College Majors/Minors

[eager2learn]

I just switched my major from Computer Engineering to Applied Mathematics. I am also pursuing a degree in Statistics as well. I currently have an internship with the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Upon graduation, I will probably continue to work at N.E.T.L.

[1savvydiva]

TTT

It's amazing what a difference a year and a couple of setbacks can make. I'm still on my original plan, (somewhat, I want to pursue a Master's in Nurse Anesthesia instead of Nurse Practitioner), yet things have just been postponed for about a year and a half.

What about ya'll?

[tld221]

am i the only one not in love with my major? ive been tryin to figure it out for 2 years now, and ive been through all of them: journalism, economics, afam studies, math, photography, communications, and now secondary education.

all of these things are great, but i doont have 100% passion for them. what if i dont want to be an educator after this semester? i cant fool around anymore, im about to be a junior, and i cant afford to keep "testing things out."

i've been to advisors and things, and everything sounds great, but not enough passion to do it. any advice?

[Ivory Tickler]

Although I have had a professional career in procrastination, I somehow wound up in graduate school (...meaning I wasnt ready to enter that twilight zone (gasp) known as the real world).

I went to a conservatory in where I majored in Piano Music Performance and minored in Mass Media.. (And to think I actually thought I could get a job)

"How has it prepared me"....the question is how much time do you have....
Firstly I learned the most important lesson in life.."Its all politics" ..I actually learned that sometimes your teacher "really does not like you". and there is nothing you can do about it.

Going to a white school I learned that they were not exactly welcoming to a chocolate sister who played everything from jazz to classical (and they especially hated gospel music)

However, with all of the drama of going to a conservatory I learned discipline...patience....strength...when to speak and when to shut up.....patience....how to clear my own path where there is no trail...and did I mention patience......

The internships I had was with the Columbus symphony, The Recording Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (aka The GRAMMYS) and currently I am at Steven Spielbergh's movie company Dreamworks (hey, nothing to do with music but the free advance movie screenings are cool)...What I learned most about my internship with the GRAMMYS was that everybody in the music industry, especially those who want to seem important, want to give you their verbal resume and whose "tour" they are on and when they go to the "studio" (blah blah blah). But I learned how to do things in a very professional manner, from interacting with artist to networking etc. I also learned that I dont like working for other people.


So currently I am a concert pianist.....(I decided this because it is obvious that I dont like to work a 9-5...and clearly I am a diva in training...yes I am the spoiled baby of the family) So lets just assume that if I dont become the next Lang Lang, or build a conservatory of my own, (or marry a rich guy)...lets just assume that I will be in a world of trouble.

[MizTigger]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

Questions:
What is/was your college major(s)?
What is/was your college minor(s)?

I'm currently a sophomore physics major. I don't have a minor.

FOR THE CURRENT STUDENTS
What do you plan to do with your major?

I really want to teach, but I don't think I'm going to pursue that just yet. After graduation I plan to enroll in the Doctor of Optometry program either @ Ohio State or UAB.

What internships have you pursued to better prepare yourself for the working world? [/B]

This summer I've been accepted to a research program @ Cornell. I plan to find a local eye clinic to volunteer with during my free time.

[brownsuga40]

well.....i am currently undeclared BUT i want to major in business with a certificate (at UMD we call minors "certificates" for some reason) in African American studies

[Ceekit]

Questions:
In Undergrad I majored in Family Studies.

What are you doing now professionally?
I am currently working as a Case Manager for a local Domestic Violence Center.

How did your major(s)/minor(s) prepare you to do your job?
It really didn't. I have had 2 casemanagement jobs since graduating Dec 99 and my on the job training helped prepare me for the job that I am in now. My internship was in a adolescent girl group home.

As for Grad, I am majoring in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy

I plan to work for a victim's rights organization, hopefully dealing with Child Abuse Legislature.

[Impressed SF]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4 :
The what do you want to be when you grow up thread over in the AKA forum got me to thinking based on some of the responses. I am sure many of us majored in similar things and for those of us who are out of school, we might be valuable resources for those who are still in school finding their way.

Questions:
What is/was your college major(s)? ANIMAL & POULTRY SCIENCE
What is/was your college minor(s)? BIOLOGY

FOR THE GRADUATES/WORKING FOLKS:
What are you doing now professionally? ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I
How did your major(s)/minor(s) prepare you to do your job? MY MAJOR/MINOR ONLY PREPARED ME FOR THE SCIENTIFIC ASPECT OF MY JOB, NOT THE TECHNICAL. I WAS ABLE TO GET CERTIFIED.

[nikki1920]

Questions:
In Undergrad I majored in Psychology

What are you doing now professionally?
I am currently temping at Citigroup (no, I cant erase the balance on your credit card, lol.) as an Operations Coordinator.

How did your major(s)/minor(s) prepare you to do your job?
It really didn't. Other than the people skills.

I plan to become a student again and go back to grad school to get a degree in counseling.

Word to the wise: dont change your career plan if you can help it.

[preachdawg]

Major: biblical studies/ religion
Minor: Communications


presently working for the Greater Los Angeles Billy Graham Crusade here in Pasadena, Ca as Production Coordinator. Any greeks here in Cali holla at me so you can come here about Jesus from one of this countries greatest evangelist. This is his last crusade ever.

[living4christ]

Major: English Language and Literature
Minor: African-American Studies

[Cali_Keisha]

Major: Nursing
Minor: Psychology

I plan to become a Neonatal Nurse and maybe go to Med school a couple years after working.

[Queencece]

Is Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice
With a concentration in Forensic Science

I work at my city's Police Dept right now, not doing anything with my major, but who knows where I can go from there and I learn so much by being in that atmosphere, so hopefully this degree will get me to where I need to go.

Q

[Gina1201]

TTT

[msn4med1975]

College Major: Psychology
College Minor: Biology

Graduate Degrees: MA in Counseling, PhD in Counseling Psychology (hopefully to be conferred July 2005).

Currently on Internship @ a Counseling Center
Want to take a Faculty position in a Psychology Department and continue seeing clients.