Jamie Noonan, a political science and philosophy major and rising junior at Villanova University, wanted the flexibility to be able to excel in any workplace, but felt that with dual majors rooted in the liberal arts, she lacked the requisite skills to do so.… Continue reading
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Why It’s a Great Time to Be a Journalism Major
The biggest percentage of college students today—21 percent—are graduating with business degrees. These graduates want to make money and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I’d suggest, however, that the key to succeeding financially and professionally in journalism, business, or any other career is to choose something that you are good at and passionate about.… Continue reading
Can’t Pick a College Major? Create One
Megan Kolb was so passionate about music, theater, dance and the production of stage shows that when the time came to choose a major in college, she couldn’t decide which to pursue.
So she combined them all and made up her own major: performing arts management.… Continue reading
Psych Majors Aren’t Happy With Options
Psychology majors might want to put themselves on the couch.
Only 26% of psychology majors are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their career paths, the lowest in a sampling of popular majors included in a Wall Street Journal study.
The psychology majors the survey captured had a satisfaction rate 14 percentage points lower than the next lowest majors, economics and environmental engineering.… Continue reading
How To Choose a College That’s Right For You
The college search doesn’t have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. There are many schools out there to choose from — some known and some less known, all worthy of your attention. Here’s some advice for trying to find the school that works for you.… Continue reading
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