<p>Hello all. Happy New Years Eve/ New Years!*</p>
<p>I am planning to major in Economics at the WP Carey School of Business. I will have enough AP credits to complete my major in 3 years, but I have recently come across another route. This business school makes it very easy to double major within the school since most of the General Ed and other courses are the same. So I was looking to add on a BA in business with a concentration in Communication. My other choices that I am interested in include the same degree but with concentration in Global Politics or Global Leadership.*</p>
<p>I know that employers don't think of double majors any higher but I have a strong passion for writing, photography, languages, and as broad as it sounds, helping people.</p>
<p>My main career goal is to eventually work for economic and social development departments in some type of international organization after I go to grad school.</p>
<p>Before ya'll start yelling at me for only being a sophomore in highschool, keep in mind I just like to throw around ideas.*</p>
<p>The reasons I am asking this question is to know:
- Will this make me more of a candidate for grad school? ( given I have work experience/ internships)-
- Is this path better than graduating in 3 years with only one degree?
<em>- What general career options would I have by pursuing these 2 majors?</em>*</p>
<p>Your college experience should be about learning what you want to learn and making the most out of your education. Whether you graduate in 3 years or go for a double major should take into consideration, your interests, what you personally would get out of each option, and the affordability of another year.
You are just a sophomore in high school, you will probably change your mind many many times. Relax and enjoy exploring your interests now.</p>
<p>Between the three you cite, I’d focus on Global Politics, it’ll be better for graduate school than communication or Global leadership (if “leadership” is as poorly defined as it often is, it won’t help much for grad school). If you have an interest in languages, get to an advanced level in one and as far as you can in another one. If you like photography, there should be space in your schedule to take Intro to Photography and Intermediate Photography.</p>
<p>I have to echo both the above posts. What on Earth is Global Leadership?!</p>
<p>If you already have a language you have an affinity for, stick with it and get to as high a fluency level as you can. That’s far more employable (and generally useful) than starting a new one that you’ll only have basic conversational ability in when you graduate. </p>
<p>If you enjoy writing, do you have the ability to do a double major in English or English Lit? That would be a good option as well. It’s a solid subject that provides a real literary background for your own writing.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I’ll probably focus on languages after college so I can retain it.</p>