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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because they are usually harder. [/quote]

Really?  I was an English major and I distinctly recall helping the engineering/math/science/econ majors I met in my classes who couldn't write an essay about literature to save their lives.  "Hard" is really defined by your own natural skills, and I think we can all agree that it takes all kinds to make the world go around.  I have an advanced degree and am employed as a professional, by the way.  [/quote]

Ha. And you try some of their organic chemistry or advanced math classes. You'll see what "hard" really is.[/quote]

A lot of it depends on the person. My undergrad degree's in philosophy, and I also went to law school and I have a masters in comp. sci. Of the coursework I've done, my philosophy coursework was some of my most challenging. I loved it, so it was "easy" in the sense that it didn't bother me to spend untold hours knee deep in research. Whereas some of my upper level math courses for my CS masters took less time, but were "harder" because I didn't enjoy myself as much. When I'm more aware of the hours I'm putting in, I'm more likely to consider it hard. Cleaning the bathroom is harder than cleaning the kitchen. It's all about perspective.[/quote]

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