What do you do if you're good in ARTS courses but not science / math?

[dash_riprock]

I'm taking courses at uni right now and thought i would be decent at bio / chem / math, but i'm sucking serious ass in all of them. I have a stats midterm tomorrow that i'm basically fried for and most likely am going to have to drop the class. And that's stats for god sakes. Thing is, i'm really good at history / english / psychology..... arts courses. All the essays i've written have all been *A papers and one got read infront of my lecture theater a while ago.

I'm just stressed because i don't know what there is to do with an arts degree..... if anyone could help me out with some good career paths that dont involve much math / science that would be great thanks

[bruno]

law, business (might have a little math, but probably not to a great extent)

[2kool4skool]

Some possibilities you could look in to:

Journalism

Liberal Arts degree then on to Law school after undergrad

Psychology(will need to get a masters/doctorate if you want good money though)

Communications/Human Resources

Marketing possibly?

[Kiefer 2004]

I'm a Communications major, doing my BA in Public Relations

[r33t]

Have you ever thought about getting a degree in education? You could be a professor who teaches arts courses, write books, contribute to scholarly journals, etc.

[bruno]

Originally Posted by 2kool4skool

Some possibilities you could look in to:

Journalism

Liberal Arts degree then on to Law school after undergrad

Psychology(will need to get a masters/doctorate if you want good money though)

Communications/Human Resources

Marketing possibly?

it seems there is a bit of science involved in psychology. I may be wrong though. maybe someone could clarify that

[bruno]

Originally Posted by Bass8987

I'm a Communications major, doing my BA in Public Relations

what can you be with a degree in communications, a telemarketer? I am being serious though, I am curious

[Sanj-]

Originally Posted by bruno

law, business (might have a little math, but probably not to a great extent)

the business math is really straight forward, way easier then say calc and stats

[Kiefer 2004]

Originally Posted by bruno

what can you be with a degree in communications, a telemarketer? I am being serious though, I am curious

Broadcasting (behind the scenes, camera, on camera)
PR
Advertising
Journalism
Law
Sports agent
marketing communications
teaching
HR
Organizational communication
politics
media relations
TV/radio/film

and alot more.

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/...munication.htm
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/careers/comm.pdf
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/careers/speech.pdf

[Dark Phoenix]

What do you want to do with your life?

[JayKid]

Originally Posted by Bass8987

Broadcasting (behind the scenes, camera, on camera)
PR
Advertising
Journalism
Law
Sports agent
marketing communications
teaching
HR
Organizational communication
politics
media relations
TV/radio/film

and alot more.

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/...munication.htm
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/careers/comm.pdf
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/careers/speech.pdf

This guy has a good list... take one of his ideas.

Math/science skills are very important, but a good grasp on liberal arts kinda stuff--mainly writing--is important too. If you are great at reading comprehension, writing, logic, etc you could do well in many fields, even some that potentially pay a lot of money, like law.

[7Happy7]

pretty much with a liberal arts degree you can do a broad range of jobs that although does not require a specific skill, an average joe hs grad would find challenging. You basically are a very well rounded person who is very book smart. Im doing a cj degree and although i love history, literature, philosophy (well maybe not too much), i too suck at science and math.

I would like to work govt level, FBI, ATF, DEA, and do analysis for them or detective, or something along the lines of reseach. Trust me, although the pay isnt as good as science or math, youll still come out find and prob enjoy your job even more.

[Jem777]

poli science?

[NosLliWhsoj]

sales. i work for a high scale furniture company, our sales people make a ton. its not hard work, just need the right personality, and you can make a killing.

[7deadlycyns]

You need to look at your study methods before you say you're bad at math and science. College math and science classes are much more intensive than high school classes. You need to know the material with the book closed to get an A. That basically involves studying a little each day and doing problems, not cramming the day before. I'm just assuming you're cramming since you said you're "fried". I love math and science, but I do mediocre at best if I don't study right. From my observation, most people that say they suck at math and science have poor study methods. They'll expect be able to do things such as read and digest 10 chapters of material in a week. You don't need to fry your brain with this stuff, just study the material in smaller parts every day.

They're subjects that require more time than most people are willing to put in, especially science. You just have to ask yourself if you're willing to put in the time. If you truly don't like it, then don't do it. There are plenty of good majors out there that don't require many math or science classes.

[stealth_swimmer]

all of the "arts" are boring, just sayin...

