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MFS62 Jun 27 2006 09:55 AM

What was your academic major in school? What do you do now? Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? (Doctors need not answer, unless they had a weird undergrad major) Just curious. Later

Willets Point Jun 27 2006 10:04 AM Re: Searching For Colleges Spin Off Question

What was your academic major in school? - History & English, minor in Anthropology What do you do now? - Librarian Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? - Yep. My studies taught me perspective, understanding people, and the role of research, all useful as a librarian. I'd like to one day work in a humanities library or archives to more directly apply my knowledge.

MFS62 Jun 27 2006 10:24 AM

Major: History Current occupation: Business Consultant Does it help: I think so, from the standpoint of being able to write - putting technical subjects in terms business people can easily understand. Many Colleges don't require engineering/ technology students to take more than introductory Humanities (English, History, Literature) courses. Some of them fear having to write, whether it be proposals, project deliverables or training materials. This can put them at a disadvantage as they try to progress through the ranks. Later

ScarletKnight41 Jun 27 2006 10:43 AM

What was your academic major in school? Psychology What do you do now? I'm a student Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? Yes - Psych teaches a person to think outside the box, and that is always a helpful skill.

RealityChuck Jun 27 2006 11:17 AM

Major (undergrad): Social Sciences (Political Science/History dual major, not Social Science, which is something else). Major (grad): English (Writing concentration) Current occupation: Computer User Services/Educational Technologist Current avocation: Science Fiction Writer Did it help? Indirectly: it helped me learn how to analyze, and the writing was very useful.

TheOldMole Jun 27 2006 11:23 AM

What was your academic major in school? English, creative writing What do you do now? English professor, writer. Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? I guess it must have, in some way.

holychicken Jun 27 2006 11:44 AM

What was your academic major in school? Computer Engineering (CS/EE) What do you do now? Computer Engineer Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? Yep, it is pretty much exactly what I studied :)

Rockin' Doc Jun 27 2006 02:00 PM

I know that I was told that I don't need to respond in this thread, but I don't like to be left out. With all the English majors and writers in the CPF, it's no wonder I often feel semi-literate when I'm posting here. What was your academic major in school? - Chemistry and biology double major. What do you do now? - Optometrist. Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? - Though all the Anatomy and Physiology can be quite handy, most of my undergraduate courses don't come into play much in my day to day work.

sharpie Jun 27 2006 02:19 PM

What was your academic major in school? theatre What do you do now? Write/negotiate publishing contracts Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? Not really.

seawolf17 Jun 27 2006 05:27 PM Re: Searching For Colleges Spin Off Question

What was your academic major in school? Communications/Journalism, with a math minor What do you do now? Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions Does what you studied (in that major) have anything to do with the primary requirements for that current job? Almost completely no. For me, it was more about what I did outside the classroom (Student Activities, our college radio station, and Greek life) more than anything else. That's why I got my Master's degree in College Student Counseling.