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First of all no one said anything about “deserving” a higher standard of living. I simply stated what I personally would not be comfortable making. Second these threads are intended to help those who ask for help and obviously you having nothing to say. If you don’t like what you read then don’t contribute. Point blank.</p>
<p>Ok, so after all the advice and feedback, I’m contemplating majoring in Economics with a minor in Rhetoric. I figured that these are both fields that I can do considerably well in, with departments within my college that are pretty reputable. With a major in Economics I could work my way up to to a top Business or Law School (if I chose to) and hopefully work hard enough to attain a well-paying, and relatively secure job. I supplemented my Economics major with a minor in Rhetoric to delve just a bit deeper with my passion for the Media Industry. And if I find that I am truly set on Rhetoric as a possible path to a career in the Media/Film Industry then I may also consider transferring to another college my junior year with a good Media/Film background (USC, NYU, UCLA, etc) or possibly a graduate Film School. I’d first like to get most of my prerequisites classes out of way in order to figure out where I stand in regards to a possible major, field, or career before I become set on anything. How does this sound?</p>
<p>^sounds like a good plan to me. Just remember, picking a major is not an end-all. You can always switch majors in school (earlier the better, so you don’t waste tuition money) and choose to work in a different field than what you major in (as an internship, hobby, member of a student org. etc)</p>
<p>Looks good to me. I myself entered school with one major/minor and switched as well so don’t over think it too much. Best of luck!</p>
<p>How did you make 30k as a student? Inquiring minds want to know…</p>
<p>Instead of focusing on Econ -> Biz/Law School, why don’t you pursue a career in marketing/advertising in the media industry? There is a lot of cross-over between film and advertising; a lot of film directors/writers got their starts doing advertising and commercial work.</p>
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I worked full time 5 days a week (a fairly decent job) and took classes full time. It definitely isn’t easy but I don’t have the luxury of simply working part time. I would much rather be able to focus on school rather than work.</p>
<p>I apologize for roaming off topic.</p>
<p>@terenc I would consider that option but unfortunately my college does not offer marketing or advertising within it curriculum. I’m thinking of Economics as a possible choice, because the department is one of the best on campus and I do believe that I may be able to cross over between film (the Rhetoric Major/Minor has a Film Television Studies concentration) and economics, just as good as advertising/marketing.</p>
<p>You could do like so many people I know.</p>
<p>Start an average job up north and save some money. Move down south a few years later and enjoy the wonderful cost of living.</p>
<p>Where I live, we have some of the cheapest gas prices in the nation (we beat many places in Texas), some of the lowest costs of housing, and we live near the mountains and the beach, so vacations are affordable. Things like clothing can also be substantially less because we don’t have harsh winters and usually the “style” around here is about a year behind what is in in New York.</p>
<p>Seriously though, $50k is plenty to raise a family on. I know so many people who had average jobs up North, and then moved down south and were amazed at how much further their money went down here.</p>
<p>As far as specific degrees… Nurses make good money and they’re only a Bachelor’s Degree.</p>
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I didn’t say major in advertising. Most colleges actually don’t offer an “advertising” major. There are often equivalent majors like Communications, Media Studies, or, as you mention, Film and Television Studies.</p>
<p>I meant that you should pursue a career in that field, focusing on getting internships in that area as well.</p>