Video: Explore Your Career Options: For Majors Without a Direct Path
Are you majoring in or considering a major that doesn't have one direct career path? Are you curious what you can do with this type of major down the road?
Hear from alumni who majored in American Studies, Cognitive Science, English, History, and Philosophy to see how they created successful careers for themselves in different industries like philanthropy, finance, policy, and consulting.
Topics Covered:
- Experiences these alumni had on campus that helped them decide on their major and also their career path after graduation.
- How they talk about their arts and sciences background and how it is useful in their work today.
- Advice they have for students interested in these types of majors and career paths.
Alumni Speakers:
- Myra Jones-Taylor '97 (American Studies): Chief Policy Officer at ZERO TO THREE
- Rachel Kimber '03 (Cognitive Science): Grants Manager at Arcus Foundation
- Mark Kim '91 (Philosophy): Chief Executive Officer at Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
- Patton Corrigan '08 (History and English): Senior Consultant, Online Solutions at Control Risks
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