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- I'm a history professor who teaches a careers class for history majors.
- I've found students are focused on the belief that your major and your future career are linked.
- Students should choose a major with classes they enjoy and can excel in.
As a college professor, I spend a lot of my time helping young people explore their interests, hone their skills, and prepare for the future. As a professor of history, I also spend a lot of time reassuring students — and their parents, indirectly — that choosing a non-STEM major won't condemn them to a life of poverty. Though I know that's true, this often feels like a losing battle.