To My Fellow Liberal Arts Majors,
Do not listen to the negativity telling you that, “You’re studying unemployment.” Do not get fearful when someone says, “An English degree? What can you do with that?” Well, you can actually end up in a lot of jobs with an English degree. That is the beauty of obtaining a liberal arts degree: there is an immense amount of versatility in the route you choose to take after graduation. Do not listen to the negative people that are jealous that you have the courage to follow and pursue your passions. Not everyone is passionate about pursuing a career in the STEM field, and that is okay.
You will have the abilities to obtain a job or internship after graduation. The liberal arts also improve critical thinking and analytical skills that will help you in anything you do. Do not listen to other majors when they complain that your major is just “so easy.” Not everyone has the patience and focus to read and analyze texts for hours on end. Those in STEM majors cannot easily do what liberal arts majors do, and vice versa. Every major is different, and many people would not be able to study what you are studying. When people question your decisions, be unapologetic.
The truth of the matter is that what you study and ultimately pursue in your professional life is no one's business but your own. The world would not thrive without artists, speakers, writers, etc. Be proud of your love for your major. Simply smile at those that doubt your success, and know that you chose the right major for you. If you are passionate about your studies, it will show. There are employers that will hire you. With any major, you will have to work for what you want. Believe in yourself. Work your ass off, and change the world.
