<p>i was seriously considering political science with a minor in international studies. however, i am not positive if i can handle three years of law school yet. i know for sure i want a graduate degree, but i tend to get distracted easily and i'm not sure if i could handle going through the stress of becoming a lawyer. i like to write, much better at english and history, love to travel, and love meeting people. what would be a good major/career direction for me?</p>
<p>Law, business, and politics come to mind.</p>
<p>For any of these, you might consider serving in the military in some capacity after graduation. If you graduate with a degree and do well on some tests, you can probably have your choice of role, serve your term, and then any of the three above things are open to you… law school, MBA, or running for office. I’m not sure how much different elected officials make annually, but I’m guessing it’s comfortable.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what you mean by a “profitable” degree. Aside from technical ones, most majors are pretty worthless in and of themselves unless you are good at something and driven to succeed.</p>
<p>"unless you are good at something and driven to succeed. "
- That’s true of technical majors, too.</p>
<p>“That’s true of technical majors, too.”</p>
<p>Good point. I wasn’t sufficiently clear, but meant to say that there are obvious career tracks where technical degrees have value, whereas anything in the humanities or social sciences leaves you entirely to your own devices if, as the OP suggested, making good money is the ultimate goal. Law school is an obvious option but he/she dismissed that based on what sounds like work ethic issues or an aversion to stress, neither of which bode well for success in any lucrative profession.</p>
<p>If you have people skills then go into business…</p>
<p>Maybe try Communications, Marketing or Advertising (if not Business). Any of them can lay a foundation for sales, which can allow you to make a pretty good living.</p>
<p>I have a few buddies that are still in their 20’s and are making a killing doing pharma/medical device sales.</p>