Completely stuck!

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hey everyone, I've been trying to choose a major for some time now, and it's really beginning to bug me. Every time I think I've decided for sure, I begin to have second thoughts.</p>

<p>Now, what's important to note here is that I am not seeking a degree solely to land a great job. I plan to eventually own my own business (like my father), or perhaps become his business partner (he does Real Estate).</p>

<p>Of course, the default major is, indeed, business, but, I don't know... I feel as though Business management, which everyone seems to be taking, is an "empty major," so to speak. I don't mean to offend anyone at all! It's just that I feel like I want to gain a certain... skill, you know. Be good at something. But maybe I'm wrong.</p>

<p>Anyway, I know some schools offer classes on entrepreneurship, which is cool, but I have no idea how one would "teach" entrepreneurship. I mean, I'm sure it's somewhat plausible, but I feel as though it is more of a drive an individual is born with.</p>

<p>Anyway, here are my considerations (random order):</p>

<p>-Finance
-Economics
-Biz Econ
-Financial Economics
-Business/ Business Management
-Marketing</p>

<p>And as if that weren't enough, I have a totally unrelated passion for writing. My goal is to somehow link these two areas of interest (Sales + Writing). I guess I could try a Major / Minor, but I am still incredibly indecisive!</p>

<p>These are in random order as well:</p>

<p>-English
-Screenwriting
-Creative Writing</p>

<p>The reason I don't think it's wise to major in these, however, is simple- I feel as though majoring in English/Writing is somewhat unnecessary. I know these majors help improve one's writing skills, but I believe there is a higher chance for someone to be a good writer without taking these classes than there is for someone to be a good businesswoman without taking those (not saying it's impossible, just less possible!). Also, majoring in English is a real gamble.</p>

<p>So yes, I don't know! I'm leaning towards Finance, though.</p>

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<p>If I were in your shoes, I would major in Finance and get a minor in Creative Writing.</p>

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<p>All you have to do to be a good writer is read and pick up a grammar book. You’ll self-teach yourself grammar so that you write correctly; you’ll read so that you learn writing styles, themes, and all the things that come with literature (remember the good ol’ similes, irony, etc.?); you’ll be cursed with the language because so many people, especially in the U.S., are imbeciles and ignore the simple differences in words such as “your” and “you’re.” The list goes on forever, but it’s up to your personality for whether these things will bother you. I’m getting off the topic, but I guess the one point I want to make is that you shouldn’t really put writing into consideration unless you want to have a career in that field. I mean, I read in taxguy’s “Everything you should know about accounting,” or whatever it’s called, and at the end of his post, he said that “accountants are notoriously bad writers.” This doesn’t only apply to accountants, but he said that if one has strong writing skills, it should be noted. Surely, though, it can be clearly demonstrated without having to take courses to prove it. I’m only speaking from my logic, though. Perhaps when it comes to a real interview dealing with employment, it might be different. Someone else could fill in for me there.</p>

<p>What kind of business do you want to own in the future? I think that hugely affects what you will major in.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! Well, I really don’t mind what the type of business that I’ll own is, but it will most likely be Real Estate. I know some colleges offer RE courses, but I really don’t think they’re necessary because my father is a broker and he can help me out if I have any questions. Yes, I was thinking finance too (if I attend Fordham), or financial economics (if I decide on Rochester).</p>

<p>That’s exactly what my thinking was, ijamjl- I feel like I wouldn’t need to take a full-fledged course on writing to be considered proficient in the subject, but I WOULD need to do that for Finance/ Econ/ everything else.</p>