<p>This is probably my first post requesting advice on these forums since I was applying to colleges a few years ago. Anyway, I have really specific academic goals I am pursuing and really enjoy. I am a junior at Cornell University double majoring in Economics and Government, and double minoring in International Relations and German Studies. However, I'm not sure what career options/interests are. I guess my academic interests together would be best described as international political economy.</p>
<p>When I tell people my academic interests, they usually think lawyer, but I honestly have little interest in law. Maybe something with international trade law or something might be interesting, but I have no idea what specific careers that leads to, or what other areas of law that involves economics/international relations there are. I've considered the Department of State (my uncle actually worked there his entire life and is currently an Ambassador). However, I would probably want a career with higher pay (not that wealth is everything and I'm sure I could probably live comfortably on a State Department salary). </p>
<p>I'm not really sure what my options are and where they would lead me. I suppose graduate school is an option, but I'm not sure for what. I would say not economics (at least full-out economics) since math isn't my strongest suit. I'm not sure what my graduate school/law school prospects would be like. My GPA is sort of low (currently a 3.35, trending upward though so maybe I'll graduate with a 3.4 or 3.5...freshmen year was rather low for me).</p>
<p>Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on meeting with the Career Services at my school sometime in the near future (and when I can find the time), but I figured I'd turn here for now to get as many suggestions as possible. Thanks in advance!</p>