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Next fall I will be a senior at Alfred University, a Marketing major. However I have bounced around a little academically - I was an English major for a while, but switched to Marketing thinking it would be more marketable (ha).
But, having done an internship in marketing strategy, I realize that I don't care about selling products. I am bright (3.9 GPA, 2030 SATs) but not interested in any major that seems to make money. My real passions are philosophy and psychology...go figure. My brother is a Mechanical Engineering major at Cornell; I've always been smart too, but more with philosophy and the written word instead of money-making, math-intensive fields like him.
What would you do if you were looking down at my cards?! (I also have over $50,000 in student loans I unwittingly agreed to...ugh, so I don't think going back for more would be wise).
I would recommend hanging out in graduate school for a few years if you can get a teaching assistantship of some other financial aid. Pursue your passion while you are in your twenties. By 2015-2018, the market for lawyers should improve and I would consider law school at that time assuming you can get into one of the better schools. Being able to write is 70% of any interesting job (unless your passion involves working with your hands). Develop that skill and it will serve you well.
It sounds like you enjoy philosophy, so major in that. It doesn't matter what you major in, as long as you know what you want in life. I got my degree in philosophy, and I feel that my education has paid off in my personal life more than anything.
It sounds like you enjoy philosophy, so major in that. It doesn't matter what you major in, as long as you know what you want in life. I got my degree in philosophy, and I feel that my education has paid off in my personal life more than anything.
I agree. Initially, I was going to suggest accounting. There's always a demand for accountants. But if you'd rather live to live than live to get paid, I'd say follow your passion.
Definitely consider your long term plans first, though. If you follow your passion and ultimately realize that you still need to eat, keep a roof over your head, etc., then a practical choice might be best.
Accounting. You need to make a living in order to be able to pursue your passion. Once you start surviving as an accountant, take Philosphy classes for fun, a second BA or an MA.
Can you double in philosophy with accounting or marketing? Employers may not be impressed by a philosophy degree but the skills you might learn in studying philosophy will sharpen your mind and help you articulate, defend and question your own stances on issues. Try to get the best of both worlds if possible...good luck!
My plan was to major in finance, pursue an MBA and "do it big" in Nyc. LOL That never happened. But quite franky, I, too, have always been more interested in philosophy and the written word, as you stated. Nevertheless, I ended up with an A.S. in Business Administration, and I worked in the accounting field for 7 years, and I've been auditing for the past 3 years.
I read Nietzsche and Kant in my free time.
You stated that you aren't interested in a degree that makes money.
You also stated you've acquired student loan debt.
I'm now inclined to agree with poletop. If you can double in philosophy and accounting, you'll fufill your interest as well as possibly secure a job that will help pay off the loans.
Whatever you decide, I wish you success in your endeavor!
Accounting. Financial security brings its own freedoms.
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