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What's Considered a 'Hipster' Major Nowadays?

Yo peeps, I'd love to know what are some of the current college majors that are considered 'hipster'? I find less traditional academic pathways to be really intriguing.

a year ago

Hey there! When we're talking about "hipster" majors, we essentially mean unique, unconventional, or emerging fields of study. Here are a few you might find pretty cool:

1. Urban Studies: This major can delve into city planning, architecture, socioeconomic factors, and even environmental issues within large city centers. It's a hybrid of several disciplines including sociology, geography, and public policy.

2. Creative Writing & New Media: Instead of traditional English or Journalism, this major focuses on new forms of narration, such as video games, podcasts, and social media content.

3. Sustainable Agriculture: As society becomes more eco-conscious, this major focuses on techniques for sustainable and organic farming methods.

4. Digital Humanities: Where technology meets the humanities. Students might study data analysis applied to literature, digital archiving, or the societal implications of artificial intelligence.

5. Ethnomusicology: This is the study of music from the cultural and social aspects of the people who make it.

These are just a few examples. There are a growing number of interdisciplinary and niche majors that can cater to specific interests, so have fun exploring!

a year ago

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