STEM scares many students because it is perceived as being too difficult and — tragically —boring. But the truth is that STEM encompasses the most engaging, hands-on subjects in our schools. Strong STEM skills lead to more beautiful art, more engrossing performances, and more polished productions.

STEM classes develop those soft skills that so many careers need, and so many students lack — skills like communication, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and data analysis.

In fact, non-STEM fields heavily recruit graduates with STEM degrees because they possess these skills that students from other majors have not developed.

Clear up the misconceptions and check out these benefits of a STEM education.

1. It helps you stay current.

2. It allows you to be innovative.

3. It helps you make a difference.

4. It fosters — and benefits from — creativity.

5. It can get you a job in the beauty industry.

6. It promotes equality in education.

7. It prepares you for a college curriculum.

8. It can land you a better job within the fashion industry.

9. It is a confidence booster.

10. It gives you a higher income.

11. It increases your chances of landing a job.

12. It’s great for writers.

13. It is a growing field.

14. It shapes a better world.

15. It is part of our daily lives.

— www.stemjobs.com