I need some help choosing my College Major.. and I have some questions?
I'm a sophomore in High School finally deciding to start my college search, and choosing what I'd like to Major in. I am stuck between 3 majors, but one is rather far off. -Legal Studies (and Law School after I make enough money, Entry Level Job: Paralegal, End Goal:Lawyer?) //My aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents were all in the Legal Business. So it kind of runs in my blood. I don't know all that much about it, so could someone further explain in detail what Paralegals do besides assisting with case files? -Business w/ a Focus in Accounting (will get my Master's and maybe an MBA after? opinions on that please. Entry Level Job: Accountant, End Goal: CPA) //I like crunching numbers, and all that good stuff so I know I would enjoy being an accountant. I'm a hard worker, so the time consuming job of isn't a turn off. -Computer Science/Programming //I've always liked Computers and Programming, but I don't see anything positively good coming out of it? My dad's an IT Consultant and makes a nice living, but otherwise I don't know what I could do with a Degree in either of these.. Can anyone give me some input on that? I have no clue whatsoever the differences between a Master's, MBA, and Doctorate's are? What are some top Law Schools in the US? Would it be logical to Double Major in both Accounting and Legal Studies? Would adding a Foreign Language Minor help with these at all? In High School, I'm taking French for 2 years, Spanish for 4 years, Learning the basics of Polish for a 5-month long project, Fluent in English, and am pretty good at Filipino since I am Filipino. I like learning languages too. Of these colleges, (Ball State Univ, Boston Coll, U of I, Lewis Univ, Marquette, Michigan State Univ, New York Univ, Notre Dame, OSU, UPenn, Pepperdine, Providence Coll, Purdue, Syracuse, Villanova, Wake Forest Univ, Washington Univ, and Xavier Univ), which has the best programs for my majors? and which schools are Division Men's Volleyball Schools? I play volleyball and I'm looking if I might get a scholarship as well. Please name one school you think I should attend. I'd like one in the Midwest so it's not too far from home. Thanks. Sorry for all the Questions, but I'd like to thank you for all your time to help me decide on my future(:
I need help on choosing a major in college?
Check with someone at your high school if you have a dual-enrollment program in a community college for high school and college credit. This will give you an idea of the kinds of classes you enjoy taking and can help you plan for the future. It's great you are planning young, but you must remember to be realistic. Another user said something about photography, but art is really not lucrative and you will likely struggle to find a job. Mathematics, engineering and science are excellent fields to pursue and are growing rapidly. I am about to graduate with A B.S. in molecular biology and it's one of the best decisions I have ever made. Like you, I used to dance and love animals. However, you can't really make a career out of these things unless you are some kind of prodigy willing to train your entire life. It's a big risk. You seem bright, so study hard and you will find out what you love to do. Best of luck.
Help with choosing a major for college..i'm clueless...?
The best way to familiarize yourself with different majors is to go to the websites of some of the universities you're interested in, go to their Academics section and find the Programs/Majors page. Click on the majors that interest you to read about them, the degree requirements, and the opportunities. Different schools offer different majors; check several so you can compare. The International Studies major might work well for you. Here are a few examples of schools that have this program: http://ismajor.wisc.edu/ http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/... http://isp.ucsd.edu/ http://www.inst.unt.edu/ http://www.hollins.edu/undergrad/International/intl.htm You can also major in one specific culture/language, like French or Japanese. Another ideais to combine yur cultural and language studies with an international business major. Most schools have study abroad programs, where you can take a semester or a year in another country. If the school you go to doesn't have a program in a country you want to go to, you can go through another school or through a study abroad program directly and transfer the credits back to your school. (Just check to see which course credits they'll accept for transfer first.) Last thing: You do NOT have to make a firm decision now. When you apply to college, they do ask what you want to major in, but you can change your mind later on. You're usually expected to declare a major by your junior year in college, but you can even change it after that, as long as you're willing to take the courses required for it.
Stress about choosing a major for college?
Your parents need to lighten up. (But you already knew that.) Many, many, many students start college without having chosen a major and many of those who go in "knowing" what they want to major in change their minds after they start college. As you start thinking more specifically about colleges to apply to (18 months from now), look at schools that offer a fairly large variety of undergraduate programs and majors. That way, when you DO decide what to major in, you have a good chance of finding it at the college you're attending, rather than one you have to transfer to. I would suggest your parents consult this short guide for sophomores from the College Board web site: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan... You'll notice - and I hope they do, too - that nowhere in this guide does it say "choose your major for college" or "choose a career path". (There are similar guides at College Board's web site for juniors and seniors.) What you should be doing now is preparing to get into college, not deciding what you'll be doing 6+ years from now when you finish college.
How did you choose your major in college?
