get into a masters degree that would translate better into the workforce (ie. art management) because I’m really frustrated upon how seemingly good and successful galleries or museums suck in staying afloat or are really shitty on the way they handle stuff. I got some decent paying jobs almost 6 months after graduation, one being an emerging gallery, which is pretty impressive for an art history major in my country. However, I was fired from my gallery job due to mismanagement (ie. the manager was an asshole and was constantly stealing or taking out art pieces or jewelry from the store without paying for them, so obviously we were at loss pretty seriously one month after inauguration). This experience made me even more aware of the fact that the art world lacks good management and that I need a good background to change that situation. I strongly advice people to find the thing they really want to fix or work with long term and run with it from day one. No door will open if you don’t know which one to knock.

[@F1rstNameLastName]

I agree with the guy who switched from psychology to computer science, I did the same. A lot harder and stressful but a lot more job opportunities and more useful skills (especially if you plan on self-employment or just doing stuff on the side for fun or for extra money).

[@Zyleace]

I just went to IT from Psychology. I swear the only thing I don't like about Psych is the fact that every single knowledge are disorganized and research is the most deadly thing in that field. You need at least 2 years advance knowledge in psychology about the latest researches or you would read more than 200 references that are not even related to your own research. Worse, your research might be the first one in its own or a pilot study where 85% of the time you are doing armchair psychology and it's not scientific. But hey people definitely wouldn't care about that anyways and you will need money more than anything else lmao.

[@gdoubleu8045]

College in the US sounds like a very different experience to University in the UK. In the UK you apply for specific degrees, e.g. physics, and if you get accepted that is what you study. Some university's may give you an elective module, where you can pick 1 (maybe more) class that's not directly related to your chosen course. But from what I'm seeing in these videos, it seems in the US that you can change your majors, study a random mishmash of subjects and potentially finish 'undecided'. Am I getting that right?

[@micahtorres9011]

Finish as general studies. Many of us are required to take general education courses like history.

[@ThisIsNotAhnJieRen]

Really? I'm from the Philippines, I had Gen Ed subjects too but my Gen Ed subjects are indirectly connected to my Major which is Communications and Media. I had Basic Psychology, Sociology, World History, Humanities. Literature, Language, Rhetorics and Semantics.

[@ziqi92]

Physics. Unless you have a strong mental aptitude for a PhD program, or the sheer talent and intelligence, do not do Physics. Outside of anything but a PhD, you will be unemployed for years to come if you do not diverge your experience and education into more employable but related fields such as engineering.

[@ziqi92]

@@ishaalimtiaz6715 I’m assuming you’re 16 or 17 applying for university soon. Do you plan on attending graduate school? Are you an avid reader AND writer of dense papers and data? Did you already reach out to professors at your upcoming college/university asking for a part time position working in their labs as an undergrad student researcher? Are your math skills far beyond the curve (and I mean REALLY far) of your peers? Do you enjoy philosophical thought and debate? Can you quickly create your own solutions to problems at hand instead of asking for a procedure to be laid out before you? Are you prepared for the world of research politics? Do you like teaching others? Are you good at abstract thinking? If you answer yes to all of the above, then go for it. I don’t want to discourage you, but people often underestimate exactly how much brainpower and stress is required to earn a PhD, and that’s pretty much a non-negotiable requirement for anyone doing a pure science major. Some like to say PhD stands for Permanent Head Damage. At the very least, just be open to the possibility of changing your major after your first year, or even much later. Do you even know which subcategory of physics you’re interested in getting into? As for actual, realistic outcomes, research positions under professors are everything. This often requires building a good rapport with a professor and involves as much social skills as it does academic intelligence. This opens the doorway to other research positions elsewhere over the summers and even good letters of recommendation, which are needed for grad school programs. You’ll want measurable outcomes like having research papers published with your name on it to get some credit. You cannot be just another exam-taking drone waiting for directions in class if you want to succeed here, because everyone aiming for a PhD will almost always be a straight A student already. Most people won’t make it, and those who do aren’t necessarily happy with being there. It’s a labor of love for the subject matter, and even then, you should keep your expectations low, even for your annual income.

