Okay, so I think I owe myself an apology.
For the last 14 some years I have been embarrassed and ashamed that I was so near a degree in humanities. Not that I was so close to a degree and never finished, although that is pretty embarrassing, but because I was actually getting a degree in humanities. Whenever someone would ask me what I had studied in school, I would mutter something about being a humanities major and then quickly try and explain, that I was young when I chose it, that I wasn't really thinking about my future, that it was a silly choice and if I could go back and change things I would.
And since, I decided to go back and finish my degree, my attitude about that degree hadn't changed much. Until this week.
I am now realizing once again why I chose the major that I did.
I love it! I am so enjoying my history and humanities classes. My biggest struggle right now is drawing boundaries for myself so that I don't get so involved in my school work that I am neglecting what must come first. At first I thought it was a time management issue, but it isn't, I am just really enjoying my study time and re-learning some of the things I had forgotten.
So from this point on, I will not be ashamed of my education!
I will be proud!
And when people ask me what I am going to do with my humanities degree, and they will ask, I will tell them......well, I don't know what I will tell them, but I am a humanities major, I am sure I will come up with something creative!
Kristen
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Good for you, Kristen! I think there's been a culture of majoring in fields that can get you a great job, instead of in a field you love (not that the two are mutually exclusive).
You sound content. I'm so happy for you!
So excited for you Kristen! Educate yourself like crazy! Listen Kristen, you have so much to give to the world! You do it every day! Through your faith in Christ,respect for your husband, and nurture of your precious children. Everything you take in pours out of you to others! Do what you love and do not be ashamed of it. It has gotten you this far and we are better for all you share.
I know you can balence it all. Especially with the entire Jones cheering squad behind you!
I am praying for you!
Think ahead and plan a fabulous graduation present for yourself!
Love you all
Thanks for your encouragement guys!!
Hey never apologize for a liberal arts degree of any kind. It is a degree for living the rest of your life as an educated, thoughtful, reflective problem-solver. Not every path to higher education has to have a defined job title at the end. Do what you love and the rest will naturally follow.
Good luck!
The quest for a degree, which symbolizes the effort to obtain it, is the most important aspect of the endeavor. At one time, technical education was primarily pursued through on-the-job apprenticeships, and the only College or University degrees available were in the humanities. A humanities degree is (should be) revered and paid greater respect. Getting a degree should not be viewed only as a means to getting a good job! It should be viewed as having the main goal of expanding your knowledge base and enriching your life.
Tell them that you are a stinkin' awesome mom and your humanities degree course helped you teach your kids to embalm a chicken. I was a music education major, and my degree has a very specific job outcome...but I'm not doing it! I wish now that I had gotten a degree in a course of study that I really enjoyed instead of preparing for an occupation that I am not called to. You rock that humanities degree. :)
Honey-you do not have to ever apologize for getting an education. I was a music major in college-never finished-always wished I did. You could teach school-you are definitely qualified and your students-just like your children would benefit from your education. Bravo, Honey!! I am so proud of you.
I'm glad you're loving school 'cause that would stink if you didn't. AND I'm glad you went with finishing this degree instead of going for a different one. Yeah, what everybody else said--no need to apologize. What are you going to do with that degree? Live well, that's what. And you will be throwing and cooking for your own graduation party right?
I second Leeanne's comment!
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