(I ain't really great at any subject though)

[dash_riprock]

thanks for the replies. Yeah i'm cramming for my stats midterm tomorrow and it doesnt feel good. Ive got a stack of 5 energy drinks for studying until 8 am then ill go write my test at 11. If i do ****ty im just gonna drop it and never look back.

Wish i had better study habits / motivation. The whole university thing is stressing me out so much....

[du3ce]

you will do good in sociology if u write good papers, and the only math classes u have to take in social statistics

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by du3ce

you will do good in sociology if u write good papers, and the only math classes u have to take in social statistics

lol well im getting rolled on in stats 151 right now and have the midterm tomorrow. Its not that i find it hard i just cant remember what to do when i have the question infront of me without my notes to use

[thatala]

Originally Posted by 7deadlycyns

You need to look at your study methods before you say you're bad at math and science. College math and science classes are much more intensive than high school classes. You need to know the material with the book closed to get an A. That basically involves studying a little each day and doing problems, not cramming the day before. I'm just assuming you're cramming since you said you're "fried". I love math and science, but I do mediocre at best if I don't study right. From my observation, most people that say they suck at math and science have poor study methods. They'll expect be able to do things such as read and digest 10 chapters of material in a week. You don't need to fry your brain with this stuff, just study the material in smaller parts every day.

They're subjects that require more time than most people are willing to put in, especially science. You just have to ask yourself if you're willing to put in the time. If you truly don't like it, then don't do it. There are plenty of good majors out there that don't require many math or science classes.

I have to say this is a good point - from first hand experience. I always thought I was more of a science guy, but then in late highschool, and early university (where I am right now), I realized I have a great knack for the humanities (especially English). And I do not really think this was because it was an easy course (it was average). But still, I feel more discouraged about the sciences when I perform badly in those classes, as I am doing now. I do not enjoy most of them anyways, just biology, but if I want to get a Bachelor's degree, then I have to take all the **** like Chemistry and Math, and crap, which I hate. Consequently, I am, too, trying to decide what to do with life (myself) - should I drop out of sciences, and just go for something that I love and am great at (i.e. English Major?)? Or should I try to stick it out, get better marks in sciences, and see if I enjoy it. This is bit more of a personal opinion, and not related to the topic as much, but it is still valid (bear with me :smile.
In any case, I would advise you to try to get an entry level position in the field (either sciences or arts) and see if you like it. I am working in an MBB (molecular biology) lab, and I am only first year, and I love the job - but it is rather exclusive, just like my bio. In any case, if you try a job in the field, you will have a better idea of what you will be doing and whether that is what you want. Just do not do something for the sake of your pride, ego, or expectations or something (something that I have to deal with ).
Sorry to bring up my case again, but I've so far decided to do both English and Biology (probably Major Major) and then decide what to do for grad school. I will just stick it out through the introductory boring courses, and I suggest you do the same.
PS - an encouraging thought - you are at least attending/studying for you Midterm - today, I skipped my math one entirely, just because I was not ready and felt like I shouldn't be taking it if I didn't prepare probably (god, that sounds pathetic, I know). I will retake it in the summer.
Anyways, hope my story has at least shown that such choices are not rare, and are difficult.
Best,
T.H.

[NINEZeRO]

Originally Posted by 7deadlycyns

You need to look at your study methods before you say you're bad at math and science. College math and science classes are much more intensive than high school classes. You need to know the material with the book closed to get an A. That basically involves studying a little each day and doing problems, not cramming the day before. I'm just assuming you're cramming since you said you're "fried". I love math and science, but I do mediocre at best if I don't study right. From my observation, most people that say they suck at math and science have poor study methods. They'll expect be able to do things such as read and digest 10 chapters of material in a week. You don't need to fry your brain with this stuff, just study the material in smaller parts every day.

They're subjects that require more time than most people are willing to put in, especially science. You just have to ask yourself if you're willing to put in the time. If you truly don't like it, then don't do it. There are plenty of good majors out there that don't require many math or science classes.

OP said he is a good (maybe great) writer. Most people are either good at writing (arts) or math (computation/science/etc) people who are good at both are near geniuses. Not everyone is good at Math. A lot of people in my Calc II class study like you suggested but they still do poorly. Some people are just not numbers oriented. Since the OP is good at writing and has been doing poorly in Math/Science he/she must be a writing oriented person. I'm assuming the Stats that you have a exam is basic stats (intro level). That stuff is very easy compared to Calc, etc. If you can't do well in a intro stats course then you are not numbers person. just saying

[kitt]

The Business student says "How much does it cost?"

The Engineering student says "How does it work?"

The Arts student says "Would you like fries with that?"