In an age defined by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence, and constant innovation, more and more students are turning toward STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Medicine and engineering are often seen as the safest paths. The most secure. The most promising. The most financially rewarding.
But somewhere along the way, something changed.
The humanities — once central to intellectual life — began to fade into the background.
Enrollment numbers declined. Interest weakened. Conversations shifted.
Many now avoid humanities disciplines with one common justification:
“They don’t provide a strong income.”
“They don’t guarantee a stable future.”
But is it really that simple?
Or is this shift part of something deeper — a transformation in our social values, economic pressures, and cultural priorities?
Welcome to “Where Did Humanities Go? Reflections from the University of Aden.”
