I am a rising senior in high school and am having trouble figuring out a good major. I know I can change it, but I’d like to make sure that the colleges I apply to have majors I am looking for and that I atleast apply to the right “school” within that college. I’m curious to see what suggestions I’ll get if I list my interests. I do like my social studies classes and find some of the issues interesting. I also love English (700 R+W on SAT) and would like a career with writing. It doesn’t have to be creative; in fact, I find analytical writing fascinating on its ovwn. I’ve always been good at my science classes and found the concepts interesting(especially APES since it incorporated social issues) but I never liked labs. I don’t think I’m a pure scientist since I love soft skills so much. I was always the kid who did the research, writing, and calculations. As far as extracurriculars go, although I’m an art kid, I don’t think I necessarily want an art career (unless it suits my other interests too). My math skills are average (640 math on SAT). Although I’m on a slower math track at my school and I’m not exactly quick with numbers, I’m willing to learn. I think probability/data concepts are interesting, especially if they can be translated into writing. I’ll also mention that I’m generally reserved and introverted. I don’t mind a career that interracts or works with others, just as long as it’s not too involved (ex: doctor, therapist, preschool teacher, cold-call sales). My holland code is AIC, if that helps.
Seems like any of the various social studies majors could be of interest to you, since you like social studies, writing, and statistics. Examples:
Anthropology
Area, ethnic, gender studies
Cognitive science
Data science applied to social studies topics
Economics
Geography
History
Linguistics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Some other majors would have a component of applied social studies:
Business
Environmental policy and management
Public policy
Public health
Social work