• @TargaryenTKE@lemmy.world
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    126 months ago

    It’s definitely unknown to the vast majority of the tens of thousands of college freshmen who sign up to be STEM majors. Usually by the time they figure it out it’s already far too late to change their majors without rearranging their entire lives

    • @howrar@lemmy.ca
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      76 months ago

      It’s also the only viable route to doing science for most people. So even if you’re aware of the problem, you just have to grit your teeth and play the game if you want to pursue your passion.

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      06 months ago

      Well, hopefully this will help change things then. It’s definitely not new.