<p>...Do you ever feel like the world (aka high school/college--my limited view of the world) is very math/science based? I know on this forum science and math programs/contests are often mentioned, but not many humanities programs are advertised. In my school, too, I find that many students struggle more in the humanities, or even in the english/writing/reading sections of standardized tests, completely contrary to me--and we're the big "humanities" school in my district! I don't know, it just makes me wish that there were more humanities-oriented people out there, and I knew at least SOMEONE on here would understand. Trying to talk to my math/science (or even no preference) friends is like talking to a brick wall sometimes, I swear...</p>
<p>I'm with you! I hate math and science (except for psych!), and I really don't see why I am forced to take all of these math and science classes when they aren't relevant to what I want to major in in college! People at school are really struggling in English, and I'm like "I LOVE ENGLISH!" Lots of people are in Bio HL for IB, but my HL classes are English, History, and Psychology.</p>
<p>I've had the opposite experience. Most of the people at my school are really humanities-oriented. There are plenty of exceptions, but for the most part. I can't stand humanities though.</p>
<p>It was really funny, today in English, I was wondering which I hated more. Poetry or drawing.</p>
<p>I haven't made up my mind.</p>
<p>I totally agree. It seems like a lot of applicants (almost all of them) are math/science kids appling for ISEF, etc. There also seems to be a lot more awards and programs and stuff tailored to science/math kids. It's tough to find national awards that have to do with the humanities.</p>
<p>Well, in schools a lot of focus is put on math/science (thanks to the commies :)), but in the real world, nearly 90% of jobs (well, jobs that need a college degree) require the ability to write decently, while much, much fewer require math skills beyond basic arithmetic and algebra.</p>
<p>UGH i hate how PRACTICALLY ALL SELECTIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS are math/science geared.</p>
<p>also, why do schools yet you go 2-3 years ahead in math but like .5-1 in english?</p>
<p>yes I do feel like everything is math/science based and it's TRES annoying. </p>
<p>I love art/english/history/sociology
I hate my schedule this year, it's math, physics, econ, stats, health, french, and lang.
I CANNOT wait until next year though, I think I'm taking euro, art history, lit, sociology, photography, calc ab, art, and a couple other electives.</p>
<p>Yea and how to look good to colleges you can only be good in math and science. Because that what most "smart" people are into. Like there aren't that many clubs or contests for Humanities people.</p>
<p>I love sociology/psychology/anthropology/ancient history/ all other humanities pretty much. But I am good in math and science. I think I have the best of both worlds. Ability in one and passion in the other.</p>
<p>No u guys have it the best. SAT has two humanities section only one math. Most people who are good at humanities and going for tops can usually tackle the math since its not too diffucult. schools reguire 4 years of lit and only 2 yrs of math (atleast in my school). The # of humanities courses offered is way more than math+science. I am a math +sciecne person but by the end of hs, i will have taken 8 credits of social studies, while only 5 credits of math and 4 credits of science. It is ture though science does have more competetions, but they require u to be extremly smart, college level stuff (beyond ap level). Its kinda hard to make humanities competetions.</p>
<p>^I guess it depends on your school because at my school its basically the opposite.</p>
<p>Yeah, Humanities basically plays second fiddle to Math/Science programs in High School. However, I believe the areas of Humanities make up the mass majority of professions in the working world which is good for me because I really enjoy History, Politics, Geography and Languages.</p>
<p>It is easier to quantify your ability in mathematics and science courses compared to an english course. You can get an A in calculus and demonstrate your knowledge in the subject and thus prove you are ready to "move on" to a higher level of study. With English what really differentiates 11th grade and 12th grade writing?</p>
<p>Actually, many EC's are tilted toward humanities.. MUN, debate, speech, mock trial, lit mag, yearbook journalism, etc.. on the other hand, there are not much you can do with math and science.. besides just "math club" or "chem club."</p>
<p>However, there are more prestigious contests geared to math and science and TASP is the only humanities oriented EC I can think of that carries a good deal of credibility.</p>
<p>Math/Science is more easily quantifiable, whereas humanities are more ambiguous.</p>
<p>Ah! I know how you feel. People will study for weeks for a big science/math test, but won't read a novel for English! But I totally agree, especially "smart" people are forced into doctor/engineer/business, not writing.</p>
<p>...but I like English and Science, so I'm weird :)</p>
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<p>I'm so with you! I despise Math/History, but love English/Science. I don't really know how it's possible. It is.</p>
<p>I like science, social studies, math, and english (though not as much for english). What type am I?</p>
<p>I had the most frustrating time finding something to do for the summer. My friends all got an internship... because they were into science. I, on the other hand, wanted to write (not journalism..) but there really aren't that many opportunities (relative to those in the science field). But i think in the practical sense science would somehow be applicable in helping others (doctor helping a dying man) whereas the humanities wouldn't really help another in a physical sense, maybe for inspiration or realization or knowledge, but not much else. And thus, the salary difference. All this sucks, because those who want to pursue the humanities have a less secure guarantee to success.</p>