Choosing my double major? :S

College Majors
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<p>Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and just looking for some feedback and advice on my undergrad studies.. I've taken a year of university and have become more confused about my major than ever before haha. I began in the business stream but have come to realization that i don't want to work with numbers for a career (too boring for me). I have a strong interest in the International Relations program but after searching throughout the web have become very discouraged that this will not be practical in finding a solid career after studies.</p>

<p>Before you guys criticize and suggest going into (engineering, sciences, mathematics, so on..) i do not have the grades nor the background to be entering into those fields but instead am just looking for some suggestions that i could couple with an International Relations major to become more marketable? i was thinking possibly human resources, operations management, economics, political science, geography or something along those lines as you can see im very unsure of which direction i would like to go but am just needing some feedback that could help me concentrate and pursue my degree(s) without being so hesitant. I feel as though IR may not be as practical, but it will become increasingly useful as the world becomes more interconnected and would just like to find a practical major to go along with it, and not have to worry about being unemployed after my studies. Ideally graduate school is my aim but incase i do not get accepted i would like to have a double major to fall back on so please suggestions and possible career opportunities would be very much appreciated.
Thanks :)</p>

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<p>I would suggest econ or poli sci probably with IR…but it depends on specifically what you wanna do afterwards. I think people typically pair IR with poli sci, econ, history, sociology…stuff like that…maybe business too.</p>

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<p>If you don’t like numbers don’t do economics. Because while intro econ classes are not that math oriented, upper level classes can be very numbers and math oriented. Also, i think IR can be very applicable, there are a lot of graduate programs that focus on IR. If you are interested in politics, I would recommend internships on capitol hill or somewhere in DC. That would be a good indicator whether you would like to pursue that field</p>

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<p>Philosophy will actually be a good major with IR… it teaches you critical thinking which is lacking in a lot of politicians</p>

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<p>International Relations = …never mind im sure you have heard all of the jokes.</p>

<p>Honestly there is no reason whatsoever to get an iR major. You were very smart to do your research.</p>