Reasons for choosing to study social sciences and humanities

Before each exam season, candidates are always stressed about choosing a major. The biggest worry is how to choose a major that is both suitable for their abilities and convenient for their work after graduation, which is not easy for each candidate. Currently, due to following the crowd mentality and pursuing majors that are considered "hot", many candidates still have concerns when choosing majors in social sciences and humanities such as: not knowing what to study and what to do after graduation...

Reasons for choosing social and humanities

Each student has their own reasons for choosing a major. When asked why they chose social sciences and humanities, some students said they chose social sciences and humanities because it is a continuous process - Nguyen Thuy Dung (K55 Social Work major): I studied social sciences at high school, so when I applied for university, I decided to take the C block at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Some students came to the humanities because of their interests and passions, Tran Viet Cuong (K52 Literature): I chose to take the humanities because of my own pre-existing intentions. This choice was not constrained by my parents or anyone else, but mainly by my passion. And I decided to choose the University of Social Sciences and Humanities because the school has a more open training system. Choosing to study social sciences and humanities after researching and having clear advice is the reason of Nguyen Thoan (K51 Literature): Since I was little, I liked Literature, until I was in high school and oriented to take the university entrance exam, I decided to choose the Literature department of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. When I was in high school, my teachers also talked about the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as a leading institution in training full-time students, so that greatly contributed to my future orientation. It can be said that each student has a different reason for choosing to study social sciences and humanities.

More opportunities - more choices

Discussing about the study opportunities of social sciences and humanities, MSc. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Tourism Studies - said: In addition to the traditional basic social sciences and humanities such as Literature, History, Philosophy, there are also some new majors with practical applications: Journalism, Tourism, Sociology, Vietnam Studies... Therefore, candidates have more and more choices in social sciences and humanities. Since the 2009-2010 school year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has recruited students from group A for 10 majors. The opportunities to study social sciences and humanities have been more open. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien (K55 Psychology) shared: I studied in group A but really like Psychology. Last year, I learned that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities recruits students from group A, thanks to that, I have the opportunity to realize my dream. I will try to study well so that I can take a clinical psychology class and then maybe graduate school... Along with that, the learning process at the School always helps students gain important foundational knowledge, Nhiep Van Thien (K51 Oriental Studies): In my opinion, the greatest thing that the School has equipped each student with is methodology, problem analysis skills and a good basic cultural background. It can be understood as a method, a skill that when we come into contact with a social problem, we can also know where to start and how to perceive it.

Career prospects

What can you do after studying social sciences and humanities? Where and how? These are a series of questions that not only students majoring in social sciences and humanities but also students of many other majors often worry about. Many students majoring in social sciences and humanities have been successful in different fields after graduation. These can be jobs in their majors, or sometimes in other professions, but the knowledge of social sciences and humanities that is equipped is always a solid foundation, a provision for building a long-term career. Nguyen Tien Khanh (K51 Tourism) is currently a project manager of a company and a consultant in communications and brand development for the Majestic Hotel and Ham Rong Resort. He said: 4 years of studying at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has helped me with logical thinking, critical thinking, communication skills and establishing relationships - these are extremely important things in my current job. Some marketing, diplomatic reception skills... learned at school also help me in building human resources, communication, promoting the image of companies, events and individuals in the current media environment. In my opinion, job opportunities for students of social sciences are very large and the opportunities are created by yourself. Students should try not only to complete their studies well, but also participate in many social activities, and penetrate the intended working environment. Master. Tran Bach Hieu (K48 - International Studies) is currently a lecturer in the Department of Political Science. He shared: I used to major in mathematics, but I chose to take the D block exam of the Faculty of International Studies. During my time studying at the school until graduation, I have worked in many different fields: television editor, project business officer, PR, journalism... The advantage of students majoring in social sciences and humanities is that they are trained with good basic knowledge, so students have many options after graduation. There is no shortage of job trends today, if students are active, it will not be too difficult to find a suitable job. And there are many other career opportunities awaiting human resources from social sciences and humanities...