The area studies centers of the Office of International Affairs will host a forum for undergraduate students on September 1, 2016 about the strengths of humanities degrees for preparing for success in the job market. We will focus on global--national and international--competency, and how to pursue international and related comparative and language-based work. Please visit the forum’s web site for readings on how the humanities support career prospects and busting/countering myths of the ideas which motivate some students to look toward other fields in order to ensure job security. The forum will be led by Harvey J. Graff, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Literacy Studies & Professor of English and History, Director, LiteracyStudies@OSU.
Representatives from International Affairs and Career services will provide specific guidance and resources for how to pursue culturally diverse careers, both domestic and international, in a variety of fields (not just the humanities fields). The purpose of the forum is for students to gain insights on how to leverage their strengths in the humanities. Current OSU students and recent graduates will share their stories. The Younkin Center for Success, Career Services, will be on hand to answer questions. Organizers encourage you to visit the event web site for related jobs, articles on the job market and other information to help you prepare and get the most out of the forum.
Primary contact: Megan Hasting, hasting.6@osu.edu
