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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, I didnt read all the threads after I saw she was a environmental science and dance major.

I know 2 environmental science majors and so many fine arts majors (theatre, art, etc) that I can tell you this is a hobby and not a major.

The environmental science majors are both unexployed after graduating in 2024.  I'm really sorry but you need to steer you kid a bit here.  The climate will be in a deep freeze for four years at least.  Believe or or not, geogolgy working in hydrolics can always be in demand but I'd love to see a W&M grad come out with an econ minor. Econ minors do well.  But if you are talking a 50K a year difference to study the original plan at W&M No Way would be my pocketbook. No way.[/quote]

There were some updates you missed: 1) The differential is $10-20K (not $50K), 2) she would not double major in dance at W&M - the minor is more low-key and would give her balance and community, and 3) we can afford the difference without loans or sacrificing retirement. An additional point: She is an only child. As for the ROI of an environmental science degree, I hear you. It's a terrible time politically for recent grads with climate-focused degrees, but our world will be in worse shape four years from now and nonprofits will adapt to the political climate because they must. I've spent my career in nonprofits and my husband has spent his in public service. We are comfortable, live within our means, and feel fortunate we can pay for the things we value. I'm also prepared that DD will change her mind as 70% of students do when exposed to new opportunities in college and change their majors. I hope she'll find a purpose that is both fulfilling and rewarding.[/quote]

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