[@susmitachoudhury8608]

I'm just waiting to see my degree

[@trumpetmasta92]

So glad I ended up just getting a commercial drivers license (trucker license). I didn’t go to school for it, just studied for the test and rented a loaner truck. Cost about 70 bucks in fees and took like two months due to just waiting for my test day. Got my license and made 70k my first year then 120 after that, and Im home everyday. Trucking isn’t bad, people just look down on it. I did when I was in my music education classes 😅

[@chupacabra9357]

120K?! And you're home everyday? How?!?!

[@elpapuagl7851]

How old were you? And how come you get to sit all day

[@herbertscott9575]

Lies😂😭😂

[@trumpetmasta92]

@@herbertscott9575 I’m 28 now, I deliver products to restaurants in the middle of the night, called night drops. When I finish delivering, I’m done for the day by 8-9am ish. Food service pays $25 usually to start out and I’m at 35 an hour now. Overtime pay after 8 hours. May vary from warehouses and companies, but that’s where I’m at. It’s tough, but I’m still doing and happy.

[@GhostofTheUchiha22]

Can you tell me how I do this?

[@cannibal_redneck7109]

This makes me grateful for my major. I started with biology and hated it so I switched to environmental studies and found the perfect mix of humanities and science that give me a good shot at being an environmental educator or natural interpreter. Sometimes you just have to find the career you want first and then pick a major, not the other way around.

[@adacathy3018]

YES pick the career first, then the major

[@_t.solasta]

I’m having an existential crisis just by watching this. College seems to be very complicated. There’s a lot of options! 🤯

[@Amadea27]

I double majored and both my degrees are listed here... 😲 what does that say about my life choices..

[@EthanStore]

Amadea27 i guess your only hope is that one of them is a foreign language

[@codygottman2642]

RIP your life bruh.

[@Amadea27]

@@EthanStore nope. Last hope is gone...

[@Amadea27]

@@codygottman2642 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Amadea27]

@Karl Müller thanks, please visit me at my work, I'll always have some free coffee for you!

[@ifbfmto9338]

The real answer is, almost every college major is a waste..... College can be very expensive, you better get a very high paying job to justify that expense, and if you don’t you shouldn’t have gone at all

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@Tombstone_Active Exactly. This is why I encourage people to get into a field that will help them financially while pursuing what they like outside of work.

[@Toastcat890]

@@Tombstone_Active This is what we should be teaching kids a college degree should be about getting a job to survive you can always pursue your dreams later once you have a stable income.

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@Tombstone_Active Me too. Unfortunately I majored in English and the demand is not much along with r.o.i. on the degree. If I could do it over again I would have majored in C.I.S. or CS, but I would have likely gone to Community College and be a Dental Hygienist or Radiation Therapist while freelance writing on the side. I do have plans after graduation though. I plan to get into Sales and then real estate while writing novels and freelance writing on the side to put my literature knowledge to use and hopefully make extra income.

[@t.warren1363]

@@Tombstone_Active that’s really smart. I know so many people who did Criminal Justice Degrees just to be a cop (which in some places only requires a high school diploma). Personally, I’m pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice to become a Crime/Intelligence Analyst (by getting this degree I have instant access to the higher pay scales for many jobs). I also graduated with zero debt from my Bachelor’s Degree.

[@cloclop]

I almost feel like I wasted my time with my degree. Every job that suits it requires experience, but between dealing with family problems and being constantly between my campus and across both ends of my state to get things taken care of (and good old depression) I had no time or energy left after completing homework and projects...

[@StephJ0seph]

What did you get a degree in?

[@cloclop]

@@StephJ0seph Business Administration and Management. I really like the field and it jives well with my personality... But it kinda means nothing right out of college without an internship under your belt 😭😓

[@AnaPaula-qb7dx]

It looks a lot like my case, I just graduated in nutrition but I can't find a decent job without specialization or a public exam. I feel trapped because I have no money to continue studying and no desire to leave home because of mental illness and family problems and I have to hear people who do not understand my difficulties.

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@cloclop Business Administration is really broad which is why it's not that good. The best business degrees are in Accounting and MIS.

