The Extinction of the Arts Student
The impending extinction of the arts student First, think about what career you want to pursue in the future. Think about if it will provide a stable income. Consider which job will yield the most happiness, and then pick a degree that will make that job possible. Find a balance between job satisfaction, work-life balance, and a high salary. Your tertiary education will accelerate your dream career. Once you have picked your job, plan and pursue it pragmatically. If you do that, you’ll succeed in life—or at least that is what the Agents of Actualisation say. Why, then, should I study an arts degree? It doesn’t fast track a career in FinTech or Investment Banking; neither does it expedite the dream to accrue wealth in any tangible way. If an arts degree cannot help me get a job, isn’t the whole endeavour worthy of extinction? When considering whether an arts degree is worth pursuing, its relevance to career success becomes a pertinent question. If it cannot help obtain a job, does it