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Zephyr · 06-29-2009, 03:45 PM

I enjoyed my studies. I think my degree is officially in biomedical science, with a minor in biology (haven't thought about it in awhile). It was good because in my core courses I didn't have to focus on one specific thing, but rather got a bit of biology, a dash of genetics, a smidgen of biochemistry, and a helping of inorganic and organic chemistry. The program also allowed for a wide selection of "free" electives, for which I usually took classics or anthropology or philosophy, etc.

My grades were excellent, but it's the kind of program where you almost have to go on afterwards, either to grad school or into a professional program eg medicine or pharmacy. A Bachelor of Science degree by itself kind of leaves you hanging.....it's incomplete.

Although sometimes, if you graduate from a school with a good reputation, just having that degree can impress a prospective employer, even if the job doesn't make direct use of it. A couple years ago someone was really hard after me and seemed interested in interviewing me because of that, but I didn't follow up.

You should probably study something you enjoy. The other stuff will probably work itself out.

bowlingpins · 06-30-2009, 10:29 AM

I am not sure what the career path to work in nanotech is but if CHE is a prereq and it isn't something you enjoy, I suppose you could just wait it out till you get to the nanotech classes. It's true that "if you find something you love you never work a day in your life."

I enjoy most of my classes but there are few such as statistics which make me want to put holes in the wall with my head.

rawrboy64 · 07-02-2009, 12:37 AM

My major is: undecided. Best major ever.

Melinda · 07-02-2009, 01:11 PM

Actually, I am in a similar position. My major is international studies, and in looking back I realized I hated nearly all the required classes I've had to take for it. Of course, the language classes I've taken (which are required too) have been amazing, and I've loved the elective classes too--most of which were political science classes. When I think about it, maybe it would have made more sense for me to be a poli sci major, but I don't regret my choice per se.

As far as career choices go, I have no idea what I want to do (still), so I couldn't say whether or not my job will be centered around my major. I have a feeling it won't, though. Nonetheless, I hope I get something that can at least help me make the most of my language knowledge...

eagleheart · 07-05-2009, 12:57 AM

I started out as a Sociology major. Then I fell in love with Spanish so I made it my second major. Eventually I found that sociology, while interesting, wasn't so much my thing, and I didn't plan to go on with it. So I changed sociology into my minor.

bezoomny that's so cool, I want to continue Greek courses...

MavenMI6Agent009 · 07-06-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallic

Do you like your major? Do you actually enjoy the classes that are specific to it?

no

07-05-2009, 12:57 AM	#25 (permalink)
eagleheart Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 870	I started out as a Sociology major. Then I fell in love with Spanish so I made it my second major. Eventually I found that sociology, while interesting, wasn't so much my thing, and I didn't plan to go on with it. So I changed sociology into my minor. bezoomny that's so cool, I want to continue Greek courses... __________________ "You think BUGS are cute!"

06-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
Zephyr Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,577	I enjoyed my studies. I think my degree is officially in biomedical science, with a minor in biology (haven't thought about it in awhile). It was good because in my core courses I didn't have to focus on one specific thing, but rather got a bit of biology, a dash of genetics, a smidgen of biochemistry, and a helping of inorganic and organic chemistry. The program also allowed for a wide selection of "free" electives, for which I usually took classics or anthropology or philosophy, etc. My grades were excellent, but it's the kind of program where you almost have to go on afterwards, either to grad school or into a professional program eg medicine or pharmacy. A Bachelor of Science degree by itself kind of leaves you hanging.....it's incomplete. Although sometimes, if you graduate from a school with a good reputation, just having that degree can impress a prospective employer, even if the job doesn't make direct use of it. A couple years ago someone was really hard after me and seemed interested in interviewing me because of that, but I didn't follow up. You should probably study something you enjoy. The other stuff will probably work itself out.

06-30-2009, 10:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
bowlingpins Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 523	I am not sure what the career path to work in nanotech is but if CHE is a prereq and it isn't something you enjoy, I suppose you could just wait it out till you get to the nanotech classes. It's true that "if you find something you love you never work a day in your life." I enjoy most of my classes but there are few such as statistics which make me want to put holes in the wall with my head.

07-02-2009, 12:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
rawrboy64 Status: trying to survive college Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: la la land, CA Gender: Male Age: 19 Posts: 141	My major is: undecided. Best major ever.

07-02-2009, 01:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Melinda Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Female Age: 21 Posts: 100	Actually, I am in a similar position. My major is international studies, and in looking back I realized I hated nearly all the required classes I've had to take for it. Of course, the language classes I've taken (which are required too) have been amazing, and I've loved the elective classes too--most of which were political science classes. When I think about it, maybe it would have made more sense for me to be a poli sci major, but I don't regret my choice per se. As far as career choices go, I have no idea what I want to do (still), so I couldn't say whether or not my job will be centered around my major. I have a feeling it won't, though. Nonetheless, I hope I get something that can at least help me make the most of my language knowledge...