answers1: One studies what they would like to do but unfortunately,
our Government has changed the American dream from being happy to
owning stuff. That's what is really sad and as far as "Communications
and Graphic Designs" they are both excellent choices. <br>
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You can become a doctor but you will find that the money is not as
good as you think, until this country passes laws for "Tort Reform".
If your happiness is embedded in making money, then you should become
an Attorney; however, as you get older you will sadly find that all
the money, houses, cars and/or stuff, will never make you happy.
answers2: Mark, <br>
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Mather will be the best answer. <br>
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Even though we all need to admit, everyone has different intelligent
level. When I see young engineer in my church play piano wonderfully
and then practice at home myself. By seeing my tangled fingers on the
keyboard, I need to admit people has different level of intelligence.
Perfectly English in writing without correct mind training, what they
wrote is worthless of reading. The capability of language in English
will never equal to the capability of brain. <br>
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In this countries, tons of millions intelligent Physicist formed a
Physic Forum and easily got me lost in their formula. People who
hold job as top technical engineer can play violin perfectly. I still
believe this country has the largest number of well trained
scientists. There are many complex reasons for employment, which
might not has anything to do with intelligence. <br>
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As Mather said, a combined talents society is healthier.
answers3: I'm on the waiting list for the nursing program and I am
required to take an LER, a class not pertaining to my degree, and I
picked art and theatre, it interesting but pointless to me, they say
its to open ur horizons and for you to learn our great history!?
that's what i'm told anyways. I'm not sure why we still study it but i
didn't believe we should be required to take a humanities if we are
not going into that field, i actually signed up fo a oceanography
class but they told me that wouldn't count towards my associates
degree nor could i take it as a LER because its a science! that makes
no sense to me since im am going to be an RN!
answers4: We all have different aspects to our being that need to be
fullfilled, not just a paycheck....as the old saying goes 'man cannot
live by bread alone'. As well, in your premed studies, you may find
yourself taking psychology courses as a pre-requisite....if you are
going to be a successful doctor you may want to consider taking
communications...ever notice what a high percent of doctors have a
crappy bedside manner? And if someone is creative and has abilities
in that direction, what is wrong with studying graphic design. The
last thing this world needs ( and an individual as well) is a
professional who is in it for the money only and not a love of what
he/she is doing. Most experts on happiness will advise getting into a
career field that really excites you. Not only will you probably
excel at it, 40 years is a long time to work at something that may or
may not pay well, but bores the hell out of you.
answers5: One reason for sure is because engineering, science, math
are hard. Because they are hard, you have to have a lot of
perseverance, determination, and academic stamina to stick with it for
several years. I think that the fast food generation(have it your way,
right away ...im also a part of it) just doesn't have enough patience
and old-school work ethic like some previous generations. There also
seems to have been a transition to more people thinking they have more
of a calling in life to contribute to the overall well-being of
society in some caring/philosophical type of way...and so more people
go into humanities, like psychology...at least that's why i did
psychology.. now im back in school doing computer engineering, so i
kind of know EXACTLY what you're talking about. Engineering is so cool
im not sure why i didn't research it more in the first place, it is so
intellectually fulfilling and alot of other people think what im doing
is absolutely fascinating... and they contribute a lot to society. I
look forward to contributing more to society than i could with my
psych degree and also being able to be financially independent and
relieve others of the problem of taking care of me.
answers6: If you have any beef it should be the fact that you need to
do pre-med in your country instead of being able to jump straight into
medicine like many other countries. <br>
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Many graduate vacancies just ask for a degree in any discipline and
they will give you relevant training. <br>
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However, i think the the portion of people without vocational degrees
is probably higher than the economy could use.
answers7: Economics and humanity- 3 simple words to answer, but of
course you'll need an explanation. <br>
Granted there are quite a few classes that seem useless to others. But
if they close those classes, the school system will take a cut in
funding as well. Take for instance- literature. Reading about foreign
mythology has no place in any profession unless you want to be an
English professor. But each semester costs approximately $300, and
another $200 for text books. Some of that pays for instructor's wage,
some to publishing companies, but another chunk goes to the
institution of higher learning. In the humanities section, if you
don't teach ethics, then your children will contribute to white collar
crimes, if you teach women studies, your children will facilitate
racism and all the other -ISMS. If no one learns anthropology,
dieticians and related biological sciences will never fill in the gaps
that helps determine DNA makeup pertaining to metabolic
inconsistencies. If no one learns sociology, agencies like battered
wives, rape crisis centers and marriage counseling will dwindle- and
today's divorce rate will get even worse, not to mention the children
who get victimized from those inhumane practices. <br>
People study theater so they can make money without contributing to
the community except for temporary morale and self actualizing
benefits. <br>
Yeah, who needs communications if you can text people now? Wrong. If
you can't sound professional then might as well e-mail your proposal
to your fiance. <br>
But if you are classified from 60% or more of the "classical norm" ,
rich and well off, then, yes, your right- we should close down half of
our curriculum, and put thousands more out of work.
answers8: 1 Everyone has unique talents. <br>
2 Entertainment is always in high demand. You've watched countless
movies, TV shows, plays, concerts, etc, I'm POSITIVE. It's one of the
most lucrative industries in America. <br>
3 The US is ranked 3rd in depression and low personal satisfaction
rates. Probably more than half the wounds treated in hospitals are a
direct or indirect result of mental illness.
Psychologists/psychiatrists are doctors too, and have to work just as
hard as surgeons to get their PhD's. <br>
4. You are underestimating the number of doctors, engineers, etc. We
have the same amount as we have had in the past. <br>
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Educate yourself, stranger. You may be in a pre-med program, but it
doesn't change the fact that you're both senseless and ignorant.
answers9: "Do what you love, and the dollars will follow." <br>
OR <br>
"If you love what you do, then the money won't matter." <br>
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Sure, your answer is very practical; engineers, scientists, doctors,
etc. will always be needed. But, you need to remember that each person
has a different perception of happiness, success, self-actualization,
etc. This is an idea you learn in humanities/liberal arts courses.
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On a side note, good luck with pre-med--more than half of all students
applying to medical school will not be accepted to a single program.
Getting accepted to a top program is even more difficult; some schools
have two percent acceptance rates. In essence, you are seriously
playing the probabilities by pursuing a pre-med route--what will you
do if you don't get accepted to medical school? What do you do with a
degree in pre-medicine, biology, chemistry, etc. when similar fields
at the graduate level are just as competitive? In essence, the English
major who loves literature will face less competition at the graduate
school level (and thus have better opportunities at success) while
doing pursuing what he or she loves to do. <br>
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Cheers!
answers10: There's still a place for Liberal Arts/Humanities degrees,
but they usually need to be followed with some kind of
graduate/professional school. <br>
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Actually, we need more skilled journeymen in the trades who have
served four-year apprenticeships. We need THEM more than we need 2.8
GPA Sociology grads.
answers11: One reason is not everyone can, or wants to use such a
level of calculus and physics in their career. Some people have more
subjective brains than objective, and do not enjoy working with black
and white formulas. <br>
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We would be in big trouble if everyone only went into science and
math. Our world needs many skills and if nearly everyone went for the
same majors then students wouldn't even be able to get into the major.
Now, I do agree with you that some majors are impracticable at a BA/BS
level. For instance, psychology is a popular one. However, if one gets
a PhD in pyschology, thats a different story, and a good thing,
because we will need some people to study the human mind, especially
as society continues to grow and change.
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