<p>im a transfer student whose majoring in a liberal arts major. i've always thought that as long as you'll do good in college you'll go far in life career wise and personal wise, but now my peers and parents tell me the only thing that matters if you want to be successful or get a respectable paycheck is to do something else, (doctor, engineer, lawyer) and major in something that employers want. My major isn't obscure but it isn't widely popular</p>
<p>A liberal arts major gives you a good foundation – for just about anything. It’s what you make of it, be it grad school (most majors prep you for grad school, if you think about it). I like to think the purpose of an undergraduate degree, whatever it may be, is to get the student to think – to open one’s eyes to possibilities. My husband got his degree in poli sci and went on to law school. I got mine in English lit – I wanted to be a teacher or a journalist, but ended up going to law school as well.</p>
<p>Last week we were at Le Petit Bistro for dinner and our waitress was a Cal grad. Another UCLA grad from about 10 years ago (English) works at Book Soup and is a script reader on the side. I worked as a waitress through law school. The word “success” is all relative. My sole objective was getting a well rounded education and making enough money so I wouldn’t have to worry about the rent. These days, whether you’re a lawyer or a doctor or an indian chief, we’re all worried about paying the rent. </p>
<p>So just enjoy your education and think about graduating as your success story. For now!</p>