I was initially a business admin major. Then I took a couple of required principles of accounting courses. I did fairly well in them, so I stuck with Accounting.
If you'd like to do business, then do business! Picking a particular major in business can be tough, so take what interests you. If you'd rather deal with the numbers and theory, try economics or accounting.
I did physics because I loved doing math/physics problems and it really opened up my options. It seems like Physics majors kind of go everywhere and do everything. A guy with a PhD in physics whose primary profession is teaching surfing during the summer and snowboarding during the winter recently published a Theory of Everything that has a fair number of theorists pretty excited. Physics is weird like that.
I did physics because I loved doing math/physics problems and it really opened up my options. It seems like Physics majors kind of go everywhere and do everything. A guy with a PhD in physics whose primary profession is teaching surfing during the summer and snowboarding during the winter recently published a Theory of Everything that has a fair number of theorists pretty excited. Physics is weird like that.
I'm going to assume you're just starting college.
As a senior Political Science major, I can offer you some advice that I guarantee three years from now you'll be nodding your head in agreement to.
Take as many math and science courses as you can. Especially Calculus through level 2, and a set of either (or both of) Biology and Chemistry.
"But those are hard!" You might say. "I'd rather take Chinese History or Buddhist Philosophy courses!"
Listen, dumbass Freshman, take the math and science courses. You have no idea what you'll be majoring in, your mind WILL change numerous times. But when it does, at least you have a choice. At least you won't be stuck as a junior picking from the small pool of majors that will let you graduate before your funding runs out. Prerequesites, at a certain stage, mean you don't get to choose your major anymore. Sure I like Politics but what the hell am I going to do with this degree? Nothing. A science or business degree means at least a year's extension on my studies, which is not worth it considering I could apply that time towards grad school instead.
...at least that is what I wish someone had told me a couple of years ago.
As a senior Political Science major, I can offer you some advice that I guarantee three years from now you'll be nodding your head in agreement to.
Take as many math and science courses as you can. Especially Calculus through level 2, and a set of either (or both of) Biology and Chemistry.
"But those are hard!" You might say. "I'd rather take Chinese History or Buddhist Philosophy courses!"
Listen, dumbass Freshman, take the math and science courses. You have no idea what you'll be majoring in, your mind WILL change numerous times. But when it does, at least you have a choice. At least you won't be stuck as a junior picking from the small pool of majors that will let you graduate before your funding runs out. Prerequesites, at a certain stage, mean you don't get to choose your major anymore. Sure I like Politics but what the hell am I going to do with this degree? Nothing. A science or business degree means at least a year's extension on my studies, which is not worth it considering I could apply that time towards grad school instead.
...at least that is what I wish someone had told me a couple of years ago.
Dualist
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I wanted to be in either the television or radio business on sports announcing, so I went with Mass Communications. And now, I'm this close in doing an internship with a local radio station soon, and I have to take a few more classes in the spring. And then, I'm all set. 
I was in another major, but enjoyed other classes and did far better in certain classes so I switched
This is how I felt about going to school for Art. Sure I loved it and had a great portfolio, but I saw it more as a hobby than a profession. So I went with my other passion; Science. If all goes well I'll have a degree in Biochemistry in 2 and 1/2 more years.
Another thing. Just remember your major doesn't define the rest of your life. It's a nice thing to own in case you have limited options, but most of the time there are many career paths from ones major. I may just say screw it 20 years from now and go back to Art or Radio DJ-ing
irishScott
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Lol mine was fairly easy. I've been a science geek all of my life, but I'm also interested in practically every other field. So I started off last year as a Computer Engineering major, switched a few months ago to a Computer Engineering/Biology double major with an intention to get into Biomedical. However, I love astrophysics, astronomy, and practically anything that has to do with space, so I might do a minor in aerospace (maybe I just watched too much Star Trek as a kid).
If you're really not sure, go "undeclared" for a semester or two and try out the options. I know plenty of people who have/are doing it. It's actually commonly referred to as "fundeclared" because you can take anything you want, while the rest of us are fairly constrained to 1 (possibly 2 if you're willing wo work your ass off) electives.
If you're really not sure, go "undeclared" for a semester or two and try out the options. I know plenty of people who have/are doing it. It's actually commonly referred to as "fundeclared" because you can take anything you want, while the rest of us are fairly constrained to 1 (possibly 2 if you're willing wo work your ass off) electives.
BeauJangles
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Don't consult one of those "top 10 starting salaries based on major" lists. Please, don't. Take a lot of classes your first year. Try a bit of everything. Only take classes with bad professors if you absolutely must. Otherwise (particularly in the humanities), find professors that your peers really like and take classes offered by them. A good professor makes or breaks a class more than the material.
Don't be afraid to double major either. I know a lot of people who were science / humanities majors and loved it because they got a bit of everything.
Don't be afraid to double major either. I know a lot of people who were science / humanities majors and loved it because they got a bit of everything.
BeauJangles
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If you're referring to my friends who double-majored, no they aren't. One was an English / Econ major and is now attending Harvard Law and the other was a Biochemistry / History major and is in med school at Tufts... Oops.
I wasn't saying it was for everyone, but if you put in the work it can be really rewarding.
Saint Nick
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I decided what I wanted to based on what I liked to do. I like to work on computers and work with systems of computers. So, I'm doing Management Information Systems. I'm also minoring in guitar performance.
Do what you like to do.
Do what you like to do.
sash1
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Originally posted by: alfa147x
Well thats what i was told to do some i am probably am going to do that
I am a junior in high school
i don't think people should go to college already having their major in mind. finish high school, go to college, take the pre-req's and see what you like and go from there.
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