4 Reasons to Major in a Foreign Language (and 3 Not To)

Gaikokugo ga suki desu ka? That’s Japanese for “Do you like foreign languages?” If your answer is a resounding yes, then a foreign language major might be for you.

In 2013, I graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in Japanese. …

By Hannah Muniz
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What You Need to Know About Becoming a Sociology Major

Sociology majors study human behavior and interactions for individuals, groups, communities, organizations, cultures and societies.

A sociology major focuses on the study of humans. Students in this major explore the diversity of social behavior and interactions. They seek to understand …

By Christine Comizio
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5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students

During the past school year, two different people told me they decided to become teachers in part because they hoped to support …

By Nancy Barile
Nancy Barile
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All Four Berean Finalists Accepted by JET Program

Originally written and posted by Jeff Richey on April 2, 2020: https://www.berea.edu/ast/2020/04/02/all-four-berean-finalists-accepted-by-jet-program/

Every year, a handful of Berea seniors and graduates apply for the highly competitive Japan Exchange …

By Jeff Richey
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9 High-Paying Writing Jobs for the Word-Obsessed (You Know Who You Are)

Most people don’t consider writing a lucrative career path—that is, outside of the few writers who make it big with a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning screenplay. And thanks to the “starving artist” stereotype, many people think they …

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8 Great Jobs for Philosophy Majors (and Tips for How to Land One)

As someone with a philosophy degree, you’re probably sick of questions about why you chose that major or what job you’re going to get. And you’ve likely heard all of the super original jokes about philosophy giving you as many …

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10 Perfect Jobs for History Majors (That Aren’t Historian or Professor)

If you have an undergraduate degree in history, you might be surprised to discover just how many other professionals do too. Although the number of history majors is declining every year, more than a million people currently in the workforce

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10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

It might seem like a political science undergraduate degree would prepare you primarily for a career in politics. However, there are four million professionals with poli sci degrees—and their jobs range from attorneys to social workers to financial analysts. If …

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Making an Impact in Appalachia | Organizations to Watch

There are dynamic social-impact organizations all over the US, and the Appalachian region is no exception. In fact, social-impact work in Appalachia is often deeply rooted in loyalty to the region, with its unique environmental challenges and increasingly diverse population. …

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