[@elpapuagl7851]

Hows it been bro how are you doing with your degree

[@AmethystSnow]

University advisor here: STOP MAJORING IN PSYCHOLOGY. Seriously. If I see 10 students in a day, guaranteed 7-9 of them will be psych majors. It’s a saturated field, even with those who go on to get higher level degrees like Masters. If you just HAVE to go into psychology, pick something like school counseling, double major in a content field like History, Math, etc., and get your teaching certificate so you’re at least employable. The real world isn’t as nice as your college professors and I promise you employers are tired of seeing ‘Bachelor of Science in Psychology’ on resumes.

[@Atlas60308]

I went to a school with a large criminal justice program. I met very few who actually went into it because its competitive beyond just going to be a police officer and EVERYONE wants to work at the FBI even through there is a very very low chance any of them will. I always laughed when I heard people say that and they study criminal justice and psychology (the definition of cliche in law enforcement degrees).

[@elpapuagl7851]

What did you end up majoring in??

[@CarterWills1]

They study those because they are needed.

[@csensale]

Yeah either working in retail or working as a cop

[@MorganMalfoy13]

I majored in art history and loved it. Did a ton of traveling, studied abroad, saw loads of museums, now I'm a travel agent. I couldn't have gotten my current job without that knowledge and experience from my degree. Most of my clients skew older and love museums and art and I know where to send them and places to visit. By going to a state school I didn't walk away with too much in loans and I bought my first home in March. I didn't finish my masters but I think I'm doing well.

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Foreign Language- Learn the language on your own time. Business or Marketing- Read books, do internships. Computer Science-If you are cool with being alone for long periods of time Engineering-If you hate math, DON'T Social Sciences ex:Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies- Either you become a social worker, go to graduate school or plan on going to law school Music- Do Music education English-Read and Write on your own time Journalism- Do internships, join clubs, start a blog Political Science-If you are not on an ivy or plan on going to law school or do something government related, teaching DON'T do it Nursing- Do it if you enjoy helping others and are interested in the human body(my current choice)It is tough though. Science majors ex:Biology, Chemistry-If it is your passion, plan on going to grad school or going to med school, or a health-related field. If you do not get into med school have a plan B Film- Only good for networking, you can pretty much start as a PA and get experience without a degree Education-IF YOU REALLY ENJOY TEACHING AND ANYTHING RELATED DO IT Architecture-Do it only if you are passionate about it and can handle math Economics- This one is pretty solid Theatre, Fashion Design or arts- Get experience or get creative and start some kind of business Cosmetology- Get licensed and if you want to make $$$ you got to brand yourself, start a business or clientale History- Good for teaching, only do it if you plan on teaching or working on museums etc Anthropology- RESEARCH, get published, or else you will not work on the field Criminal Justice- ? I do not think is that worth it if you plan on becoming a police officer, most government jobs do not require one, do it only if you are getting your education funded or are riding on a scholarship Graphic Design-Take a course instead, be careful with the oversaturated market etc

[@otaieb48]

Economy? do u mean economics?

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

@@otaieb48 Fixed it, thank you for telling I did not noticed I typed economy instead of economics.

[@danny.golcman6846]

what do you think of animation

[@rachelk6375]

Cries in graphic design. I've been told it's an insanely competitive market where the real money is in management. That the really fun jobs tend to pay the least (ie logo or flyer design). At least the college I'm planning on going to offers classes in coding and motion graphics. Guess I'll take every internship available to me to network. Can't say I'm not nervous though. Kinda feels like I'm setting myself up for failure, but I love the work. Ultimately the college degree doesn't matter, the portfolio you make their does. Good luck fellow graphic designers.

[@Bananapocalypse]

I know your struggle, currently a Communication Design major looking for an internship.

[@humansarenottofu]

Wth, I thought that motion graphics and coding should be a graphic design main staple, that's like literally their whole point most of the time, to see animated designs?

[@rachelk6375]

@@humansarenottofu It's definitely a part of it, but it's a very wide field. As I've gotten further in school it's shifted to more digital work.

[@katethompson2022]

@@Bananapocalypse what college do you/did you go to?

[@minotaur953]

⁠@@humansarenottofuin my graphic design course we went through Branding, motion graphics, illustration, typography, design strategy, editorial and UX/UI design but not coding.

