Are You Getting an Arts Degree?

[metro.]

Because apparently if you are, your degree is a complete joke. Maybe not, maybe everyone that goes to my school and is getting one is superduper smart or just gets bad grades because usually, weekends here start on Wednesday. It's kicked off by our student pub having a special then continued until Sunday by the clubs in town.

This week however appears to be special, because it's a Monday, and there were drunk people yelling outside starting at 3PM. It's been 2 hours at this point, still going strong. Oh you don't have labs at 6PM? I am happy for you, but do you not have homework, studying or other prep? Or do you just fucking care?

Excuse my rant. Maybe you are trying to do something with your life like become a Lawyer or get an MBA or something else useful. Or maybe you just plan on working a dead end job for the rest of your life.

[Saras]

Science folk be bitter.

[metro.]

Science folk be bitter.

Yes I am, while I slam my face into work trying to get my future sorted out people act like they dgaf.

Which I guess shouldn't really make me upset, but when it interferes with me getting things done, it really does.

[buchno]

Doesn't this fit the "Things that piss you off!" thread?

OnT: No, I am not. I've never understood why one would go for the Arts Degree, when it is the one subject you learn better at home by yourself (programming languages may fit this category as well), other than laziness.

[metro.]

Doesn't this fit the "Things that piss you off!" thread?

OnT: No, I am not. I've never understood why one would go for the Arts Degree, when it is the one subject you can learn at home by yourself (programming languages may fit this category as well) other than laziness.

Languages you can learn on your own, but lots of places want you to have a Comp-Sci degree because it gives other skills. Just like to become an interpreter they want you to have a degree in at least one language.

And it was too much rage to be contained in a post, it needed a topic.

Like honestly, it's only slightly sunny out, it's not fucking summer yet, so it's NOT justified wearing a bikini, you're just trying too hard then.

[Nikkoru]

Nerd rage, I can grasp it.

I just don't see why you care, really. I've known many serious scholars who have an Arts degree of some kind, people who I respect and admire. And I've known Science students who show up to class drunk. To each there own.

[buchno]

Doesn't this fit the "Things that piss you off!" thread?

OnT: No, I am not. I've never understood why one would go for the Arts Degree, when it is the one subject you can learn at home by yourself (programming languages may fit this category as well) other than laziness.

Languages you can learn on your own, but lots of places want you to have a Comp-Sci degree because it gives other skills. Just like to become an interpreter they want you to have a degree in at least one language.

And it was too much rage to be contained in a post, it needed a topic.

Like honestly, it's only slightly sunny out, it's not fucking summer yet, so it's NOT justified wearing a bikini, you're just trying too hard then.

Okay, for the curriculum vitae to look good is one valid reason.
Also, where in the world do you live? It's not even 5°C outside yet -.-

[metro.]

I go to school in British Columbia, Canada.

It's currently 7C but early today it was 12. The weather here is weird, there's still snow on the ground for example.

[i_am_otep]

maybe to some people it's not all about getting the best paying job...

maybe they just want to do something that they actually enjoy..

and yes, every bit of sunshine in Vancouver is something to go crazy about.

[metro.]

maybe to some people it's not all about getting the best paying job...

maybe they just want to do something that they actually enjoy..

and yes, every bit of sunshine in Vancouver is something to go crazy about.

What job are you going to get with an English or Sociology bachelors?

Aside from teaching and social working.

[Nikkoru]

There aren't many ambitious career paths open to anyone with just a Bachelor's degree anymore, regardless if its Arts or Sciences I'm sorry to say. Teaching and Social work require further training as well.

I have two bachelor degrees, they aren't worthless by any means, but I would've had to work several years before I got near the salary I earn now. Which is relatively modest to begin with.

[metro.]

There aren't many ambitious career paths open to anyone with just a Bachelor's degree anymore, regardless if its Arts or Sciences I'm sorry to say. Teaching and Social work require further training as well.

I have two bachelor degrees, they aren't worthless by any means, but I would've had to work several years before I got near the salary I earn now. Which is relatively modest to begin with.

Oh I know, I'm not just getting a Science degree.

I have to disagree though, getting a computer science degree gets you a steady, and quite high, starting wage. Of course that might go down as more people figure that out. Double majoring is an option, however a Grad School or some sort, be it Law, Business or whatever research topic you want to, is an option.

[Nikkoru]

There aren't many ambitious career paths open to anyone with just a Bachelor's degree anymore, regardless if its Arts or Sciences I'm sorry to say. Teaching and Social work require further training as well.

I have two bachelor degrees, they aren't worthless by any means, but I would've had to work several years before I got near the salary I earn now. Which is relatively modest to begin with.

