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Humanities Majors GET JOBS!

Posted onJuly 18, 2017February 7, 2019 By David Perry

So part of my new job at the University of Minnesota is to convince students – and their families – that they can major in History and still be gainfully employed. The good news is that it’s true, they can. Even the Harvard Business Review says so. According to three new books, the answer is … Continue ReadingHumanities Majors GET JOBS!

What Can You Do With a History Degree? …. Pay Rent!

Posted onMarch 15, 2017February 7, 2019 By David Perry

I have a BA in History. People who don’t know the field or its applications will claim it = minimum wage. Actually it always meant I made $$ — Mikki Kendall (@Karnythia) March 10, 2017 Because (and this is a fun fact) every industry needs people who can write well. They need people who can … Continue ReadingWhat Can You Do With a History Degree? …. Pay Rent!

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