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How do you balance humanities with a STEM major?

I love to write and draw -- they're two of my passions -- but I also love science and math, which is why I plan on going into a STEM field. How do you keep the two balanced when so many claim you can't reconcile them?

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Melanie’s Answer

Hello, Aishwarya J.,

My daughter had this same question as she loves Science but is also very artistic. She learned about the field of Prosthetics and thought she may be able to combine these interests in a formidable way. Your interests in writing could also be very useful in many STEM areas to document research, publish new learning and advancements in technology, or even being able to bridge gaps in understanding between scientists and the general population. Drawing can also take on many different forms such as graphic design which is greatly needed in many STEM careers. Try to look beyond the surface of STEM as just math or science and see what kind of impact your additional skills may make!
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Victoria’s Answer

Hi Aishwarya,

The master of balancing was Leonardo da Vinci, check out this wiki article to see why we need people who can use both sides of their brains. Here are two other articles that show you how two very bright scientists used writing and diagrams to change how we think about the world.

You can totally balance your interest in all fields and there are so many opportunities out there - we need your great brain and passion for learning:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci

Then check out this link to see how a biologist changed our ideas about pesticides:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Spring

Then check out this link about a very famous physicist who wrote extensively about physics and chemistry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curie

I can't wait to see what you discover and how you explain it to the world!

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Erin’s Answer

I personally don't believe STEM and non-STEM skills and careers to be incompatible. It is possible to double major in both a STEM and non-STEM major. I have a Bachelors in Microbiology and French Horn Performance. It is not the easiest path, but I have found that my grounding in the humanities to be very helpful in thinking about science. The training I have received on both the technical side and the humanities side has greatly impacted the way I think and work in my current position as in quality control. There are also many careers that require both a technical grounding and creativity, such as technical writing or architecture. Most fields also require the ability to work with people, which humanities generally prepares you for.
As far as keeping things balanced, I found that each semester required a rethinking of what "balance" meant in college. I have also found that post-college, the idea of "balance" similarly keeps shifting. It is possible to have a career with many hobbies, and I have enjoyed diversifying my skills since college, both in the sciences and otherwise.
Good luck!
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Shelley’s Answer

There's a reason why colleges and universities try to put together graduation requirements that appear to have nothing to do with your field of study.


With STEM, we still need to communicate with each other. This is done through effective writing and sketches. For presenting, being able to bring stories, anecdotes, and descriptive pictures is invaluable.


You can have the best idea in the world, but if you can't communicate it, it's not going to get anywhere.


Good luck!
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Fabíola’s Answer

I am not sure if you are asking about humanities classes to take or that you have an interested in both. If that is the case, you are like me and I ended up getting a degree in Architecture since it is a true mix of art and science.

If you have affinity for humanities and STEM, you are one of the talents everyone is looking for because it is so rare to have both skills.

Good luck to you!
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