<p>I started filling out applications for college but I have no idea what to major in. I want a degree that will get me a job after college but I'm having a hard time getting excited about a "professional degree" such as engineering, finance, accounting, computer science, etc. or law school or medical school. </p>
<p>For a long time, I wanted to be an engineer because everyone told me that I would good at it because I'm good at math. However, I learned in high school what engineering really was and I realized that I dislike advanced physics and chemistry. I got good grades in these classes but I hated every minute of it. It might seem silly but I never had much of a social life in high school (I'm hoping college will break me out of my shell) and I feel that the intensity of an engineering major will allow me to fall back on that path.</p>
<p>Since I'm good at math, I've considered accounting and finance but I really don't want to work 12 hours a day on a computer dealing with someone else's money.</p>
<p>I really like reading about landscape architecture and urban design but architects have the worst unemployment rate of all college majors and I have no artistic ability or creativity which will hurt me in studio classes.</p>
<p>It's a shame because I find most liberal arts majors (like economics, history, anthropology, psychology, political science, etc.) fascinating but I have to settle for something I don't really like if I want a good job after college.</p>
<p>One reason I don’t want to go as undeclared is because I’m interested in majors that require important course work from the first semester. I don’t want to be behind if I do decide to major in them later.</p>
<p>It’s okay! I’m in the same boat too, undeclared major as well :)</p>
<p>I totally understand how you feel-- I’m good at math, but definitely don’t really feel like doing anything math related (or at least a lot) in my career. Here comes the cliches, but really, just find something you will really love to do in your job–and to find that out, it will take some experimenting in college. </p>
<p>Also, another thing to consider is that the high school vs. college experience is a LOT different: in college, in your physics class you will get to work in groups with other very passionate people and you may find that it’s actually something you could see yourself doing.</p>
<p>You could start on the engineering track and take courses in your other interests that would fulfill GE requirements. It’s a lot easier to get off the engineering track than to get onto it late in the game. </p>
<p>Are you interested in computer science? That’s something that has some math but less physics, and they tend to have good job prospects with only a bachelor’s. You can also go into a lot of different fields where your computer science background would be helpful, but you can work in a field that you’re more interested in.</p>
<p>Economics is not a typical liberal arts majors and can lead to a good job. You learn how to think, analyze, and write. Economics analysis uses math and statistics much more so than other liberal arts majors. And it is a versatile major that can be used in a variety of careers. I suggest you do more research.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses!</p>
<p>I guess I could try engineering especially biomedical or civil. However, I’m not sure how I’ll perform in a real chemistry or physics class since my high school teachers were pretty lenient when it came to grades.</p>
<p>Actually, my parents are trying to convince me to major in computer science but I would rather stay away from having a career focused on technology.</p>
<p>I guess my dream job would be working in an architecture firm but not as an architect.</p>
<p>What about becoming a Quantity Surveyor? It’s the money side of engineering but I believe you do get let out of the office onto site occasionally. </p>
<p>Statistics? My best friend is a bio-statistician working on research projects relating to cancer.</p>
<p>There is always classroom teaching- allowing you a much freer selection of majors/ classes. Particularly if you consider Elementary schools which badly need more male staff. Maths teachers can take their pick of locations.</p>
<p>If you’re worried the engineering class workload will make you a hermit, get involved in or start a club where your skills and knowledge can be applied for the good of the college and local community. Build something someone desperately needs. </p>
<p>Oh, and join a sports club regardless of your standard and go a couple of times a week. The benefits of regular exercise for mental well being are rarely taken seriously but it’ll go a long way to keeping you sane and socialising with non-engineers.</p>