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Subject: So what exactly is wrong with majoring in liberal arts?

'Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν.'

I'm considering a career in civilian Law-Enforcement, do you guys know if joining the Military would give me any advantages and/or preparation so that I could advance higher in a Law-Enforcement career when I complete my service in the Military?

  • 11.27.2012 6:28 PM PDT

The man with a hammer begins to see everything he encounters as a nail

I don't have anything against liberal arts majors.

Heck, the denotation of a liberal art should define the lack of a career-oriented objective in the degree itself. That doesn't necessarily mean that liberal arts majors are hopeless, but it means that getting a BA is, in practical terms, only good for resume diversification.

And if you're going to consider the "freedom" of liberal arts as anything but practical, that's another discussion. When colleges stop charging you more than some people's salaries for that degree, then we can talk about the humanistic value of that degree.

I'm an aerospace engineering major, and I chose engineering because of its practical applications. You can enjoy what you do, earn a decent living doing it, and consider yourself a part of ongoing innovation. If I just loved flying (which I do, but not solely), then I'd be a pilot; a career in which people arguably live with terrible wages and working conditions for a significant portion of their career.

Is being practical the same as being utilitarian to you liberal arts majors? I only read the first page of the thread, but that's what it comes off as.

  • 11.27.2012 9:24 PM PDT
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Most careers like that aren't in demand and don't provide a steady flow of income. Things such as majoring in art. Good for you, but you're not going to get money or have a stable job. That's why I think most people look down on those jobs.

  • 11.27.2012 9:26 PM PDT