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Is getting a liberal arts degree and related degrees worth it?

I don't know exactly what I want so I'm going for what I like and what I'm good at. People have been pushing me to go for the STEM degrees but I despise math and science. Medicine I don't mind but then again I'm terrible at math and science

I was thinking majoring in International Relations (or should I go for International trade?) and minoring in Communications. Heck maybe even Criminal Justice and Criminology. When I look at the curriculum of these majors it makes feel confident that I will master these courses but when I see physics, chemistry, biology I cringe at the thought and it would be a miracle if I pass them.

The job market of liberal arts degree majors suck but I don't know what to do. I'm planning in trying out for Army ROTC anyway and if I do join the army after college does my major even matter?

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  • 7 years ago
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    I know at least two people, who joined the forces and the army/air force paid for them to go to uni. One for history and one for medicine.

    There's no point in studying a subject you despise, on the off chance that you might get a job you don't like or want.

  • DrIG
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    The vast majority of people who join the army do not remain there very long. There is a life after the army and you willl need to be prepared for it.

    You should take the vocational interest test which will help you to select a career and major.

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