Done with Gen-Eds, still no major...

College Majors
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<p>I have interest in so many different topics that I find it really hard to choose just one to study. I am pretty much done with all my gen-ed requirements other than ones that depend on the specific major. Since I am almost a junior, I am really running out of time to choose a major and I would really appreciate some input. I talked to advisors at both the community college I was at and at the UofArizona where I am at now. Here are the Majors I could see myself doing:</p>

<p>Sociology
Philosophy/Politics/Economics/Law
Economics
Anthropology
Math/Physics
Optical Science
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Physiology
Nutrition</p>

<p>I know it is a lot, but I have already knocked the list down quite a bit. I have always had a lifelong learner attitude and want to learn about everything really.I DO plan on going to grad school, either for an MBA or Architecture most likely. I have toyed around with the idea of Law school too but I decided to think about that after I have a major and am stable in it. I want to take a variety of classes since I have interest in so many areas. I want to be like "the most interesting man in the world" and have knowledge and experience in a vast array of things. I have taken math up through Calculus 2 and to be honest, I find college math very stressful and annoying. I used to love math in high school but it's just not fun now. I have heard from a number of people that the math department at the UofA is horrible so that could be part of it. I just want a major (or pair of majors) that would give me a vast knowledge of a few topics, be applicable to life, have decent job prospects, and prepare me for grad school of some kind.</p>

<p>**I like electronics, exercising, history, science, math, drawing, and travel.</p>

<p>**Traditional college majors appeal to me most, not new-fangled ones like environmental this or sustainable business or anything like that.</p>

<p>**Engineering is interesting to me, but all the classes are math and physics and I sort of want some variety. I looked at the course guide and there is literally no room for any electives unless I want to add another year to my already-delayed graduation. The math is also pretty daunting to me at this point. I like architecture better because you solve problems with math and creativity, not just what some equations say is the best way to do it like in engineering.</p>

<p>**I love working out and think it would be very cool to be a trainer for a professional team, but have a good knowledge of science on my side to get the desired results... I don't want to do anything medical because of needles and scalpels... they bother me a lot. But maybe that is something I could get over? </p>

<p>**I've been thinking about doing Anthropology with a minor in economics maybe?</p>

<p>Any thoughts or ideas? Any of those majors completely pointless or seem like they don't make sense? Thank you!</p>

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<p>Wow, that is a <em>lot</em> of interests! </p>

<p>OK, if you could do anything (within reason) for a career, what would you do? The fields that came to me holistically were Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering.</p>

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<p>Highly recommend Computer Science. Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering are not very useful</p>

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<p>**** Physiology and Nutrition can be cut off the list, I’m pretty sure I’d rather just learn about those on my own for my own enjoyment. </p>

<p>so the list is now:
Sociology
Philosophy/Politics/Economics/Law
Economics
Anthropology
Math/Physics
Optical Science
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>If I could do anything I wanted, I would want to design airports. Like as an architect. I am too late to do a B.Arch degree so I figured I could do a masters program after my undergrad degree. That’s kinda why I’m back to square one. I also think it would be interesting to be some sort of economics adviser or something.</p>

<p>I also was toying around with the idea of being a trainer for professional teams but I have decided that doing a job like that is a) kind of impossible, and b) would ruin my hobby for me.</p>

<p>But yeah basically I would love to design airports. I would be a lot more confident about going into architecture, but so many people seem to think it is a dying career and depressing and all that. =/ Designing video games or other sorts of apps or whatever also appeals to me.</p>

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<p>I was like you. I had so many interests, and not enough time to pursue them all. I would have had 5 majors if I could get away with it :)</p>

<p>What it comes down to is not what you like learning about, but what you think you could stand <em>doing</em> for years after school. I loved psychology (my major) but I could not be a counselor. I do love research, which is why I’m looking at graduate school. But some majors have more obvious and defined career paths, and you need to look into that rather than if the course topics are interesting. </p>

<p>I don’t know if you could still double major, or if that would add another semester/year onto your schooling. You can also pretty much major in anything at the undergrad level and still end up in an MBA or other grad program. If you’re looking at PhDs, then you need quality research experience as an undergrad/post-bac. A lot of masters look more for academic strength and relevant work experience.</p>

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<p>Yeah I would major in everything if I could. I should note that I can’t graduate within 4 years from when I started, and I’ve accepted that. I just want to be happy with my major choice. I know that a B.Arch is useful for architecture, but can’t get you in the door for many other positions. So I want to try and pick something different, but relatable to architecture as an undergrad. I feel somewhat gravitated toward Anthropology, but all of the majors I mentioned really interest me. But I fear that Anthropology might be just as bad as architecture in terms of jobs. I know that I’m not supposed to base my major on jobs and whatever, and focus more on what interests me. But I can’t help but feel scared that I’ll come out of college in the same place I am now.</p>

<p>Might or might not be relevant, but all my friends and their parents who have known me since I was very young all think I should be an engineer. Like they expect it of me. I am kind of sick of all the math and physics in engineering (which is what I’m technically in right now) and want more variety in my classes. I want to learn about history, politics, business, economics, the human condition… a little of everything if I can. Pretty much, I feel like engineering isn’t exactly what I want, but then I think again that that many people who think I’d be such a good engineer can’t be wrong can they? I love science and engineering and watch Nova and Modern Marvels all the time, so it isn’t like engineering is off my radar… It’s just hard to choose when there are so many great things to learn about.</p>

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<p>Sociology (touch and go)
Philosophy/Politics/Economics/Law
Economics
Anthropology
Math/Physics/Astronomy
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>Trying to simplify the list a little more. These are the majors I could say I’m MOST interested in. (I am interested in physiology a lot, although I think I might learn too much about diseases and stuff that I don’t want to know about haha).</p>

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<p>Philosophy/Politics/Economics/Law
Economics
Anthropology
Math/Physics/Astronomy
Computer Science</p>

<p>These are the ones that appeal most to me I think. I want a well-balanced major that will open my mind to architecture, and prepare me to go into the business world in investing or something that if I decide against architecture or can’t get an architecture job. Also a job doing some kind of computer science would appeal to me, too.</p>