<p>I'm a computer science and economics dual major from a mediocre state college (UGA). I'm also thinking about minoring in Math. If I do minor in math, I'll be in college for 4 years and 1 semester (grrr). I've already taken calc 1-3, linear algebra, and diff eqs as both my majors have a basis in math, and I heard that these classes are the basis for applied math subjects like Comp Sci and Economics (and to be honest, from the classes I've taken, it's kind of true). My GPA is mediocre like my college, a 3.3. I'm a junior (2 or 2 and 1/2 years to go..woohoo). I've been looking at stats and what can I do forums. I think I'm screwed. I'm a lot better at economics than I am at computer science, but I get mediocre grades in both. I have yet to get an internship. I was planning on getting one next summer. I'd like to go to grad school, but my grades are mediocre. I'm not quite sure what I'd go to grad school for anyways. I've heard about financial engineering, but it seems uppity and something that smart people do, and I'm not smart. I'd like to be able to support myself one day by not working an hourly minimum wage job like I do now. My parents think I'm the world's biggest failure because I'm not majoring in something like Chemistry and try out for medical school. Sometimes I wonder if I am the world's biggest failure for not doing that. I'm sorry this is long. Please help.</p>
<p>I should add that I'm probably not the type of person who should actually get an IT job. I'm usually happy my program compiles correctly. The person next to me has finished the same project a week ago and is now making up a new project for his own amusement. I will get fired immediately in the real world.</p>
<p>Being depressed like that is going to help no one. You have to take action yourself. Computer Science is a very booming and futuristic major because of all the job opportunities available. You definitely should not be sad because that is a very good major. </p>
<p>You should look past what your parents are saying. If they don’t support you, you have to make a decision yourself. Are you going to live your life for them or are you going to do what you want to do? That is a critical decision to improve your mood.</p>
<p>You also don’t NEED an internship to get experience in the field. I recognize that your grades are not the best so you have to make up for it with different major related extra curriculars. Maybe work in a hardware store. Or work with a web design or computer fixing group. There are many other ways to gain experience if you don’t have the opportunity for an internship.</p>
<p>If you realize this major is not for you, you can always switch your major. You seem very depressed working through this major so if it is not the right one for you, change it. I would only recommend this as a last option because you would have to start over again.</p>
<p>I also wouldn’t recommend the minor in Math. You are already dual majoring and that courseload/work is probably overwhelming for you. Concentrate on what you already have so you can improve your grades. </p>
<p>tl;dr : Remember grades are not everything. Show passion and interest in your major using other options. Also, do you want to live the life your parents want you to live or do you want to live your own life? That is a crucial decision you will have to make if you want to get out of this depressed mood.</p>