<p>It’s comforting to know many liberal arts majors don’t actually get hired until close to graduation or soon after. I mean it makes sense…a lot of the jobs they qualify for aren’t likely the type to have a well-established recruitment program.</p>
<p>I also feel better about “networking” through informational interviews knowing there’s an understanding among working people that the person asking isn’t necessarily asking for a job but rather tips and leads. So it’s really normal to email an alumnus/a out of the blue and ask to meet with them? I actually emailed one before just to get advice by email but we didn’t meet in person since he was out-of-state.</p>
<p>Americorps is a good suggestion…I’ve looked into it before, just casually when I was a junior, but never seriously pursued it. I actually know a guy doing it and another one doing CityYear. I’ll look into these more.</p>
<p>I’m working very closely with the financial aid office at Harvard to see what my options will be. Do you guys have any thoughts on the federal government’s loan forgiveness program for people who have served in public service for 10 years? I know public service jobs are competitive, but I really want them. What jobs exactly would qualify under this program?</p>