Thoughts on 'Liberal Arts' Degree

What do you guys think of a liberal arts degree? Seems like most people don't think it is of much use. As immigrants, do we benefit from it?

I think it would be a good idea to get a liberal arts associates degree because it perfects our reading, writing and intellect. I'm thinking, maybe spend 2 years getting the basic classes out of the way, then hopefully transfer to a 4-year with a scholarship and get a better degree that way.

I'm freaking out because I simply have no idea what I want to dedicate the rest of my life to...

PS. I start my first year of college in the fall.

Find something that you like, do that. Don't go chasing stuff that's going to make your life miserable.
Try to find a career that is financially stable, and do what you love as a hobby.

if you're serious about getting a job in US, go for engineering or computer science degree..

if you're thinking about going back to your country, US degree regardless of major can get you somewhere.. but even if you're heading over to your country, an engineering degree can't hurt.

So, overall, engineering or computer science degree is probably the best choice for you overall.

These two stmts are contradictory for most people.

There are abundant positions left in engineer/programming because most people don't find is pleasing.

Liberal arts degree for the most part lands you in $10/hour job..

Liberal Arts degree is a fkin joke if you want a real job. I've heard too many times that people don't know what to do for a job.....well find a passion (there has to be something, if not then you'll fail in life) and make sure that career is stable and growing. Don't get some bullsh*t degree where the jobs are declining, because you're wasting time and money.

It took me two full years to finally chose my majors (computer science and physics) and I'm %100 sure that's what I want to do from now on. I wish I had chosen sooner but the classes and fields I explored (French, Japanese, linguistics, literature, etc) before I settled in my major turned out to be a very rewarding experience. So, while liberal arts education is a nice idea, a liberal arts degree is virtually useless. Go for a STEM degree and if you really want get a minor in whatever other area you like. I'm also doing a minor in French, that's what I mean.

I usually tell people to just do what they feel like is at least somewhat interesting and not let others deter you from it, cause if you do, you gonna end up switching your major like 10 times, and in the process waste alot of time and money just to end up where you started.

But Liberal Arts... Lol that's just a way of telling people that you spend 4 years in college. Choose something specific. If science is not your thing and you feel like nothing that you like is offered, then major in something that you don't like, accounting or whatever, that way at least your college years wouldn't be a waste.

btw History major is just as pointless

STEM degrees hold alot of weight domestically and internationally--especially if it comes to immigrating to another country.

I disagree that a liberal arts degree is useless. I am about to earn a BA in PSCI and will earn an MA in PSCI. And, I have come across numerous opportunities for my field. But, all I have is two pair of balls yet no work permit :- \ Holy Shit Cakes.

And, it is sort of difficult for me to immigrate to other countries in comparison to those with STEM degrees... sort of. I have a strong background in international relations which can be considered attractive yet it is not as attractive compared to STEM degrees, which again carry alot of weight internationally.

He's quite right and I say this as someone who in America was doing both aerospace engineering and poli sci but now in Australia can only do aerospace engineering and only got the right to come here because I was doing aerospace engineering(Aussie unis aren't good with double majors hahaha).

I'm going to be honest in saying that as a dreamer you need to pursue the stream of opportunities which will give you the greatest chance to prosper. The STEMS are needed and desired worldwide. It will open the door to any country in the world, literally any, from developing nations who are desperate for them to industrialized nation who need them for revived economic growth.

I advise you then to strongly consider a stem degree. They can open doors.

My opinion - A liberal arts degree is for trust fund babies who want to "find themselves" while in college with someone else bankrolling them. Eventually after they see how useless it is, they go back to law school or something, but for Dreamers, or anybody else who would be paying their own way or getting a job after graduating, get a real major