Who changed from a science/engineer major to a business major?

[WombRaider]

After taking Calculus I and Computer Science I my first year at college, I knew this stuff wasn't for me. I didn't receive a failing grade or anything. In fact, I earned a B- in both classes, but I didn't enjoy the material. That's why I'm switching to Finance.

I'm sure many of you have had a similar experience. Please share them with us.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Me did.
Biological Engineering > Biology > Electrical Engineering > Supply Chain and Operations Management

I was getting pretty torn up grade-wise and enthusiasm-wise in my science classes. I'm really liking business so far.

 

[WombRaider]

Did you actually declare a different major four times, or was this what you thought you were going to major in?

I'm officially still in the engineering college but will be switching out once I declare my major.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I went from EE/CompE to CS... not sure it's considered part of the routine leaving engineering group because some colleges have CS labeled as software engineering and my math requirements are just the same.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: WombRaider
Did you actually declare a different major four times, or was this what you thought you were going to major in?

I'm officially still in the engineering college but will be switching out once I declare my major.

Nope, I was undeclared up until business but was taking the classes for each respective major. Well, I was Engineer - Undeclared, then Business - Undeclared, then Business - SCM

 

[WombRaider]

Plus the fact that there were only like two girls in my class.

 

[BrownTown]

There is only 1 white girl in my graduating class of electrical engineers .

I say white because there are 2 Malaysian girls also, but they wear headscarf's, and don't talk to anyone except each other, so they don't really count.

 

[BoomerD]

I'm making the change from Architectural Drafting to Accounting. I have zero artistic talent or ability, and I just don't get some of the artsy-fartsy concepts involved in some of my classes, whereas numbers are something I can relate to without having to take calculus, trig, etc...I doubt the accounting will be any more exciting than drafting...hell, I take a break every day to go watch paint dry just to add a bit of spice in my life :roll: I have no doubt that spreadsheets will probably send me searching for a field to watch the grass grow...but at least (hopefully) it's something that makes more sense to me...

 

[kedlav]

I switched from Physics and Math to Math... now I'm a math grad student. Yes, my physics grade sucked after the first year (lack of effort + bad teachers). That being said, I have no desire to go into the field of bullshitting, blaming others, and exploiting underlings.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

I switched from Computer Science to Accounting. After graduation I worked as an accountant for two years. Now I am working as a Financial Analyst for a Fortune 500 company so it was the right move I think. Well so far

 

[Svnla]

I did. Switched from pure CS to Business/MIS. I didn't see myself in front of the computer and crunched out codes. After BS degree, I also got my MBA.

Right now, I am working as an Operation/Finance Auditor and planning to have my CIA and CISA certs.

 

[Nerva]

Originally posted by: WombRaider
After taking Calculus I and Computer Science I my first year at college, I knew this stuff wasn't for me. I didn't receive a failing grade or anything. In fact, I earned a B- in both classes, but I didn't enjoy the material. That's why I'm switching to Finance.

I'm sure many of you have had a similar experience. Please share them with us.

Astrophysics major to Economics and Math. couldnt finish math... now i am in business. it's sad.

 

[ohmide]

Computer Engineering to MIS and then an additional MS in MIS. I couldn't hack the Cal and Physics. Now I'm randomly in China teaching Business English to college students.

 

[HammerCurl]

Electrical Engineering --> Accounting. Switched at the end of sophomore year, I had to pass/fail differential equations + linear algebra, and the EE classes were too much independent learning for me. + I didn't want to lose my scholarship, needed to maintain at least a 3.0 to keep it. In retrospect I shouldve tried harder in either field, probably couldve done it. Couldve been at the Big 4 if I got better grades in accounting or worked at the patent office making ~60k if I stuck with EE. F bomb expletive F bomb!