I live in Australia where if you study a particular degree, all (or the vast majority) of your subjects are directly related to that field.
I may be wrong but movies tend to give me the impression that at American universities/colleges, all students study a wide array of subjects, attend random lectures, and students room with people studying different things.
It also appears to be a lot about the lifestyle and not just get in, do your study, get your degree.
Are American studies specialised or more general?
Thank you! 🫶
In: 84
The movies are usually correct. We have what are called “general education” requirements. So in high school and college, you’re usually expected to take a math, science, english course on top of specialized course in your major or minor track.
The exception is grad school – that’s where it’s all focused on your specialty. That’s where if you’re getting a Masters in Psych, all your classes are psychology focused. Law school, all the classes are law, etc.
Latest Answers