[@AlienFaun]

I saw the art related thumbnail, and I assume there's going to be art students taking a dump on the major. As interesting as Art is, finding a job is not very likely.

[@DeathnoteBB]

antwinettec I hate McArt schools. To me they’re just scam schools preying on young artists who want to follow their passion but not wind up broke.

[@bubblegumpopproductions5459]

Art itself is just very competitive. And unless you are good at art, or good enough yo start and improve, dont do it

[@sicktomystomach]

I’m having an existential breakdown and it’s already been a minute into the video...

[@killthislove5782]

Getting a master is actually all you need. Often the major doesn't even matter. Just get a master. When you're looking for a job, the scouters look at wether you have a master or not. If you do, you have a huge chance of getting the job. Master is a sign that you can study a lot of material in not that much time, that you have enough intelligence to learn new things.

[@DeathnoteBB]

Depends on the job though.

[@sweetlemonade6925]

Would this also apply to computer science?

[@wantitwrite]

I wish this were true, I just graduated with a Masters in Education and so far only have been able to land a job making 36K a year. I could literally be making this same salary or more with only a High school diploma😕...I’ll definitely be earning more as soon as I gain more experience in the field of second language instruction so I’m optimistic🙂

[@notapotato_]

@@wantitwrite Would you be able to move? I know some states pay more for teachers.

[@trash0175]

LorraineJS uughh.. Teachers should be paid more but at the same time that means we have to increase tax which is also bad

[@DeathsinkTV]

What they said about Graphic Designers does ring true since I myself am one. I suggest that if Graphic Design is your passion you get degrees or hobbies that support you in the GD field. For example having the skills to edit videos, do audio work, photography, draw or do art in general because that will help you find jobs better and looks good in your resume.

[@some_metalhead]

I’m a Criminology/Criminal Justice major, and I was waiting with baited breath for it to show up

[@nihilisticbarbie]

What are you going to do with that?

[@ZzzZ-hm3mr]

@@nihilisticbarbie u can go into the courts system, forensic science, correctional services and law enforcement with that degree

[@upsidedownbagofflour697]

I saw a reddit AMA that recommended anthropology as preparation for being a CIA agent. Ethnography is a lot like spying. Be creative with transferable skills.

[@FirstNameLastName-rm9yc]

Same with History, English etc. they teach you how to analyze and process information in the best way

[@kamilareeder1493]

I'm a dance major and I was very ready to get called out lol, it wasn't too bad. The quality of education and structure of programs really makes a difference in your prospects. Experience and training/classes is a big deal in this major but if you work hard, you can hack it.

[@lorca512]

Majoring in Spanish helped me get every job I've had since graduation. In law school, I could make it to the shortlist on most clinics, etc. Invaluable in 21st century Texas. Makes looking for a job short and easy!

[@elpapuagl7851]

What did you major on and what do you do now?

[@LovingCandyXOxo]

It's all fun and games until your program nams pops up 😭😭

[@TheStephenRead]

Remember when higher education was for broadening horizons. Thanks a lot capitalism

[@scruffy1203]

Yeah architecture is truly an awful major. Really cool education if that’s what you know you want to do but you have to sacrifice a lot of time/sleep/ and sanity in order to stay afloat in cutthroat studio classes and the shear workload.

[@ashac.4476]

scruffy1203 it’s not that bad if you don’t let it. I have gone insane once from staying up two nights straight. It truly damaged me mentally, I refuse to do that again. (My school is also on the quarter system so we do the same amount of work in 2/3 of the time) I work at my own pace, if it’s not done, it’s not done. I’ll fix it for my portfolio. Because after you graduate no one gives a single fuck about your gpa. Wish somebody would’ve told me that earlier (I still have to maintain above a 3.0 for scholarships) not sure if it’s something I want to do for the rest of my life. But I love what I’m learning in it.

[@skyeye61]

No one mentioned politics? Welp. Did my master in IR and only able to use what I learn to make low effort KZbin video. My job currently has nothing to do with IR but I do hope one day the skill will kick in.

[@TheActiveAssault]

My poli sci degree made me $120K +$50k bonus straight out of college. It was an ivy league university sure and I was a veteran, but the degree says “Political Science”

[@skyeye61]

@@TheActiveAssault I'm glad that work out for you

[@dracodeanglicus3857]

Me tooo, I have an MA in International Relations

[@anastaciagoolsby5651]

@@TheActiveAssault If you don't mind me asking, what do you do? I'm interested in the field.

