Some Help Please

College Majors
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<p>Hello. I'm looking for some advice because my college department hasn't been very useful. As of right now I major in Journalism and History, with a minor in Spanish. I've come to the conclusion that I have no desire to study history, and I have the ability to change my major and graduate on time. Obviously, I'm not going to just major in journalism because that wouldn't be very useful. But I'm having trouble trying to figure out what would be a good fit for me. </p>

<p>Honestly, I have a math and science phobia. I didn't like Bio (got an A in Lab/B+ in the class) and Astronomy was surprisingly difficult (B+ in Lab/A in the class). I know I wouldn't understand physics or chemistry so that's out. </p>

<p>Math, is not my best subject, unless I spend hours upon hours studying it (Got an A- in Pre-Calc and B+ in Calc 1). </p>

<p>Just to give some extra information:
- I tried an Accounting class but it wasn't for me. I just ended up confused and unable to do the work, so I dropped the class.
- I enjoyed Economics, my college offers a BA/BS in Econ, but I'm worried if I continue with Econ my 3.8 GPA might drop because of math in the future classes.
- I've also taken Political Science and find it interesting but I had opted for history instead.
- I really have no interest in becoming a lawyer.
- Interacting with people is a big part of a career for me, I'm a 'social' person.
- I enjoy volunteering and have volunteered for soup kitchens/food pantries. </p>

<p>I have enjoyed my journalism classes, english classes, languages (I know some Italian as well but that's neither here nor there), gender, sexuality classes. </p>

<p>Right now, I'm deciding if i should transfer, I have gotten accepted into New Paltz and SUNY Plattsburgh, for journalism. </p>

<p>My current college hasn't been much help in trying to figure out a future career path, I've taken career tests, to see what would suit me, and they all come back to accountant, lawyer, teacher. No help whatsoever. </p>

<p>I just need some advice on something to study based on my interest because it feels like I'm taking up space more than anything right now. And I just need to decide because I'm wasting time, since many internships ask for certain skills/majors. </p>

<p>I'm not asking for anything concrete, just a few ideas. Money, well, I would like to make a decent amount, but I'm not saying it's the deciding factor in a career.</p>

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<p>Political Science, maybe? If you’re looking to go into journalism, political science could be helpful if you’re reporting on something going on with the government. Since you’ve decided against History, is your interest in political science stronger now?</p>

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<p>Does your school have a sociology or American studies major?</p>

<p>In terms of good skills to have, find a statistics course that focuses on concepts rather than math. Look at your social studies departments’ statistics courses for majors. Take it pass/fail if possible. So much news includes references to statistical findings; if you can translate them into English, figure out if they make sense, and write about them clearly, you’ll have a valuable talent.</p>

<p>Fluency in Spanish could give you a large advantage.</p>

<p>Find out just how much math is needed in those economics classes. It may not be as much as you fear. And an understanding of financial issues also will be useful.</p>

<p>Be sure you can use a digital camera, a smartphone, and social media.</p>