College Majors/Minors - Page 7

1savvydiva · #1 01-03-2003, 04:32 PM

Thank you Miseducated!!! I am looking to take the MCAT next year so any tips you could forward me would be greatly appreciated! I am going to a medical university next year initially to do an accelerated graduate nursing track to become a Nurse Practitioner, but I think I still want to become a doctor. I know it sounds crazy to go that far as a nurse, and then go to med school, but that's what I want to do. I also feel that if I stick with my original plan to graduate from MUSC as a N.P., then apply to MUSC's S.O.M., I would be among the 'preferred' applicants. I will definitely throroughly check this site out (probably when I am bored at work

), I just skimmed over it just now.
Did you watch the show "Med School" on the discovery channel? They followed students in all four years of med school through their first and last semesters. I really enjoyed that show!

Anyway, good looking out...and I will look forward to any info you could pass my way. My primary address is OneSavvyDiva@aol.com, or you could use the addy in my profile! Thanks!

FLKING · #2 01-03-2003, 07:56 PM

Greetings to all,

My major in college was Business Administration and my minor was Computer Information Systems. I am currently employed as a Systems Specialist (E-Commerce) for a Telecommunications Company in the Midwest. I will be back in the class room come the summer

with aspirations of attaining a degree in Criminal Justice/ Forensic Pathology. I wish continued success to all that are holding down the fort!

FLKING
"The distance a man travels is not as important as the direction."

GroovePhi62 · #3 01-04-2003, 08:21 AM

Major: Finance

Minor: Management Information Systems

Currently working for fortune 100 company as a Tax Accountant II hours are semi chaotic during tax season like now where I'm at work at 5:30am on Sat. morning

Been with company for 4.5 years at this point and started in Investments(ESOP/ACATS Unit), went on to Personal Banker, and lastly my current position..After concluding my MBA hopefully God willing, I can set my sights at being a Trust/Estate Settlement Specialist. Primarily my current job fuctions include dealing with clients in our Private Bank (investable assets of over 3 million+), and preparing 1041's, 1099's, 1040's, and writing SQL reports to help with this homegrown system called Trustease. Believe me this is not the route that I expected to be on but in the business I'm in you kinda have wear different hats to get to that pinnacle point. I originally wanted to be a Cobol programmer....kinda obsolete now!

blackerican · #4 10-10-2003, 10:02 AM

Major: Forensic Biology
Minor: African-American Studies

ShiningStar83 · #5 10-10-2003, 05:00 PM

Major: English/Language Arts Education
Minior: Music/Vocal Education

Other Question: I plan to teach high school English, and possibly direct the gospel/concert choir while I am there.

Dedicated1 · #6 10-10-2003, 05:44 PM

Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Social Work

Graduate Studies
Currently working on my MSW

Gyrl7 · #7 10-10-2003, 05:57 PM

Major: Journalism
Minor: Speech Communications

LB1914 · #8 10-10-2003, 07:37 PM

Undergraduate Studies
Major: English(Liberal Arts)

Graduate Studies
Currently working on an MBA

1browngirl · #9 10-10-2003, 07:53 PM

Undergraduate
Major: History
Minor: Business Administration

My original major was Animal Science, I was going to become a vet. After taking biology/chemisty/physiology I changed my mind. Changed to history....not sure WHAT I was thinking. But oh well.

Currently pursuing my MBA (Human Resource Management)

The reason I am trying to get my MBA is because I am trying to move out of my current position as a CSR because my customers are all IDIOTS!! This should allow me to transition from one career to the next.

RedMusiq4U · #10 10-12-2003, 01:45 AM

Major(s): Textile Design and Marketing double
Minor: Music

My dream is to become a singer/ producer/ song writer after I graduate. I've been singing all my life, writing for the past 8 years, and producing for a year and a half. I was going to be a Music major @ 1st but so many people auditioned so I was accepted as a minor student. If I wanted to be considered a major I had to audition again, I was like Hell-to-tha-nawl and plus the theory and the eartraining was hard. I declared TDM 2nd semester freshman year and been sewing and designing ever since. I want design for recording artists one day and design bridal wear and evening wear 4 women, then work my way down to men's wear and have my own line of clothing (JUST LIKE EVERYBODY AND THEIR MOMMA). I also want to act (movies/ stage/ tv, choreograph, draw for a comic book company, any and everything I can. So wish me luck........you may be listening to my songs, wearing my clothes, watching my movies and doing my dances one day.

soulfulremix · #11 10-13-2003, 01:00 PM

It feels so good to finally be able to post a response to this thread. I registered with GC as a rising senior in High School and I'm finally in college so:

Questions:
What is/was your college major(s)?
I am a Public Relations major and Iwould like to pursue a double major in African-American Studies.

What is/was your college minor(s)?
I dont have any minors yet but I'm thinking about Internet Imaging or Photography.

What do you plan to do with your major?
I have no idea where my major will lead me but my heart wants to do something in the non-profit sector. I have this desire to change the world someday. Maybe I will only change people thoughts, but even that will have a huge impact.

What internships have you pursued to better prepare yourself for the working world?
I haven't had any internships yet but I have applied for an internship with Breakthrough Collaborative (a teaching internship) and I hope to do that.

cinammonkisses · #12 10-26-2003, 01:51 AM

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What do you plan to do with your major?
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My current major is Finance. I am currently also pursuing obtaining my license in real estate. With my degree, I plan on working for a retirement firm. African Americans and other minorities are the "working" poor. I hope to be able to take my degree and help educate others in the community on how to save their earnings so that they can live comfortably later on in life.

CRIMSON_DIVA · #13 10-26-2003, 08:33 PM

I am a Mass Communications Major with emphasis in broadcast journalism. I want to go to law school and eventually be either a political analyst or host and produce my own show geared towards the political issues facing minorities. This would emcompass political leaders and their platforms, different bills before congress, how to contact your mayor, representative, congressperson etc. Also giving minorities the pros and cons to big ticket issues that we many times don't know much about, just what the politician wants us to know.

Krisco · #14 10-27-2003, 01:06 PM

Major: Recreation
Emphasis Area: Travel, Tourism, & Commerical Recreation

Doing Now: Finishing up and Working with my paraphernalia company
Internship prep: Two, one at the AHA(Arkansas Hospitality Association) and Degray Lodge and Convention Center

Future Goals: Own my own cultural hotel and convention center...look forward to it in about 8 to 10 years! It will be the first of its kind, owned operated and supported by BLACKS!

highlight · #15 10-27-2003, 06:01 PM

My Major is Computer Information Systems
My Minor is Accounting

I would like to work in the Social Services via the Government. The SYSTEM needs some serious debugging.

I want to help the less fortunate in the African-American Community.

No internships yet. Just work experience in semi-related fields. I intern next semester though - only have 2 more classes. Also, I'm in an organization in my school for CIS students called CISTA. I gain practical, hands on experience (like installing computers/software in area schools). We help the community and we learn things that our professors don't teach. I'm also a member of the American Marketing Association at school. When designing databases, websites, etc. I will need marketing skills to help my client sell his product. I will need to market my skills as well.