<p>I'm in my freshman year of undergrad. I went in as a History major (wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do but I was interested in and good at History, so I figured why not?) and now I'm considering switching to be a Political Science major. I'm very much into politics, and would love to be part of that world. But I'm really unsure about it. I find myself unable to talk about my job prospects without sounding incredibly vague because, well, I don't know what they are. What can I do with a poli sci major in terms of actually being part of politics? Campaign management? Working in Washington? I'd love some specific answers because Google isn't helping all that much.</p>
<p>Part of me also wants to teach high school. I've thought about being a teacher since junior year of high school, but the lack of teaching jobs and the low salary frighten me. I'm not saying that I need a career where I can make tons of money. I grew up with very little money, money isn't everything to me. But I really want to do better, financially, than my parents have, and they'd like that for me too. And, again, there are such a small amount of teaching jobs available (especially on Long Island, where I'd want to live and teach).</p>
<p>And on the other hand, what is there for me to do with just a History major (without that Education track/teacher certification)? I've read that many business and PR jobs are held by those with degrees in various liberal arts, including History. Is there any truth to this? My mother doesn't like the idea of me switching to poli sci because she thinks it's limiting, and would prefer I stay a History major. I don't think she's right, but I'm realizing I don't really know a whole lot.</p>
<p>Hopefully people will read through all this and help me out. I'm really anxious, mostly because the school that I'm attending has a pretty rigorous Education track, and if I don't tell them that I'm going to go on it by the end of next semester, it would be difficult for me to graduate in four years.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>