[@mayah2397]

@@anastaciagoolsby5651 ^^

[@EvilPaladin11]

"Look at where you want to be 10 - 15 years from now" *wheezing laugh in early 30's with STILL no clear idea of what I want to do for my career* *single sad tear while laughing in realizing that the specialty that I thought was going to be cool, is actually incredibly boring, and I sorta hate it*

[@szevm]

…so what was your specialty?

[@Skedadlee]

Unless you want to lose your love for music, don't become a music major. Minor instead. Also if you become a music major, its practically impossible to have a minor because the degree is so time consuming.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Get this. BECAUSE music education is SO grueling, they actually make for great pre-law majors.

[@magungp]

what is the difference between mayor and minor studies, bcs my country didn't say minor or major.

[@HazelGrey.]

I was in psychology but i realized i need at least a master to be able to work a good job. So i’m considering nursing abroad in Australia because nursing isn’t really valued in my country. But since the pandemic happened, it’s unrealistic to go abroad and so i have to pick a major, and i have no idea what lucrative major i can study that won’t make me feel like an empty shell (business)

[@PhoenixJohnson29]

Me, a junior in high school: Let’s see if Musical Theatre or French is on here Redditor: Don’t major in French unless you double major Me: Good thing I was planning on double majoring anyway 😊

[@laurenj432]

Musical theatre’s kinda risky but I wish I could do it too🥺 I’m gonna major in music education though, that way I can still go on auditions, but be employable in the field I like.

[@aquasomethingyouknowwhatever]

musical theatre probably isn’t your best option.

[@PhoenixJohnson29]

dangeresque it is if you literally can’t see yourself doing anything else no matter how hard you try

[@essennagerry]

Musical theatre and French sounds risky but tbh you might be able to find a good niche… my advice: imagine you already graduated those and look for jobs and other realisation opportunities. That might give you a better idea of what a future with those teo degrees might look like. Also, if you do something "unconventional" so to say, you have got to remember these two/three things: 1. be creative 2. be assertive 3. be a go-getter. You'll need that!

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

I did t know about double majoring when i was a junior in high school. Because aunt and uncle fucking sheltered mr

[@jellyjelly.]

I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was like 5 Now that I’m in high school my dad tells me he has nightmares of me being an undergrad and not making it into med school 00f

[@lilythompson1233]

@ Rabbit Goddess major in a degree that interests you but can also be useful for pre-med. I’m majoring in biomedical engineering and pre-med, which at my university only requires one extra class. That way, if I don’t make it into medical school I can still have a degree for a job I would be okay with. I would much rather be a doctor, but my degree gives me a fallback

[@pudgeypigeon]

Med schools just want prereqs. Don't major in biology, it's useless.

[@dead666doll]

If that happened for some reason, you could take more classes to raise your average and network with profs, even volunteer more to build your resume, and reapply to med school. Don’t worry about the possibility of failure, failure is always a possibility. Don’t let fear hold you back from following your dreams 👽

[@togekissbliss]

Don't let that discourage you. When you go to college, try and volunteer at any clinic's for at least a month or two, and if you feel like being a doctor is still for you then go for it. Its normal for people to change their degree's in college, but don't just waste time and money to eventaully end up with a job you'll hate. You can do it.

[@RogueJedi501]

Sometimes having a degree helps your chances. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be a career in the same field

[@brandleythecat4570]

Wholeheartedly agree with the architecture ones. Stuck on my final year and hoping for that light in the end of the tunnel to actually kick in.

[@smackednoodle]

me, someone who plans to major in two languages: haha, i'm in danger

[@xwrtk]

Some schools pay their teachers really well if you don’t mind teaching. In some areas, language teachers are in demand.

[@daphne9604]

You should work on getting teacher certification and should totally consider getting certified in TESOL! I’m going to double major with one of them being French and that’s my plan if I can’t get into the field of my other major.

[@leisuretime5593]

You can always major in something like IT (not CS, but it's less intensive than CS and a job is always guaranteed with less workload) and minor in whatever language you want. This way you can go to the country you want and get at least a decent starting job.

