Introduction
At first glance, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree seems ideal for those who don’t have the faintest idea what they want to do with their education. This degree gives us indecisive folk a chance to pull ourselves together as it unfolds. But as I delve deeper into my studies I realize I am getting more than I bargained for. As time progresses and my knowledge deepens I see a future for BIS students that currently doesn’t exist. The opportunity to create new fields of study and merge old ones is the most exciting new possibility open to BIS students. This is an opportunity for us because it means we will be the most sought-after employees: we are creative and think outside the box(es).
After we look back at ourselves 5 years from now we will think, “Man I’m glad I followed my gut even though I had no idea where to go (I already spoke to my future self FYI, this is a sure thing) (Nicko, 2022).”
One thing is for certain, I will never be tired of answering the question “What is a BIS degree?” I always respond with a smile and say, “Oh, come sit down and let me tell you all about the world of the interdisciplinary studies and I’ll even help you spell it.”
If we can just make it through TPL’s class….
