If the economy went back to pre-recession levels, would you change the major or career field you’re pursuing?

“If it did, I would have a job. I’ve been unemployed for a year. But it still wouldn’t change what I’m pursuing because I’m a drama major and that’s what I want to do.”

Sean O’Neil

Adna, college student

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“Not really. My plan in this economy is to wait out the recession and get a degree, then see what happens.”

Michael Watkins

Winlock, college student

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“I would have thrown all my effort toward anthropology rather than taking that on plus a minor in linguistics.”

Brandon Middleton

Napavine, college student

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“Definitely. I wouldn’t have had to pair marine biology with engineering, but that’s what I was told I had to do to get a job in the marine biology field.”

Molly Goddard

Onalaska, college student