[@nerdygaemz7046]

My teacher Latin has degrees in (masters): Latin, Ancient Greek, French, economy, history, Italian, Dutch, German, English, paleography, Russian, piano(?)

[@adonovanmusic]

How did your teacher have the time and money for all of those degrees?

[@StefV153]

@@adonovanmusic teachers tend to have plenty of time to continue studying, especially those who study classic languages. My Latin and Greek teacher also did philosophy, aesthetics and Arabian, and he got his History master a few years ago (at ~60 yo). I guess that when being a teacher, being good at everything is a must.

[@owenb8636]

This is 17 minutes of savagely tearing apart the expression "do what you love and the money will come"

[@ChialukaGold]

I switched from biology to nursing (HS senior right now) cause I felt like it would give me a better foundation- I didn’t know it was this complicated but what I got from this video is- gain more experience, have a plan, and network

[@zamyzamy1332]

I’m going to college in three months and I still don’t know what major i should do. I’m so stressed and want to give up already. I want a job that I enjoy doing it (I have no hobbies) and one that at least pays 70k annually (my family and I are very very poor) and that has nothing to do with math and science. (I’m very bad at them) help 😭

[@Orsay11]

Try to change to trade school.

[@Skyline_r3496]

Zamy Zamy Trade school fuck college

[@sweetyfri]

If you still have no idea what to do by the 2 month mark, seriously consider a trade! I mean come on, a few months of training and they earn about 70-100k a year.

[@edwink1467]

Zamy Zamy It’s highly unlikely for you to make 70K straight out of undergraduate unless your degree is in some sort of engineering or computer science. Or, if you go to a top school and manage to get into investment banking or management consulting. Those are really the only ways to make 70K+ immediately upon graduating with a bachelors degree. Also, I hope you aren’t going into a mountain of debt going to college...

[@tabbyycatcos]

hey! I am a sophomore in college and still have no idea what my passion is. If you have the $$$ just go to college. Chances are you will find something you are interested in, also you will grow as a person in college! It is okay to not have life figured out yet.

[@wPJyat]

Avoid accounting apparently. Each job has 50+ applications. I've seen it up to 300. I dont even gets calls haha.

[@jakyjaky4732]

so what degree you recomend?

[@ashley1872]

Thanks for this. Was literally about to pick accounting. What do you think of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance?

[@Swordsman99k]

Nursing. Please, dear god, please don't do it. Everyone says how great it is. It's not. Your co-workers will ostracize you for being new, your patients will be assholes 99% of the time, and the pay is not worth 12.5+ hours a shift without lunch/breaks. Patients can pretty much assault you and get away with it every day. Management will "hear your concerns" but do fucking nothing. Please please please find a different profession.

[@FirstNameLastName-rm9yc]

I wanted to become a nurse so bad. I love the hospital and as a sickly kid most of my nurses were really sweet. It was my dream job until I was immobilized and got on my period so my nurse had to take care of me. That was a wake up call

[@FirstNameLastName-rm9yc]

@@lmnop01 I’m good now. Bless you for asking :) I had a urinary catheter in after a major kidney stone surgery so I couldn’t move at all. It was there for about a week or so before I got discharged

[@googleisacruelmistress1910]

Unpopular opinion: you can just learn art or music unless you're planning to be a teacher, you can just pick up all that stuff in your free time as a hobby, you wouldn't believe how many people go to art or music school wanting to be an artist or musician, there's literally not a single thing you'll learn in art school that you can't at home, plus no crippling debt P.S. It's OK tho if you want to be let's say a teacher in one of those subjects but you'd normally also need a teaching degree/teaching certification

[@infamouscrusader3363]

Exactly. It's very unpopular today for people to say how pointless lots of Art and Humanities degrees are.

[@idiotsandwich115]

True. I currently go to a school that is focused on arts and Graphic design and I don't really like it. I'm a hobby artist, but I want to get into acting. (Difficult, I know, I'll try my best). But I don't see myself as an art teacher in a school. That's like a huge no no for me. I only went to this art related school, because it's a school that SOMEWHAT is near my hobbies.

