are minors worth the time/effort to complete?

[skim milk]

For an Economics minor, I only need 1 class to fulfill the requirements. I'm getting this one for sure.

I was also thinking of acquiring a Mathematics minor, but it requires that I take linear algebra and 3 upper level courses from the mathematics department.

I don't think I can fit it into my schedule without delaying my graduation.

The econ minor is a definite since I also like the subject but what about the mathematics minor? If it delays my graduation, then no?

 

[toekramp]

i would say no

 

[rmrf]

can't you get the econ minor now, and graduate, then just take classes as your schedule permits and get the math minor later?

 

[Saysys]

they are well worth it...
if you enjoy the subject.

 

[her209]

Did anyone else think that minors meant someone under the age of 18? :Q

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: her209
Did anyone else think that minors meant someone under the age of 18? :Q

yeup

 

[dawnbug]

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: her209
Did anyone else think that minors meant someone under the age of 18? :Q

yeup

 

[Zanix]

Seems like you went to college to make money.

You're supposed to goto college to learn about things you like. Then who cares if a minor is worth the time/effort, you'd be doing it cause it's interesting.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Depends on your primary degree and what area you want to work in.

For example a math minor could help a Comp Sci grad get a job in simulation, graphics, biotech, or other math-heavy jobs, but it wouldn't help for a corporate developer job.

 

[MrDudeMan]

killing yourself over 3 math classes for a minor is stupid. fit in the econ class and graduate on time.

 

[TitanDiddly]

At my school, MEs can get a math minor just by doing the paperwork. It's pretty intense. I was considering a minor recently, maybe in Bible.

 

[Delita]

It really depends. I'm going to college so that I can raise my standard of living so I take classes that I think would be useful instead of something that I might find interesting. If you think that by taking these classes you will lead to greater wealth in the future (which it most likely won't) then I personally would take them. But if not then I fnd no reason to.

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: Zanix
Seems like you went to college to make money.

You're supposed to goto college to learn about things you like. Then who cares if a minor is worth the time/effort, you'd be doing it cause it's interesting.

uhh not really
I just wasted too much time already taking useless classes that I found "interesting" such as numerous psych courses, neurosci class, other science courses, and etc. It helped me discover which path I wanted to head but most had nothing to do with my current major. I'm already graduating late so I don't want to delay my graduation any longer. I probably have excess of 80 credits that I don't even need. I'm ready to just focus in my core coursework and finish up a minor or two in the process

 

[SilentZero]

Originally posted by: her209
Did anyone else think that minors meant someone under the age of 18? :Q

Yup! And in that case no.


As for college minors...thats a no also.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: Zanix
Seems like you went to college to make money.

You're supposed to goto college to learn about things you like. Then who cares if a minor is worth the time/effort, you'd be doing it cause it's interesting.

Let me guess, you're majoring in philosophy?

College isn't to learn things because they are interesting. You can do that by reading books, and save yourself many thousands of dollars. College is for getting a career you want, regardless of whether it's high paying or rewarding in other ways. Anyone who says otherwise is taking the privilege of higher education for granted.

 

[Eeezee]

Get a minor only if you're certain that it won't delay your graduation.

I'm a Physics major with a minor in Math. The minor only takes 2 extra courses, so I'm going to have my minor at the end of this semester (this is my 3rd year). I'm considering a Planetary Sciences minor, but this would only take 5 more courses. I'm almost out of classes to take for my major, but I have to do them in sequential order, so I can't just graduate a semester early. So in this case, taking an extra 5 courses in one year is no problem and I should graduate on time.

Don't take a minor if it's going to delay graduation. Your major is what's important, and it's your reason for going to college. Taking interesting courses is nice, but obtaining a minor is unnecessary and often unhelpful.

 

[FallenHero]

My minor was fire science. I enjoyed the topics we covered and I'm sure it will lend itself to use down the road if I ever decide to do arson investigation.

 

[IAteYourMother]

College should be about learnign what you want to learn. Minor in something that's useful/interesting to you, like a language or a hobby/passion or something you're good at.

 

[JLGatsby]

If you go to college to major in something you find "interesting" you don't belong in college and you are clogging up the system.

College is job training. If you want to learn, read a book.

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
If you go to college to major in something you find "interesting" you don't belong in college and you are clogging up the system.

College is job training. If you want to learn, read a book.

I'm an engineering major :frown:

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: fritolays
I'm an engineering major :frown:

Did you go "for fun" or did you go to "get paid"?

 

[vegetation]

I say go for it if you have the enthusiasm for it. Forget these fools who say college is for job training and reading a book is a viable alternative. It's not the same. Diversity is one of the best things you can develop in your undergraduate education. Once you find the field you're interested in, go to grad school to nail down your career. Undergrad education these days is really nothing more than a glorified high school diploma, so make the best of it.

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby

Originally posted by: fritolays
I'm an engineering major :frown:

Did you go "for fun" or did you go to "get paid"?

I want to get a job when I graduate

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: fritolays
I want to get a job when I graduate

:thumbsup:

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
If you go to college to major in something you find "interesting" you don't belong in college and you are clogging up the system.

College is job training. If you want to learn, read a book.

If you go to college to major in something you DON'T find "interesting" you don't belong in college and you are clogging up the system.

College is job training, and, since it's going to be your job for a long time, you'd better find it "interesting." If you want to learn, read all those "interesting" books required for your courses.

Fixed that for you.