Poll of the Day > Sorta wish I had majored in sociology or anthropology instead of polisci.

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Oh well, too late now.

Sociology is terrible. One shouldn't even mention it in the same breath as anthropology.

And before everyone gets mad at me: yes, it's just my opinion. No, I don't have a degree in either. It's just outside perception.
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If I had to choose between the two, I definitely would've gone with anthropology.

Also sorta wish I had minored in econ or business, but it's too late for that, too. sigh.

Maybe I;m wrong but isn't it kind of difficult to find a job if you majored in sociology or anthropology?
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I would think Sociology and PS are around the same level in terms of prospects, with Anthropology being slightly lower.
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Aren't all 3 equally useless in today's job market?
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Peterass posted...

Maybe I;m wrong but isn't it kind of difficult to find a job if you majored in sociology or anthropology?

that's a relative question

Justin2Krelian posted...

I would think Sociology and PS are around the same level in terms of prospects, with Anthropology being slightly lower.

I have some small internship stuff and I'm looking into some jobs and job fairs for PoliSci this coming semester, and it really hasn't been too tough. I don't know how much more difficult or easy it would be with anth or soc.

Muffinz0rz posted...

Aren't all 3 equally useless in today's job market?

no

You would want to be even less employable?
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Obligatory "I keep getting hired with a sociology degree" post
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As someone who majored in anthropology I wish I had I invested that time in IT. I did take some interesting classes though.
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Stupid Pirate Guy posted...

As someone who majored in anthropology I wish I had I invested that time in IT. I did take some interesting classes though.

It comes down to the skills you can learn from the degree. I picked up quantitative and qualitative data analysis, practiced using SPSS and Stata to conduct statistical testing, had to research and synthesizs all sorts information... And I got the job I wanted when I graduated. I loved my degrees (also majored in economics) and the courses I took.

I am also trying to beef up more IT skills though, so much that they can relate to my social policy work. I want to learn Python and SQL first.
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RCtheWSBC posted...

Obligatory "I keep getting hired with a sociology degree" post

I keep not getting hired with a stem degree.
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Blighboy posted...

not getting hired with a stem degree

Just like @DorkLink !
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They're probably intimidated by my charisma and charm.
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Whoa turn down the charm over there Bligh, I am swooning
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I love my pols classes though, and I'm taking some useful classes. I don't regret making this my major, not really. I just think I maybe would've enjoyed antho just as much, maybe even more.

Maybe when I'm rolling in the dough I'll go back for a second degree ;b

I hate the mention feature

PurpIePerson posted...

I love my pols classes though, and I'm taking some useful classes. I don't regret making this my major, not really. I just think I maybe would've enjoyed antho just as much, maybe even more.

Maybe when I'm rolling in the dough I'll go back for a second degree ;b

Just take a MOOC or something like that if it really entices you.
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I might!

Bligh, do you actually have a STEM degree? Because I didn't know that. And I also don't know if you're being serious since you're facetious about a lot of things

You got all the time in the world (lol not really)

But learning never stops and you can make time to learn new subjects over time
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I was going to take a beginners art class at my local community college this summer, but the class started while I would be on my New England trip :I

Maybe in the winter.

I also want to go to one of those places where you paint and drink, but no one wants to go with me. Why is everyone laaame.

PurpIePerson posted...

I also want to go to one of those places where you paint and drink, but no one wants to go with me. Why is everyone laaame.

Those are fun! Definitely go with people who are up for it.

This summer I'm teaching myself calculus... blech
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Cal II is as far as I got, but I really enjoy math. I dunno if I'd be able to teach myself, though.... good luck to you!

EclairReturns posted...

RCtheWSBC posted...

teaching my calculus

Which level?

Mostly calc 1 from the looks of it. Mostly focuses on single variable calculus and integration, with a small overview of multivariable calculus and partial derivatives. Haven't seen this shit in 7 years or so?

PurpIePerson posted...

Cal II is as far as I got, but I really enjoy math. I dunno if I'd be able to teach myself, though.... good luck to you!

Thanks! I could attend my program's free "math camp" later this summer but I'd rather work instead. Need this $$$$
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RCtheWSBC posted...

focuses on single variable calculus and integration

Yeah, that's Calc I.

RCtheWSBC posted...

small overview of multivariable calculus and partial derivatives

That's Calc III. I'm assuming this is some kind of business calculus?
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She's teaching herself.

I just have to take a calc placement test for my master's in public policy. I'll be taking microeconomics and statistics in the fall. I think if you do well enough in the placement tests you can take advanced versions of each.

I am not teaching myself for funsies or out of boredom lol, I don't want to bomb this placement
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DorkLink posted...

Bligh, do you actually have a STEM degree? Because I didn't know that. And I also don't know if you're being serious since you're facetious about a lot of things

I have a Chemistry BSc and am currently in grad school. The job market is by all accounts a load of shit for this.
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That's weird, you always seem to portray yourself like some stereotypical perma-NEET

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RCtheWSBC posted...

don't want to bomb this placement

Oh, okay.
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Blighboy posted...

lol
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But I mean you really do like waifus and lolis and all that dorky stuff, right? Don't tell me that isn't real either

That's real. I'm a purebred incel.
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Muffinz0rz posted...

Aren't all 3 equally useless in today's job market?

Again, people don't go to university solely to improve their job prospects. It can be a better way to learn new and interesting things, especially with access to worldwide databases.
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Joelypoely posted...

Muffinz0rz posted...

Aren't all 3 equally useless in today's job market?

Again, people don't go to university solely to improve their job prospects. It can be a better way to learn new and interesting things, especially with access to worldwide databases.

Well it depends. If you go for a degree that you know won't help you much in making money you better know what you're doing - unless you're rich you'd better have specific plans on how to pay your rent. The other thing would be if you're really good at and passionate about a specific subject. Then you'll be able to make money from it regardless of how few jobs there are.
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Joelypoely posted...

Muffinz0rz posted...

Aren't all 3 equally useless in today's job market?

Again, people don't go to university solely to improve their job prospects. It can be a better way to learn new and interesting things, especially with access to worldwide databases.

Sounds like an egregious waste of tens of thousands of dollars and a great way to ensure you remain in debt for the next 20 years of your life (unless, as mentioned in the above post, you're rich).

Don't get me wrong, if you are ~40 years old and have already secured gainful employment and can spare the cash, then go for it. Learn whatever you want. But the general consensus is that we're talking about the typical college student in their twenties.
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