Hmm, I'm in a pretty confusing predicament right now...

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<p>Throughout HS, I've never been resolute on what I wanted to major in. Right now, as a senior, I intend on double-majoring in Political Science and Economics. However, my mom is making a HUGE fuss over this, claiming that I should pursue a career in Medicine, since I'll make money more easily. She also claims that in the field I'm pursuing, it will be hard to make "good money". I find the Sciences to be somewhat interesting, so I'm really at an impasse.</p>

<p>Would I be able to make a decent living with the aforementioned double majors 10, 20, or even 30 years from? Like I said, I'm not really firmly set, so I'm trying to take into consideration the practical scheme of things. If I pursue a bachelor's in Pol Sci and Econ, how hard would it be to get a job with these degrees respectively? I'm trying to take all of this into account. How much would it usually pay around?</p>

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<p>It depends. After this, do you plan on grad school? For stuff like political science or economics, I would recommend grad school or professional (law or business, in this case) school.</p>

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<p>I recommend taking some poli sci and economics classes before you decide. And I think you should not write in stone what you are going to do because many people change their major in college.</p>

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<p>If she thinks medicine is "easy money", she is DEAD WRONG. It is, without a doubt, the stupidest and most difficult way to go about making money.</p>

<p>Either way, go ahead and major in whatever you would like; figure out what you want to do after taking the relevant classes. Take advantage of a career center or department of career services or whatever you have available at college.</p>

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<p>Lol my parents do the same thing to me....</p>

<p>Actually, at most colleges you CAN major in polisci or econ and still go to med school. you can major in ANYthing and still go there, just make sure u make the requirements.</p>

<p>That way, if you discover a passion for medicine/biology you could take that route, and if not you can go to law school.</p>

<p>Either way, most colleges don't make you declare 'till junior year.....</p>

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<p>Most students change majors a couple times before they pick one they like. Just don't wait until your junior year to pick one!</p>