What can I do with a Geography degree?
Geography allows you to step out of the classroom and get out into the world, to discover, study, and learn. And most importantly, Geography allows you to make a difference. With a career in private industry, government, non-profits, research, or higher education; Geography will equip you with the skills you need to map your future career path.
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"My world view expanded with every Geography class I completed...I was hired to work at MapQuest, the very first mapping and driving directions website, merging my love of Geography and desire to bring mapping (and directions) to the masses."— Amy Hanaughan, B.A. in Geography
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