I need some help deciding on my final major...

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I just finished my freshman year, and am still trying to decide on a major. At the beginning of the year, I had zero idea of what I wanted to major in, but I now have it down to two. I really like International Studies, because it would allow me to take a wide variety of subjects, but I also think Psychology is interesting. </p>

<p>With International Studies, I would hope to go into either business, law, or public policy. I also speak 3 languages, so I think this will really help in finding a job. With Psychology, I would go into either social work or education. Ideally, I would like to double major, but I've been planning it out, and it seems like I would only be able to do it if I ONLY take the rest of my classes in those two subjects, and take a lot of classes during summer, which might be bad if I want to work or intern during the summers. </p>

<p>I think if I would have known that I wanted to double major before this year, I could've planned it out and done it successfully, but I'm more glad that I even found something I like at all...! Also, I was even looking at a minor in writing and I think this is something I would love to do, but wouldn't be able to if I double majored. Can anyone please offer me any advice? Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>Have you considered org studies? I’d look into it. From what I’ve heard, it’s like a mix of polisci, econ, and psych. Also, think about maybe the ford school or PPE. Just throwing some things out there.</p>

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<p>You don’t need a psych degree to go into social work. You only need to get an MS in social work. </p>

<p>It helps to start with the career and work backward. What do you mean you like public policy? You want to be an elected official or a government administrator or a researcher? </p>

<p>Just curious, what languages do you speak? </p>

<p>I like the suggestion of the Ford School because it’s one of the more practical majors. You want to go into PP and there you’ll get a degree in that.</p>

<p>You could get a degree in education, which is practical, or in a subject where you can get a teaching certificate from the school of ed. Can you major in one of the languages you know and get a teaching cert. in that?</p>