Why did I choose Social Science:
I found it really fascinating that the different ways of social connections between people hone societies and thus, give birth to different cultures, perspectives and interactions that set our uniqueness as a country.
About my college education:
AB Social Sciences is a broad coarse that studies sociology, anthropology social statistics and social research in the scope of the social sciences. I learned a lot about the connections that people build through socializing with one another and the impacts and consequences of the actions of individuals and groups of people on the whole of society. Understanding and interpreting the works of Marx, Weber and many other great people were certainly difficult due to the fact that you have to view it from the perspective of the writer, interpret it according to the period it was written and find meaning that is relevant to your own reality.
The exams were not so difficult as studying this field requires subjectivity and one's own interpretation which cannot be thoroughly judged as correct or incorrect as compared to a "1+1=2" kind of question. We were not many in the course, it was not as popular as taking up business, which meant the professors had more time to focus on each and every student in our batch.
The traits and attitudes required to succeed is to keep an open-mind as well as to put oneself in another's shoes, looking for answers in different perspectives and thinking outside of the box that you were initially placed into.
My current job:
I am a market researcher and this is really what I am passionate about. First, for a British market research company and now for a German market research company. We deal with research studies that aim to answer specific business-related issues of our clients such as before they launch a product, the profile of their customers, what their customers want, need and will need in the future, their sales and strength as a brand, their positioning against competitors, etc. Market research aims to help clients grow their brands and sales through fact-based research straight from the market that answers their business issues.
Am I using what I learned in college:
I mainly used what I have learned in social statistics and research for my current and past jobs in market research. I also took other helpful courses in college such as presentation skills, which now helps me with my client presentations as well as organizations that I joined in the university which was the Ateneo Statistics Circle, it gave me hands-on experience on market research even before graduation.
How long did it take to find a job:
Actually, I signed my first job contract 2 weeks before my graduation.
Do I recommend studying Social Science:
Employment opportunities will never run out for those who worked hard and put their hearts into their activities with a clear goal in mind. For AB Social Science graduates, you have a clear opportunity to enter into Human Resources, Administration, Social and Market Research but I do have course mates before who are now also product managers, logistics managers, studying law, studying film and so on.
As for the salary, it depends on the company but around Php 20,000 is possible and is a good start for entry level/fresh graduates.
Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course:
Put yourself into it and immerse yourself in the lessons, apply theory to reality and you will achieve understanding whether it be in school, career or your personal life.
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