<p>so im stuck between these two majors. Neuroscience has been my dream major since FOREVER, but at the same time, ive also had an interest with the business field. I am behind in math which is causing all my doubts with Neuroscience. If i go the business way i can transfer faster, but if i stay with Neuroscience, i will be behind. I NEED ADVICE. I AM STUCK AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO.</p>
<p>No one can really tell you what to do, but what I advise is that you do what you love. Being interested in something and loving something are completely different. When you’re interested in something, it’s often a sort of passive reaction. Yet when you love something (ie when something is your dream/passion) it’s active and you seek to do everything you can to fulfill it. If Neuroscience truly is your dream, I say do it.</p>
<p>Here’s some inspiration:
[-</a> not a blog - Jump from theSky](<a href=“http://www.joshriebock.com/not-a-blog/2012/2/18/jump-from-the-sky.html]-”>http://www.joshriebock.com/not-a-blog/2012/2/18/jump-from-the-sky.html)</p>
<p>Minor in neuroscience. Do business. Love life. Switch business into minor and neuro to major if your preferences become stronger.</p>
<p>both majors are of minimal value with a sub 3.5 GPA. It’s easier to get a 3.5 GPA in business and if you fall below the penalties aren’t as harsh.</p>
<p>FYI though, if you’re behind on math stay AWAY from economics. Econ requires algebra and basic calculus along with some stats (relatively easy but being behind implies remedial work)</p>
<p>I used to be a Neuroscience major, and several of my family members are research scientists in the field. A B.S. degree in Neuroscience is worthless since you won’t have enough skill or knowledge to actually work in the industry. An M.S. degree isn’t much more helpful. A Ph.D is exactly what you need if you plan on becoming a researcher or a professor.</p>
<p>Getting into a Ph.D program is insanely difficult. You’ll have to maintain a near perfect GPA all 4 years of undergrad, and absolutely ROCK the GRE/MCAT/whatever grad school exams you take. There are thousands of kids with perfect GPA’s and GRE/MCAT scores . Think about how cutthroat the competition is . You’ll be studying day and night. And believe me, science classes are extremely rigorous. Being a science major isn’t a fun hobby you do on the side. It is a serious commitment and you’ll have to make sacrifices (like your social life) if you want to do well.</p>
<p>Assuming you do get into a Ph.D program and finish it, you’ll looking at a total of about 8-10 years of schooling before you can actually get a job. Even then, a job isn’t guaranteed at all, and you’ll be knee deep in debt.</p>
<p>And don’t think Neuroscience is as exciting as the Discovery Channel pop-psychology TV shows shows portray it. It isn’t all ground breaking exciting stuff. Neuroscience consists of REALLY hardcore organic chemistry and all sorts of crazy science. Go to a library and check out a standard medical textbook dealing with the subject. </p>
<p>I don’t mean to discourage you, that’s just the truth. I had to make the same decision at some point when I realized I don’t have the patience or work ethic to study for a decade just to MAYBE get a decent paying job in the end. However if you have a burning desire to do it, by all means go ahead.</p>