Major: History? Enviromental Studies? Spanish?

College Majors
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<p>I am a first year college student at a liberal arts school. I am already considered a sophomore due to many credits I got in high school. Because of this I don't have as much time to decide on a major. </p>

<p>I love learning about history. It is just fascinating to me. I am currently taking a history class. I love it and am doing very well. However, I don't know what I would do with this major. I'm not interested in the jobs most history majors get.</p>

<p>I have always loved animals and nature so I thought I would also love environmental studies. I am in one class and I do not get very excited about what I am learning. This class is a first year course so that could be why it isn't interesting to me. I like sustainability and the environment but I'm not sure I like learning about it.</p>

<p>I am good at Spanish. I'd definitely love studying abroad to get better. My spanish class now is a lot of grammar but as I get better it should be more conversational. I love the language and the cultures associated with Spanish. Will a major in only Spanish be beneficial? I feel like it is usually paired with other majors. </p>

<p>What do you guys think about my major options? Which are most beneficial? Does it matter which I pick if I go to grad school and possibly go for my PhD after that?
Thanks!</p>

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<p>It depends what you’d want to go to grad school for. </p>

<p>I’d definitely say minor in Spanish, because it will look very good for future employment and then you can do something else for your major (people who major in just a language and don’t double major with anything else–I feel like they get limited options).</p>

<p>Maybe do volunteer hours at a museum or at a group that does environmental/sustainability work, and see which you like best. That will help give you a better idea of what career path to go towards after you graduate. </p>