Oh I know, I'm not just getting a Science degree.

I have to disagree though, getting a computer science degree gets you a steady, and quite high, starting wage. Of course that might go down as more people figure that out. Double majoring is an option, however a Grad School or some sort, be it Law, Business or whatever research topic you want to, is an option.

I'm sure it remains a closely guarded secret.

The labour market is precarious now even for white collar workers with conventionally steady jobs - and its degrading every year.

Regardless of their futures or interests, is it not part of youth to enjoy the fleeting experiences before the weight of the world presses upon them? You don't have to treat your academics flippantly, but you should find time to relax and socialize as well.

Though I would admit drunk people are annoying generally, as someone who doesn't drink alcohol and participates in social events with people ages 17+ I'm well aware. The same goes for stoners, who I can't share a room with.

[Soryon]

Did not read post, only post title-
answer;
no because I want to be able to find a job

[metro.]

Did not read post, only post title-
answer;
no because I want to be able to find a job

Hahahha yes.

[EmptyMemory]

I go to school in British Columbia, Canada.

It's currently 7C but early today it was 12. The weather here is weird, there's still snow on the ground for example.

Ugh, getting up to SFU was such a pain last week.


I'm not here to put down everyone in Arts, but I do think that going to university for the sake of going to university is probably the easiest way to throw away $3500 in tuition (and, more importantly, 4 years of your life). I don't think I'm alone in supposing that most of the people in Arts fall under that description. If they have that kind of money to throw around, they should spend it "soul searching," or figuring out what they want to do with their lives (career wise, of course), instead. Go backpacking in Japan, go volunteer internationally, but an Arts degree?

No thanks.

[Saras]

There aren't many ambitious career paths open to anyone with just a Bachelor's degree anymore, regardless if its Arts or Sciences I'm sorry to say. Teaching and Social work require further training as well.

You can start a business with anything.

I've never understood why one would go for the Arts Degree, when it is the one subject you learn better at home by yourself (programming languages may fit this category as well), other than laziness.

Unless you'll get a job in a company that's fucking huge, you'll probably need a basic understanding in economy, business, design, management and project management. To go alongside your coding. It is also considered that someone with CS degree tends to write better code as well. While I'm a bit sceptical about that, it does give you a decent foundation in all things IT, bedroom programmers only really tend to learn one, two or three things.

I'm not here to put down everyone in Arts, but I do think that going to university for the sake of going to university is probably the easiest way to throw away $3500 in tuition (and, more importantly, 4 years of your life). I don't think I'm alone in supposing that most of the people in Arts fall under that description. If they have that kind of money to throw around, they should spend it "soul searching," or figuring out what they want to do with their lives (career wise, of course), instead. Go backpacking in Japan, go volunteer internationally, but an Arts degree?

Voluntourism

[EmptyMemory]

I'm not here to put down everyone in Arts, but I do think that going to university for the sake of going to university is probably the easiest way to throw away $3500 in tuition (and, more importantly, 4 years of your life). I don't think I'm alone in supposing that most of the people in Arts fall under that description. If they have that kind of money to throw around, they should spend it "soul searching," or figuring out what they want to do with their lives (career wise, of course), instead. Go backpacking in Japan, go volunteer internationally, but an Arts degree?

Voluntourism

Haha, video was funny, and while it does hold some truth to it, it doesn't really provide a counter-solution to the issue I bring up.  At worst, you could spend the would-be-wasted-tuition-money on something else that would give you insight into what you want to do with your life. As to what exactly? I don't know, that's what I was hoping people to discuss. I wasn't, however, expecting to be linked to a video that effectively calls my idea "stupid."

[metro.]

Well it did just happen. So dealllllll.

In a roundabout response to Saras, and his apparent defensiveness about Arts degrees, I understand getting a degree in something you love. However, 4 years of interest as opposed to slogging through 4 years to get to a place you'd rather be, seems like a small price to pay for the rest of your life, no?

That's my main point. Getting a degree in.... archaeology might be hella interesting, but unless you plan on going digging so to speak, what was the point?

[Saras]

Well it did just happen. So dealllllll.

In a roundabout response to Saras, and his apparent defensiveness about Arts degrees, I understand getting a degree in something you love. However, 4 years of interest as opposed to slogging through 4 years to get to a place you'd rather be, seems like a small price to pay for the rest of your life, no?

That's my main point. Getting a degree in.... archaeology might be hella interesting, but unless you plan on going digging so to speak, what was the point?

Mate, I'm a chemist specialised in nanomaterials.

And I kind of hate art degree majors.