Occupation/Major

[BlueReign]

I heard that! I don't know how I did it back then because looking back I don't think I had any real interest in it. No wonder I struggled!

[PhDiva]

I have a BA in History and Ethnic Studies and a MA in history and have taught jr. high school social studies for three years before pursuing a M.A. in higher education administration and a Ph.D. in educational foundations. I currently work as a professor in Women's Studies and the Humanities.

[SeriousSigma22]

Folks,

It really is interesting reading all of the various majors and actual career choices. I read in a Times or Newseek article that young adults will probably change their careers at least 3 to 4 times before they reach the age of retirement.

Serioussigma22

[GoldenGlow2000]

I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology. I was previously going for a Bachelors in Nursing but became bored with it in the 3rd year and picked up my minor (psychology) as my major. I have had 2 positions in the field. I currently use my degree but wish I would have went straignt into getting my masters in psych right after college, but I felt I needed a break! (I know you can feel me on that!) I am now enrolled to receive my masters in counseling (YES! It was what I was meant to do) But if I had the chance to go back, I would have had 2 majors. I would have continued my Nursing degree and had that as a back up plan! It's the $$ talking!

[smbt0306]

While in college I was a Political Science major with a minor in English. My goal was to study law and practice family law. Once I started taking classes on the constitution and the supreme court I knew that law school would be a waste of money. Those classes board me to death. There were some people in my classes that thought that stuff was just soooooo interesting and I was just lost in a storm. Once I graduated I said that I would either go into education or social services. I started with social services and I really liked it; I am not creative enough to become a teacher. I am planning to make a career in social services and my present goal is to become a Program Director. I am still debating if I want to stay in welfare to work or go to either mental health or work with children. There is just so many options that I can take.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by smbt0306

While in college I was a Political Science major with a minor in English. My goal was to study law and practice family law. Once I started taking classes on the constitution and the supreme court I knew that law school would be a waste of money. Those classes board me to death. There were some people in my classes that thought that stuff was just soooooo interesting and I was just lost in a storm. Once I graduated I said that I would either go into education or social services. I started with social services and I really liked it; I am not creative enough to become a teacher. I am planning to make a career in social services and my present goal is to become a Program Director. I am still debating if I want to stay in welfare to work or go to either mental health or work with children. There is just so many options that I can take.

I also considered becoming a Program Director, and I am also debating whether or not to pursue working in mental health or with children in the future. I have my BA in Sociology and Masters in Social Work (MSW).

[1browngirl]

I have a BA in History, most folks ask me if I wanted to teach. The answer is NO. I started out as an Animal Science major (wanted to be a vet) and then discovered that I had no interest in Science. So I changed to History because I always had an interest. I probably should have thought about what I was going to do with that degree - but you live and learn.

I'm working on my MBA (HR Management) now, hopefully I'll be finished in December.

Right now I work as a Recruiting Coordinator. But my interest is in Benefits and/or Compensation.

Recently I've been thinking about going back to school for my MLS and becoming a Librarian. I figure, I love to read, so I can use that to my advantage and do something that I like.

If I had to do it all over again, I would've started out as a business major. I also would've taken advantage of co-ops and internships so that I'd have experience and have a much better chance of landing a good job.

[lil_sunshine]

Not in the least! I got my BA in pre-law and I just became a licensed Real Estate Sales Agent. I'd rather be an entrepreneur than an attorney, especially since job security is out the window nowadays. Do I still wanna become an attorney? Maybe in the future once I've traveled on Entrepreneurial Road, but then again, who'd wanna give up on being their own boss?

[Gina1201]

I'm working in my field. My BA is in sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My minor waw Management Information Systems and my MBA is in general Business Administration. I currently am an investigative assistant for a federal law enforcement agency.

[cjoanell]

Originally Posted by Gina1201

I'm working in my field. My BA is in sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My minor waw Management Information Systems and my MBA is in general Business Administration. I currently am an investigative assistant for a federal law enforcement agency.

Nice...... I switched from Criminal Justice to Paralegal so I could work in the field to pay for law school.

[MsCoCo81]

Hello Ladies!!

I am so glad that I read this post. I am almost finished @ a tech college for Cosmetology ( I Love Hair!!!) But recently I have been thinking will I still want to stand up behind a chair after 20 years ( I am only 26) So I have decided to pursue my other passion of Psychology this fall at a local state university. I appreciate you all for helping me feel like even thought I have spent all this time for this diploma (which I am so proud of, because I can lay some hair ) That It is ok to want to better myself and maybe even try something out of my box! Maybe soon you all can call me Dr. MsCoco81!