<p>So, I'm a Sophomore at a top 20 university just now looking at what I want to do with my life. I've explored different options from the medical (shadowed a reconstructive urologist, nephrologist, and PA, volunteered at a hospital and children's cancer clinic) to law (spoken extensively to a very successful U of M law school graduate) fields. Now, I'm looking into top MBA programs. </p>
<p>Currently, I'm considering becoming an English major, but I often hear the warnings that a liberal arts major will hinder options after graduation. Others tell me that its nonsense and that one should pursue whatever they wish for undergraduate, especially if they're considering their MBA or looking into a pre-professional program. My main concerns are:</p>
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<li>I won't be able to get a decent job and thus work experience after graduation. I've heard that smaller, in-training management positions are open to most majors and English majors are becoming more desirable due to communication skills becoming poorer among college graduates. I don't know how veracious many of these claims are, however.</li>
<li>It'll be more difficult to enter a top MBA program with an English degree.</li>
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<p>I did my first year at a state school to cut down loans (finished with a 4.0) before transferring to Emory, but considering that I continue with a fairly good GPA (3.5+) and am able to garner work experience, will I be competitive for some top programs? I'm also a Mexican-American URM (sorry to have to note that, but I'd like to see if it holds any relevance).</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>