Are Electives Useless — or Essential?
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A Georgetown University student's experience with an elective course on comedy writing opened up new possibilities and led him to minor in English. The value of elective courses is debated, with some viewing them as useless and others seeing them as essential for exploration and career opportunities.
Gianni Brescio, a Georgetown University student, took an elective course on comedy writing that changed his academic trajectory. The course, taught by Professor Jacques Berlinerblau, not only taught comedy writing but also explored how humor can lead to social change. Brescio subsequently decided to minor in English, a subject he had not previously considered. Many students strategically choose easy electives to boost their GPA, but Brescio's experience shows that electives can be valuable for exploration and career opportunities. The value of elective courses is debated, with some viewing them as unnecessary and others seeing them as essential. Electives can lead to new interests, career paths, and a more diverse education.
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