Category Archives: College Majors

Is your major important?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Valerie Deutsch

Sage advice from the CEO of a tech firm who majored in French: “College [is] less about learning job skills and landing a career than it [is] about learning how to learn.” Don’t fall into the trap of believing there’s … Continue reading →

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How to find a college you’ll love

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Valerie Deutsch

This article highlights important factors for students and their parents to consider when selecting a college. For example, “…even if students are sure of their major, the school they choose should offer a balanced menu of academic programs. A little … Continue reading →

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Computer science, meet humanities

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Valerie Deutsch

“Computing has become a necessary skill for a student’s career, regardless of major…Some academics in the humanities see such integration as a way to bring in students who are drawn to such disciplines but feel they need computing skills for … Continue reading →

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Can’t Decide on a Major?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Valerie Deutsch

Academic summer programs on college campuses let students test-drive majors. Consider programs carefully, though. For colleges they are “a marketing tool and a revenue stream.” And while a summer program “does enhance a student’s application, colleges do not give preference … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Practical Major

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

Are you feeling like you have to major in something “practical” in college? Don’t. “Any definition of the practical that fails to take into account an individual’s interests, demonstrable aptitude, or current state of personal development will tend to undermine … Continue reading →

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Does the College Major Matter?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

“The economy is changing at warp speed. Rather than recommend majors of the future, here are four activities to help develop the skills necessary to succeed in the work force of tomorrow. If you focus on these activities, the majors … Continue reading →

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Do Employers Endorse Liberal Arts?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

A survey of 700 employers busts the myth that they shun liberal arts majors: “Employers are fully endorsing the liberal arts as the best approach to learning at the college level, and they are encouraging students to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Workplace: Value of Creativity

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

There is a major disconnect between how creativity is valued in society and the career advice we give our children. This interesting article explores how arts education not only teaches creativity, but how it has the capacity to teach countless other … Continue reading →

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Purpose of College?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Valerie Deutsch

What is a university education for? Is it to make sure students have a job after graduation? Or is the point to give students a broad and deep education rich in humanities with opportunities to think and write critically? Can a college education … Continue reading →

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Liberal Arts Education & Careers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Valerie Deutsch

The former CEO of Proctor & Gamble offers career advice: pursue a liberal arts education. For most people, it’s the best foundation for a successful career.‎ “By studying art, science, the humanities, social science, and languages, the mind develops the … Continue reading →

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