I had to pay for food, rent, books, entertainment, all that stuff, with a limited amount of money. Those are marketable skills. Make sure your cover letter is personalized, from the addressee to the skills you think the employer is looking for. Do your homework. When I interviewed people for jobs, I always asked how they prepared for the interview.
Research shows initiative.
Ask specific questions about the projects they re involved in, processes they use. Really though, be confident and proud of your achievements. I remember one year the engineering students had t-shirts that read friends don t let friends take arts. Now I work for an engineering firm, teaching technical managers how to communicate with one another. Do a B.A. because you want to expand your mind, nothing else.