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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s so frustrating to see history education fading away. As a history grad, it feels like history programs are becoming a rare breed, overshadowed by more “practical” majors. Take liberal arts colleges like Amherst—once bastions of broad, critical thinking—they’re slowly getting pushed aside for programs that are more focused on job training.

It’s like we're losing the value of understanding our past in favor of immediate career prospects.[b] History teaches us to think critically, understand complex narratives, and appreciate diverse perspectives. But with fewer history programs and a shift toward more vocational degrees, it’s worrying that future generations might miss out on these crucial skills. [/b]Instead of pushing students into the latest job market trends, colleges should be championing the importance of a well-rounded education.[/quote]

Your critical thinking skills must not be as strong as you think they are. Plenty of ways to develop the skills you cite without going to college and majoring in history. [/quote]

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