Making a Difference: A Major in the Liberal Arts and Sciences

There are two myths about a degree in the liberal arts; the major does not lead to a job and if you get a job it does not pay well. This short video dispels these two myths with stories from our alumni and students. All majors in the liberal arts and sciences teach students how to write, think critically, and problem solve, which are the skills most employers are seeking in people they want to hire. A major in the liberal arts and sciences does not always lead to a specific job, but rather it can lead to any job. In the video we hear from a New York Times editor, a president of a nonprofit organization that focuses on runaway youths, and a distinguished professor in the biological sciences. They all note that a major in the liberal arts from Illinois State University can not only lead to a job that pays well but also a career where one can make a difference.