<p>For the last 2 years I have had a very hard time deciding on a college major. This december i will be done with a 2 year degree in liberal arts. I cannot decide on a major. I have been researching what i could for these 2 years. When people ask me what i could see myself doing the first things that come to mind is president of the united states, space man, Rock star, Hero, Famous actor, etc. I NEVER let people know this is what im thinking because i think so seriously about it that im almost sure it would make them either angry at me, pity me, or question my sanity. So i always reply with i dont know, or play it off as being careless of my future, which deep down i think about everyday. I like playing my guitars, and i like performing, thats my favorite thing of all time. I want to go to college to expand my knowledge. So far in my liberal arts degree classes of intrest where philosophy, music, english, public speaking, psychology. The other classes i enjoyed also, but these 5 were the ones i am really good at or at least feel i am good at. I really like learning and i like reading alot too. I have to get smarter though and college has been good guidance so far. my family tells me practical majors. I figured tho if im going to "throw away" my entire life to become a starving artist in some feild i should at least get a 4 year degree in something that will make me more intellegent, and open my mind to new interests. I have the burning passion and willpower to do anything in the world, im just not sure if i know what im doing at all. It would be a shame if i never succedde. Its just whenever i imagine myself doing any kind of job it just dosent feel like me, i feel like i should be doing something extrodianary.</p>
<p>Most people who go into politics have degrees in things like history, economics, or political science, so if that’s your dream, one of those might be a good path.</p>
<p>Try a major in psychology and a minor in music? That way you can go for the music industry and if it doesn’t work out you can do a lot with a psychology degree</p>
<p>That’s a good idea, I didn’t think about choosing a minor! Part of what gets me down about transferring to a 4-year school is haveing such a concentration in something. A minor could be just what i need to open myself to different areas of studies will i concentrate on something.</p>
<p>Yes definitely! And if you want to invest extra time you can do a double minor just to broaden your education and make you stand out from future applicants for a job. Have fun and good luck!</p>
<p>Musician’s, astronauts, actor’s, the odds of becoming one is astronomical. You’d have a better chance at running for President or being hit by a meteorite. I had aspirations like these at one point in my life(when I was younger), but I realized that those aspirations were foolish as I grew older. When you are younger, you can try taking these kinds of shots, but as you grow more older and more mature, you realize you have to become more conservative. I know plenty of good musicians and actors who really deserve to be on the satge instead of todays Britney Spears and Lady Gaga’s. But do you know where they are? In the subways, on the streets of New York, with their hats on the ground, so they can pick some spare change. Selling bottles of water for a measly buck, to keep you cool, and try and keep themselves funded. I am a musician as well, I’ve played Carnegie multiple times, but never pursued a professional career out of it. Why? Because I love the music, I love the soul of it, and when you go to industry, you sell that soul for corporate profits otherwise you starve. Now I’m not saying, don’t play music, but do it as a passion, nothing more than a hobby, like a car enthusiast who works on his own cars for fun.If you just want a degree where you can think, I’d say go for philosophy. However, if you want something where you can actually do something with your degree, pick a hard science, an engineering degree, or accounting/finance/economics degree, as long as its not a business administration degree, which is worthless.</p>
<p>“So far in my liberal arts degree classes of interest where philosophy, music, english, public speaking, psychology.”</p>
<p>Just looking at this list and reading your initial post, I see someone who likes ideas and concepts, but not details. Stay clear of accounting, engineering and the types of professsions that have a prescribed way of doing things. </p>
<p>Here are some thoughts.
You can major in philosophy, and you would need an advanced degree. Teach at college level? Law school?</p>
<p>Music - Frankly, are you talented enough? The posts I’ve read on successful music majors say that the students eat, sleep and daydream music. If that is not you, it is a hobby. I have a D with such a hobby.</p>
<p>English - Literature or teaching or what? English majors I know are teachers, lawyers or stumbled upon something that utilized a secondary skill.</p>
<p>Public speaking - While that is fun, what are you going to do with it? Communications major? Broadcasting? Sales? Law?</p>
<p>Psychology - Lots of avenues here. Ph.D., MBA, Law… But you will need an advanced degree to make something of it.</p>
<p>Have you thought of visiting the career center at school? Are there any personality tests they can do which would give you more insight into your talents and interests?</p>