What To Study:  101 Fields in a Flash (Kaplan Educational Centers and Simon & Schuster, 1997) tells liberal arts students and graduates "what you need to succeed" in their chosen fields.

Advertising:  "Creativity and a grasp of technology are two important attributes for success."  On-campus opportunities include ad sales for college publications, and fundraising.

African-American Studies:  "A cornerstone of African-American studies is an interest in - and concern for - the roles African-Americans play in contemporary society and how their past roles shape the present."  On-campus opportunities include admissions/recruiting and research assistantships.

American Studies and Culture:  "Analytical and writing skills and a willingness to read voraciously are essential because you'll be exploring differences and commonalities, trying to distill themes that can improve Americans' understanding of each other and the world."  On-campus opportunities include campus museum docent/guide and research assistantships.

Asian Languages and Cultures:  "You need an open mind [including] enthusiasm for stepping over disciplinary lines so you can visualize connections between a society's music, theater, literature, political systems, economics, educational institutions, and family relations."  On-campus opportunities include the international student center or study-abroad programs office and translating for foreign visitors.

Classical Languages and Classics:  "You need strong research skills, a willingness to deal with complicated documents, diligence, and imagination."  On-campus opportunities include the campus museum.

English:  "Here's the bottom line:  You must love to read and write."  On-campus opportunities include the library, student publications, and writing center. Geography:  "You need an analytical mind to comprehend spatial problems... You should develop an awareness of and an ability to assess and address the social, political, and economic issues that affect what you can do."  On-campus opportunities include the campus museum and research assistantships.

History:  "Essential is a mastery of research tools and techniques, ... a perceptive mind and the capacity to weigh divergent and often conflicting accounts."  On-campus opportunities include the campus museum and research assistantships.

International Relations:  "You must be able to combine theoretical, analytical, and research-related skills because problems don't have simple, self-evident, and universally acceptable solutions."  On-campus opportunities include the international student center and study-abroad programs office.

Latin American Studies:  "You need a genuine interest in the region's peoples, cultures, and history, plus the ability to identify common themes as well as differences in how each country or ethnic group developed."  On-campus opportunities include the campus museum, international student center, and translating for foreign visitors.

Medieval and Renaissance Studies:  "Analytical skill and a finely honed sense of intuition are necessary... You must be able to communicate lucidly in writing and orally to discuss issues, debate theories, and explain conclusions."  On-campus opportunities include the college magazine and research assistantships.

Music History:  "A love for music - coupled with an ability to convey that love by teaching and writing - lies at the heart of this field."  On-campus opportunities include the campus museum, college publications, and college radio and television stations.

Sociology:  "You'll need solid skills in computer use, research design, and statistical analysis to achieve success.  Of course, a keen interest in people's attitudes, values, prejudices, and social perceptions remains central to this field."  On-campus opportunities include the counseling center and research assistantships.