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OP, What do you want to be when you grow up? If you're good with computers, have you considered taking on some computer courses that could train you for a position working in IT?
Is there any specific emphasis with your general degree? For example, perhaps you took more classes pertaining to accounting or business. You could list it as a BA/BS in General Studies with an emphasis in XYZ.
My degree is in one subject, but I have an emphasis in a particular sub-field of that subject. I list that on my resume because it's more of a business-related subject that can apply to most, if not all, fields.
If you have a year left, I'd do what others have suggested and maybe focus on some technical classes in computers/IT. You don't have to be extremely adept at math in the IT field. Just as long as you're good at problem solving in general, that is a plus.
Most people probably won't give you this advice, but I think you should drop out of school.
If Accounting is what you really want to do, it is eminently doable. The math involved is not difficult. What ... one semester of Calc and one of stat? You don't have the maturity and work ethic right now to get through it.
Stay out for a little while and when you feel ready, go back and finish the courses you need for the accounting degree.
If you get the General Studies degree, you'll just be flailing away in different directions, and you will have cost yourself years of your life.
A General studies major, depending on the school is another name for a liberal arts degree. I would suggest finishing up the degree in whatever credits you have if you towards the completion of your plan. The feeling of accomplishment might help you figure out your next step. Good luck.
At my school, a general studies degree is a degree with a lot of electives but you have three specializations. Each specialization is I think about 6 classes. I was thinking of doing the same thing but I realized that I would rather have a major in something, heck anything than general studies. OP, I would try to find at least something that you are interested in. If I was a manager, I would hire a history, spanish, or english major for a job before I hired the general studies person.
I was wondering if anyone here could answer my question?
I am in a somewhat similar position as the OP, however I will be graduating in two years with a General Studies degree with an emphasis in design. I have had alot of design/architecture related courses and I have alot of experience with AutoCAD, Revitt, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Will potential employers mainly just focus on the degree title, or will they also focus on any current job skills that I posess, that will prove to be beneficial for that particular job position?
I was going to switch over to Industrial Design however I don't want to necesarilly stay in college for four to six more years (which would be the case if I stuck with either Architecture or Industrial Design) so I was wondering if I can somehow be able to find work in that field even without an "official" Industrial Design degree?
Last edited by diablo234; 08-21-2012 at 02:58 AM..
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