Posting for my other daughter this time…
So, I know what the C L E & G stand for… but what might she do with that degree after graduation?
We are headed down there over Easter break, and I kind of want to have my head wrapped around it before we get there.
When I visited American last spring it seemed that most CLEG kids were aiming for law school and then eventually working in the government, NGOs, or as lobbyists because the degree allows you to get an understanding of the important aspects of government (economics and the general structure/purpose of government) as well as the communications skills needed to be a successful politician all while getting a leg up on law school classes because quite a few people who enter law school didn’t major in anything directly related to law. It’s basically future politician training.
Also something important to keep in mind about the CLEG major is that it is apparently very hard to double major or even minor (depending on the student) in something else because it is such a demanding program with a rigorous course load.
Thank you. This is pretty much what I thought. She has a huge interest in politics, but no interest in being a politician.