How a humanities major can be of great help to others

Having been a professor and dean of humanities, Andrew Curran has seen his fair share of students not believing in the practicality of taking humanities courses. This unfortunate misconception stems from society’s notion that very few career options make a difference in the world, career options such as those in the field of medicine, engineering, and law (although it still boggles Mr. Curran how people can’t see that law is intrinsically connected to humanities)

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Be that as it may, Mr. Curran has stood firm in his belief that countless majors in humanities have gone on to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

As mentioned earlier, humanities can lead to a career in law. In fact, a huge percentage of humanities majors have opted to take this road and have become lawyers who have helped people in all sorts of ways. A strong foundation in humanities can help someone appointed or elected to a government office in creating a community that benefits everyone in it.

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A considerable number of humanities majors have also become educators and guidance counselors as well, helping mold the minds of future generations. Even those who took up languages have helped people from all corners of the globe connect in one way or another.

Andrew Curran cites these and many more reasons why humanities courses may perhaps be the best choice for students who dream of making a difference in the lives of others.

Andrew Curran is a professor of French at Wesleyan University. He specializes in the history, culture, and thought of 18th century France, with key interests in the history of race, the history of medicine, and the life and works of Enlightenment polymath and philosopher Denis Diderot. For similar reads, click here.