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bmaw01 · Joined: 13 May 2013

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45ldff/the-least-valuable-college-majors/

A video on crushing student loan debt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFY-PgPA-Uk

I can't tell you how many people that I've met in South Korea who have worthless degrees. Do you really think you're going to get a job with that transgender studies degree? African American studies? Let's not forget Literature, History, and Anthropology.

I think this is why there are so many people in Asia teaching English. The job market back home has gotten very specialized. Math and Science majors are having a much easier time in the job market. Having a degree is still important, but you need to think carefully before you choose your path. Is it really worth taking out $80,000 in student loans so you can get a degree in woman's studies?

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

They may suck if you are trying to find a job in the States.

Lots of opportunities abroad (and not just as a teacher or in EFL).

I think the problem more lies in the simple fact that people think the degree is what gets them the job. It merely opens a few doors. It's what you do after you get through the door that matters.

And as a side note, an undergrad degree is also just the start for some of those fields and not employment as an expert; where you'd be looking at a related MA/PhD to actually be employed in your field to get beyond the grunt level as a research assistant's assistant.

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falco · Joined: 26 Nov 2005

Yep, mines right up there near the top (Philosophy), as it nearly always is in these studies.....lol.

wooden nickels · Joined: 23 May 2010

edwardcatflap · Joined: 22 Mar 2009

frankhenry · Joined: 13 Mar 2007

bmaw01 · Joined: 13 May 2013

My degree is in Special Education.

Why did I come here? That's a fair question. My mom passed away February 01, 2011. She had been sick for 5 years. She was a strong woman. She ran a very successful businesses while sick. Taking care of a small business is hard work, and it's very hard if you're not 100%. Her death took everyone by surprise. She never complained. When she passed I looked within myself and I saw that I was not happy. I wanted a different life. I wanted to travel the world and to meet different people. I'm 42 years old. I've never traveled outside America before. I didn't own a passport. Hell, I've only been to Florida one time in my life. I lived a sheltered life I guess. I'm from a small resort area in New Jersey. It gets extremely busy in the Summer and for the remaining 9 months it's a ghost town. I wanted out of there, and I knew that teaching in another country could be my way out.

I didn't mean to get people angry. If I offended you then I'm sorry. I do not think I'm better than you or anybody else. I just wanted to start a discussion on student loan debt, and why people need to be careful when they pursue certain degrees.

northway · Joined: 05 Jul 2010

Only crappy schools offer a major called "Liberal Arts". It logically follows that it will be difficult to get a job coming from such a school.

edwardcatflap · Joined: 22 Mar 2009

Who's Your Daddy? · Joined: 30 May 2010 Location: Victoria, Canada.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45ldff/the-least-valuable-college-majors/

I don't understand why these sites make me click away to see pictures when they could just list them on page one.

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Underwaterbob · Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Location: In Cognito

Smithington · Joined: 14 Dec 2011

As always, Kent Brockman had this problem pinned many moons ago. Very Happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLphh4YtrHg

le-paul · Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Location: dans la chambre

i dont see what difference it makes if people chose a 'worthless degree'.

First of all, the world would be a pretty boring place if everyone chose the same degree. There may not be sufficient jobs for everyone, but at least there are people qualified to to do the things that are required (for example african womens studies/art teachers/illustrators/historians). The wonderful thing about higher education, is that there are masters levels etc. if you want to specialise/change your vocation. If you studied history, it still gives you the same opportunity to study a masters level teaching cert. as a degree in english. No degree - youre not on the ladder.

Secondly, who knows when they're 17 or 18 what they want to do for the rest of their lifes? Its better to have devoted your time to something you have a passion for than something that is going to be like a lead weight around your neck for 3/4 years.

For someone that comes from the 'land of the free', you seem to have enough fun criticising people for having made a personal choice.