Graduation season is upon us, which means a new class of graduates has been ejected from the sweet cocoons of their universities into the unforgiving real world. Some are probably wondering: What can I possibly do with this American Studies degree and Ethnomusicology minor?

You may not realize that many famous people began their careers with history degrees. Below are just some of the many notables.

In the Media:

The most valuable college majors will prepare students for a world right out a science fiction novel.

The future of work is going to require a range of skills learned that take into account cutting edge advancements in technology and science.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, virtually all job openings will emphasize judgment and decision-making and an ability to manage people and resources.

Experiential education, an attempt to break down the barrier between classroom learning and everyday life, has long been a staple of professional disciplines. For the liberal arts, the partnership hasn’t come naturally.

It is time to combine the best of business education with the well-documented benefits of a liberal arts education, argues Loni Bordoloi Pazich.

The current interns at Goldman Sachs are an especially lucky bunch: They’re catching CEO Lloyd Blankfein after his announcement that he plans to step down but before he officially hands the reins to his successor. He’s in a mood to be parental, to pontificate, and to give specific pointers.

Superman versus Batman. Captain America versus Iron Man. Zuckerberg versus Musk? 

Students should research the different kinds of undergraduate programmes and major they are interested in.

Humanities are skills that are as valuable and necessary. Communication, observation, empathy and logical thinking are important but constantly undervalued skills.