[@ABCEasyas--]

I’m glad journalism got mentioned first. There are barely any jobs out there.

[@coolthings_1]

I was pressured into college by my parents, and some of my friends ( though they had their plans set already) I literally had no idea what I wanted to do after HS, and I didn't have the best grades either. Figured I enjoyed drawing so went for went for the art field. 2 years of community college, 2 years of NYC college where I had damn near mental breakdown. Moved back home, fell into 5 years long depression slump. Society really needs to stop acting like college is the only way to succeed, I shouldve went to trade school. (As of now I work as a line cook, not much but I make decent amount of money and I enjoy it, I also started selling my art printed in t shirts local vending festivals, with moderate success.) Don't be pressured people, don't act like you have to jump into college fresh out of high school, it takes time to figure things out.

[@zuzu6252]

Whatever you choose to do the key is to be ambitious and do things outside of school because your degree alone will NEVER cut it

[@Emigoyax]

I'm finishing my graphic design studies next semester, I'm already employed. My paycheck will not increase after i get my diploma nor did they ever ask me for one. I have learned nothing at school, if anything, it was taking away time from actually learning useful skills on my own. Don't do it. Ever. Wasted 4 years.

[@MeghanMeowMeow]

Graphic Design major here (graduated Spring 2020). AGREED. Literally could've learned more about design techniques or how to use Adobe programs in a couple hours here on KZbin. ... I realized I don't even like design that much 🥲

[@danny.golcman6846]

@@MeghanMeowMeow so are you still doing GD?

[@edwardgaines6561]

11:54 I needed this Reddit post _BEFORE_ KZbin existed. Like pre-2006. 😞

[@xbaumann]

I’m genuinely curious what does a gender studies degree qualifies you for?

[@brittanyjanzen3228]

Gender studies is a degree that is very similar to english and other humanities degrees- less about practical "real job" skills and more about big picture thinking. A degree in gender studies will give you a lot of critical thinking skills, the ability to approach extremely complex and often sensitive issues and understand them from multiple viewpoints, and generally apply an analytical framework to the world around you. Its not a bad degree to have, but it is something that needs to be paired with something else- for example, roughly half of the gender studies class I'm taking rn are applying for social work programs

[@minkorrh]

@@brittanyjanzen3228 Social work. How surprising. I think we have enough 'social workers' fucking up society already. Anyone with a functioning, actually critical thinking brain realizes that the social sciences are as corrupt and full of pseudo-science as it gets.

[@finalbossd]

X45 Studying... gender?

[@jellybeans9283]

Being a full time feminist

[@micahtorres9011]

A lot of different things. A lot of my peers go down the international route or law route. I work for citizenship and immigration services. Listing some jobs from my peers mental health services, government jobs, Red Cross, ALCU, Human Resources, director of chamber of commerce, researcher, social services,etc.

[@Jess-vw4wm]

I’m a journalism major and can confirm the first reddit is true!! I’m in my first-year but I’ve already acclimated into a newsroom setting. One of the other things I would add is try different things. Journalism is more than just writing a news article, get involved with your student broadcast or radio station! Take up editorial jobs for student magazines/publications (I’m a copy editor for a magazine). It’s a great way to develop multimedia skills and figure out which medium u like the most

[@streetcitylightsx]

As a Law major it’s true. If you’re not from a top tier college then work your ass off doing some internships, study hard.. if you’re shy and can barely speak in public, please stay away from law.

[@EuphoriaInBloom]

Haha, guess I'll just die!

[@SpaceRain]

Moral of the story: Your degree that costs you thousands of dollars, alot of times does not guarantee you a job in that field. Specialized fields like medicine, surgery, etc. are the exceptions. There are plenty of well paying jobs with good benefits in different fields that don't require a degree and just require training which alot will pay you for. Choose your major wisely and even moreso; Chose going to college in the first place wisely. Experience is what jobs want; Not your piece of paper saying you _might_ be somewhat able to do that job just because you learned about it.

[@AlexB-si5uz]

Stand alone languages aren’t the end of the world, but you essentially have to go the a academia route or take the degree and apply it to something else like law school. (I study languages and translation and am surrounded by people doing just what I mentioned. It can be done, just be aware of what path you put yourself on).