<p>I’m going to berkeley as Undeclared freshman and I was wondering if people picked majors based on their passion or for their future.
For me history was the only subject in high school I was really passionate about, and I want to pursue this at Berkeley…but if you start thinking about your future and getting a job and earning $$, majoring in science or business seems to be a better choice…I mean…what can you do with a history degree? Most people I know who majored in history or other humanities degree went on to a law school or to business school to get MBAs… But if you major in business and science, you can get jobs more easily and jobs that are actually related to your major.
So I don’t know which major I should pick… I heard many people major in the sciences because it’s easier to get a job after you graduate (even if you are not interested in that field)…So how are you guys choosing your majors?</p>
<p>you shouldnt choose a science major based on that because unless you are passionate about something you won't be good at it. choose history. you'll be happier in life and you can always go on to law school or become a teacher. who knows, you mite end up being an archeologist or something. dont pick a major based on a future job</p>
<p>Wisest advice I've seen on this board in a long time...</p>
<p>Yea, najmsh is right. Pick what is most fun to you. And what you major in doesn't matter really. It's what you do in Grad School or in life. If you are smart, and make good connections and decisions, you are destined to make bank, no matter what you do. You could major in underwater basket weaving (this of course is a joke/exaggeration) and if you know the right person and have the raw talent, you could easily land a job at a Fortune 500.</p>
<p>I suggest a blend of both passion and practicality. To begin with, study what you are passionate about. As you get further into those studies, consider what types of work you may be interested in doing or what options there may be in your field. At that point, you may decide to double major, add a minor, or focus in a particular aspect of your chosen field.</p>
<p>I speak a bit from experience. My passion was mathematics but it seemed to me the only two career choices were genious and teacher. I was not qualified for the first, and not interested in the second. I decided to double major with computer science (this was in the early '70s, before PCs and the Internet). It was a fortuitous choice...I've enjoyed my career as a software engineer (and now manager) </p>
<p>And finally, the only person I know from college who graduated with a Biology degree is a professional juggler.</p>