I had no idea what I wanted to study when I went to college. I had always liked literature and philosophy, but didn't necessarily want to teach or write for a living. I took a good mix of classes to start with, including some basics that would be useful for any major (composition, finite mathematics, some history). Out of the blue, I decided to try an introductory business class (Intro to Management Fundamentals). I was really excited by the class and the teacher. I took a couple more business classes, and realized that I'd found what I want to study. The best advice I can give is to keep an open mind, take a broad mix of classes, and follow your heart. A friend of mine was a premed who had a wonderful realization. He said "Y'know, I spend an hour in the lab, and it feels like six hours. I spend six hours in the art studio and it feels like one." Needless to say, he changed his major and is very happy. If you find something that really makes you happy, no matter what it is, go for it.
I need advice in choosing a college (and major) in (or near) NYC. What are some recommendations?
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Why did you choose your college major?
I'm 51 and I was the first in my family to go to college. So my parents weren't in a position to advise me as to what to major in (not that I would've listened to them anyway). I got an almost useless humanities degree. But it did help me to get into a training program with an organization that has led to a fairly comfortable middle-class lifestyle. I have two sons, ages 21 & 23, in college. During their high school years I told them repeatedly "Don't make the same mistake that I did. When deciding what to major in ask yourself 'what is this degree actually going to qualify me to do?' A degree in accounting, engineering, health-care or I.T. actually qualifies you to do something. But what does a degree in psychology, sociology, English, history, political science, philosophy or criminal justice qualify you to do? Essentially nothing at the undergraduate level." My oldest took that message to heart and is getting a B.S. in nursing at UT with the ultimate goal of being a nurse-anestheseologist (requires a masters). My youngest, like me at that age, is full-of-himself and you can't tell him anything. He's getting a degree in psychology with the goal of becoming a police officer. When I was in college I took the introductory criminal justice course just for fun. The professor had been a Navy SEAL in Vietnam, had worked in law-enforcement and had a Phd. On the first day of class he told us "If your goal is to have a career in law-enforcement and spend it writing traffic-tickets then go ahead and get a degree in CJ. But if you want to move up in the ranks then it's better to get a degree in business administration. Because the further you move up in the ranks the less it is about law-enforcement and the more it is about management--dealing with budgets, procurement of supplies & services, personnel issues, etc." I told this (true) story to my son and--just like me at that age--it went in one ear and out of the other. Edit: Not intending to disrespect JessicaN or her answer but she will probably never be the sole or main provider for her family (unless she becomes a single parent). I've been the sole provider for a family of four. For the past 24 years I've worked at a job that I don't like--it sure isn't "fun"--but that pays well. We do what we have to do to provide for our families.
I need advice on choosing a college major. I have listed various topics below that I enjoy, what major would best suit my areas of interests?
Matriculating at a four year college in today’s economy is a risky business.Not everyone agrees with me, but I look at a post-secondary education decision as a financial investment decision. For many families their kid’s post-secondary education is their second biggest investment decision—after their house. (I can make an argument that college is not an investment BUT a speculation, but we’ll leave that to another day.)College in America doesn’t work the way it used to. Fifty years ago any degree would qualify you for a good job—only seven percent went to college. Today every Tom, Dick, and Harriet feel compelled to rush off to the ivied halls. Graduates with bachelor’s degrees are “a dime a dozen.”In the US today only one in four who matriculate at a four year college graduate and get a good job.A liberal arts degree from a second or third tier school isn’t likely to lead to a good job. A bachelor’s degree in something like Psychology isn’t exactly “useless” but to get a job in the field you’re going to have to tack on a master’s, and you still probably won’t be making all that much money. Put together a financial plan for six or seven years of college. Consider opportunity cost. This isn’t likely to be a good use of your time and your parent’s money. A bachelor’s degree in something like creative writing is unlikely to get you anywhere in today’s job market. It’s very common for young people, upon figuring this out, to go back to school for an MBA. That wasted four years on the front end does serious damage to the return on investment. Art history is a hobby not a marketable degree. (Unless you are Kate Middleton, please don’t comment on that last statement.)After the Great Recession of 2008 there just aren’t that many suitable jobs. Employers have thousands of potential candidates to choose from. They want the smartest and the most motivated. They are likely going to toss the resumes of international relations majors into the trash.About one third of 18–34 year olds are living at home with their parents. Approximately one quarter of all minimum wage jobs are held by college graduates.My advice is to choose a marketable major for your bachelor’s degree. If you can earn that degree you always have a marketable skill and a credential to fall back on. (This eliminates philosophy, psychology, and linguistics.) I’m seeing mixed reports on physics here on Quora???Computer Science is strong. Robotics is a growth field.