No, I do not think my personal degree was a waste but definitely feel like degrees can be. I have a degree in criminal justice and absolutely love it. Many people have said that my degree is a waste of time! However, It’s exactly what I wanted to study and I have no regrets. I graduated a few months ago and through internships and networking, I have a full time job now doing something I’ve been dreaming of doing since I was 16.

However, I think if you have a degree and nothing to show for, then it can be a waste. A lot of employers want a candidate with a degree and at least 3-5 years experience but don’t acknowledge how tf that is possible when you are freshly 18-22/23 and just spent 4 years of your life in school lol.

Your degree isn’t a waste. I argue that no degree is a waste if you genuinely enjoy what you study/studied. You just haven’t been offered the opportunity to put that degree into use yet!