<p>So I've been seeing a bit on this site that people kind of don't approve of aspiring politicians to be political science majors, for example. So I'm curious- while I get the thinking that the choice is kind of boring, doesn't it make the most sense to study the field that you see yourself going into? Say my dream job was to be an ambassador (one of my dream careers right now, I'm not totally sure what I actually want to do yet but let's say in this example that I know for sure), why is it "uncreative" to major in International Relations? People also say it's boring for a pre-med to major in biology, but wouldn't that give the best background for a future doctor? Sorry I don't mean to rant, I'm just a little confused about what's wrong with this. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>There isn’t anything wrong with it; people just put too much emphasis on ‘finding your passion’, and want to explore everything. You have a set goal, which is excellent – even a lot of adults don’t know what they want to do in life. Work towards your goal the way you think is best; IR is a good way to go.</p>
<p>You don’t have to major in political science to be a politician though. We’ve had many presidents who majored in things like History and Economics. All three majors make perfect sense for a politician. </p>
<p>Bottom line: If you want to major in International Relations, go for it. You could also find out what other ambassadors majored in and follow suit.</p>
<p>Major what YOU want to major in, not what others think you should major in. You’ll do better if you major in something you’re passionate about (because you’ll get great grades and meet like-minded people) than if you major in something you hate.</p>
<p>I’m a Poli Sci Major. It is dense and tedious at times, but also pretty cool.</p>
<p>As for the “Creative” majors, I know a few. They might be in trouble down the line.</p>
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I didn’t mean that you needed to be a poly sci major to be a politician, just that it makes sense to do so.</p>
<p>And thanks for all the encouragement guys, I really appreciate it, but I was less talking about myself than just being curious about the thought process behind thinking there’s something wrong with picking a major that lines up with your future profession. I’m planning on majoring in IR anyway (though I might choose Middle Eastern Studies instead, I don’t really know) and I’m not planning on other people’s opinions getting in my way; I was just wondering why people think there’s something wrong with that.</p>
<p>I see what you’re saying… and I think when people say things like that, they mean that you have your whole life to pursue your career… undergrad should be for exploring. So, if your going into business… don’t major in business because you’ll get on-the-job training and/or an MBA. If you want to be a senator, study something like economics or history so you can be a master of the issues and not just the process. There’s some truth to it, but if you want to be a doctor and you want to major in biology, for example, don’t let anyone stop you.</p>
<p>@smwhtslghtlydzed, I think what princessmahina is getting at is that there’s more than one way to get to a certain career. If you study what interests you, you’ll be able to apply that to your dream job.</p>
<p>I think a lot of the people who find something wrong with that are the people who have sort of a one track mind- go to college, major in something that leads directly into a certain type of job, acquire job, retire. That’s how a lot of people our parents age (not everybody, obviously, but many) did it, that’s how they expect our generation to do so as well. Maybe they’re overdosing on your creativity? :P</p>
<p>Nearly everyone on here is all about earning money and choosing practical majors. If poly sci is your passion, you will do well. Do what YOU want to do, don’t pay attention to anyone on here who will say crap about your major.</p>