Working and living in southeast Asia

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<p>I just got accepted as a transfer student to Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as a development sociology major. My goal after graduation is to work in either southeast Asia or Bhutan. I'm guessing that development sociology isn't exactly a valued major in that part of the world.</p>

<p>Most people would recommend engineering as a career option, but that just isn't me. I could possibly switch my major to international agriculture and rural development, but that would likely preclude me from getting a minor. Would that be a valued major? Another option would be to keep my current major and pick up a minor in either international trade and development, applied economics, or agribusiness management. Would that be a good idea?</p>

<p>At this point I haven't really decided if I want to work for an american business oversees or try to find employment with a local company over there. Any advice you guys have on potential educational or career paths would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Btw, I am white, male, was born in America, and as of now do not speak a foreign language (I might start Thai or Khmer next semester though).</p>

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<p>Well, you’re definitely in the right school for your stated areas of interest. </p>

<p>I would agree that the major in development sociology will not be as valued. Go with a major either in international agriculture or in one of the concentrations in applied econ. There seems to be a fair amount of overlap in courses that you can use for these majors, so choose based on the primary direction of your interests. Perhaps, you should talk to faculty with recent experience in the region who could advise you about where the best opportunities lie.</p>