Thinking about double majoring in history and something else…that is more valuable in terms of finding jobs. I was going to major in CS but I really hate it! Please help me, thank you!
You’re on your own with a double major - you have to figure out what YOU are interested in.
With a degree in History, you can go get an MBA or a law degree (good luck finding legal jobs tho). So that is the practical side. There aren’t enough teaching jobs in academia to go around, but you could try that option. Absent one of those career routes, a History major will likely teach in elementary or secondary schools.
If you don’t mind doing 40 years in a different career, you can do what I did. I spent 40 years practicing law, and now in retirement I have returned to school to work on a Masters in History. Because if you love History, you should do it.
But as for paying the bills, you have to figure out what route is right for you. The MBA route might work best, but you need to make your own compromises.
Darn. What about major in History and minor in CS?
You already said you hate it. A major doesn’t dictate your ultimate life course, but it sort of aims you. Do you want to aim your life at something you hate?
I dont hate it that much to completely dismiss it. And minoring it would allow me to avoid Calc 2. (Currently taking Calc 1).
You can do pretty much anything that doesn’t require technical knowledge. It does not have to be history-related. Lots of professions/jobs do not need any technical know-how—they only need critical thinking, an interest in the field, and enthusiasm. And maybe a good internship to pave the way.
@thepariah - you’ve written a lot here in your Freshman year. You seem to be searching to find your way. From what you’ve said here or in other threads, you don’t like Math or a lot of reading. As Alex already said, you will have a ton of reading in History. But whether or not you stay with History and want to add a 2nd major, I get this feeling from your postings that you may like Communication Studies (see link below). A benefit is that it has business related aspects which help with employment. Not the most employable major but has some aspects that can help.
Obviously I could be way off base as you know yourself best.
Thanks 
I don’t like reading if it’s something that’s uninteresting to me. History is especially interesting to me, and the history seminar I’m taking is awesome.
What kind of jobs would communication studies major bring me if I major it with history?
Sorry, I found the answer to the jobs question, but this major seems very interesting to me too!
Would you think I would be able to find a job after graduation or do I need to go to grad school even if I double major or minor in history? And is the pay really bad? On a few websites, communications seems to be a terrible major.
Advertising, public relations, journalism, corporate communications, human resources, sales, website product management, corporate-government affairs, lobbying, advocacy, nonprofit management, think tank, media relations, media company operations, internal communications, tv news producer, political polling company, retail management, entrepreneur, fundraising, international humanitarian work, management consulting, stock broker, bond trader, bond sales, publishing, corporate training . . .
Point is, the world is wide open. There are jobs that will exist by the time you graduate that do not exist now. Think about the general areas that interest you. Get internships in those areas so that you can see what types of jobs exist. I find that college students tend to limit themselves to jobs that they know about, the jobs that are visible: doctor, lawyer, banker, engineer, journalist. There is no possible way that a college student can know all the jobs that exist. That’s why you have to think in broad terms. When you get into the working world in that general area that you like, and you have a chance to look around, then you can narrow it down.
Thank you so much. Can you think of another major that would compliment history major?
Political science is a good pairing if your interest lies in contemporary history. It could get you into jobs that require lobbying, for example. And/or serve as good intellectual preparation for law school.
One of the smartest girls I know double majored in history and biology. She currently works as an outdoor guide for special needs populations.
I am not quite sure if I want to learn about politics though, and especially getting a job related to that. However, I am taking EECS183 and I HATE it right now. (Close to thinking about withdrawing…)