<p>Literary and Cultural Studies---</p>
<p>Anyone know anything about this major/program at W&M? I'd love to major in L&CS but I've heard that it's not particularly well looked-upon, and the classes taken by jocks. </p>
<p>What are your opinions of this major in comparison to Sociology? Or, just your opinion of Soc would be nice too. And where could I go with a bachelors in either?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Although I never took a class in Literary and Cultural Studies, I also never heard it discussed negatively as a major that was inferior to other ones. It is good that you have some possibilities in mind already as to what you want to major in, but you will also come to realize that you might change your mind three or more times about what you want to major in before you actually declare your major. You'll be be taking a wide assortment of classes, especially at W&M, and there could be certain areas which peak your interest you would never expect. I took some sociology courses as electives at W&M and the professors were great just as they are in the other disciplines. While a history major, I realized over the course of my last two years that I had a great interest in cultural anthropology (something I never initially planned on until I stumbled into an anthropology course). You will find your niche. One thing that is for sure is that the level passion professors have for their classes at W&M is consistently high. They absolutely love what they do. In terms of career options, it really depends on what you decide you want to do. W&M will give you the skills you need, but you also have to be pro-active and go after what it is you want. If you want to work directly after graduation, make sure you talk with employers in advance and don't wait until you have the diploma in your hand to start testing the job market. Internships are always good for planting a seed with a company. I've known people who have majored in many different areas and gotten jobs that don't exactly match up with their major. It's really about selling yourself and showing what you have to offer. One last thing - it is a common misconception that you have to major in an area to go to grad school in that area. You could major in L&CS and minor in Sociology and go to grad school for Sociology. I majored in History, an area I loved, and wound up in law school. The possibilities are endless, just remember to be pro-active! Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the reply!</p>
<p>I don't know much about the major, but I don't think that many do either, which is probably why what [little] I have heard hasn't been particularly positive. I find the topic area to be very interesting, and broad, which can lead to many future possibilities, for example, grad school, as you mentioned.</p>
<p>Maybe I'll get the chance to sit in on a L&CS class sometime and find out for myself if this is what I want to study. </p>
<p>I'm now even more excited (if possible) about starting at W&M next year; you have been immensely helpful. Thanks again :)</p>
<p>you're welcome!</p>