<p>I'm begining to explore possible careers and in keeps coming up that the most enjoyable subjects are social studies based. I obviously want to make a good salary when I start working, and I want to keep as many opportunities open as possible. I'm participating in an internship program for the state government in place of a semester of my senior year (they give me credit) in order to further explore these possible majors and what careers using them may include. My question is then are these majors too limiting (which one is less so?) and are there any related majors that seem to appeal to the described interests and concerns? As a follow-up, what colleges be the most suited for this major (please propose ideas of colleges in the midwest)?</p>
<p>These two subjects are so common that most schools that you can name will have decent offerings. What sort of environment do you want in your college? Populatoin size? Intensity? Is cost a factor (do you need merit aid, for instance)? What are your stats?</p>
<p>Choose what is of greater interst to you. You will always do better if you are engaged, and you're there for an education, not trade school. Also, as I tell my daughter, you can major in anything you like if you get a PhD and teach, which is a pretty awesome lifestyle.</p>
<p>To answer DRab's questions, I'm very undecided about college environments. I'm participating in a summer program at Northwestern durring which time I hope to explore that possibility. Cost is not too much of a factor, but if there's a public school competitive with the better private schools, I'd probablly go there. As far as stats I have a 4.66 GPA (based on a 5 scale), 31 ACT score, after next year I will most likely have 6 AP (advanced placement) courses to my credit, member of the Math team, scholastic bowl team etc.</p>