Member of the Month

je_t.aime_canard
January, 2025

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

What's your major?

profile picture
shotvet
Posts: 302 - Karma: 1,614
Just curious what all of you like or are good at when it comes to academics.

So prospective, current, and past college students; what will/are/did you study in college??

I have my bachelors in biology and am working on a second bachelors in nursing
POLL
Edit Poll
Votes:

Take care when editing a poll; Options should be similar to maintain vote integrity.

More options will be added automatically as you type. You must supply a question and at least two options. No HTML is allowed.

Apr 5 2015 9:15PM
254 74
profile picture
ANDR01D
Posts: 1181 - Karma: 3,319
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering. Working on my masters in materials science and engineering.

That being said, powder is still the best major.
Apr 5 2015 9:17PM
2 0
profile picture
iFlip
Posts: 4544 - Karma: 19,145
That's a pretty narrow field ya have there, bud.
Apr 5 2015 9:17PM
2 2
profile picture
Mingg
Posts: 13997 - Karma: 49,715
Currently in Biomedical Engineering/Sciences at the University at Buffalo.


But I am switching to do a double major in Business(marketing) and Psych next semester. Pretty stoked on it actually.
Apr 5 2015 9:28PM
2 2
profile picture
ModMommy
Posts: 10843 - Karma: 57,725
Was Anthropology/Sociology, but I changed to Geography.
Apr 5 2015 9:31PM
5 2
profile picture
Spagett+
Posts: 3499 - Karma: 14,884
butts
Apr 5 2015 9:33PM
3 1
profile picture
taylor_gang
Posts: 309 - Karma: 260
Kinesiology: Sports Studies, Nutrition Minor
Apr 5 2015 9:53PM
2 0
profile picture
Nacho+
Posts: 3748 - Karma: 7,791
chicks
Apr 5 2015 9:54PM
2 8
profile picture
Nacho+
Posts: 3748 - Karma: 7,791
chicks
Apr 5 2015 9:54PM
1 11
profile picture
JAHpow
Posts: 7282 - Karma: 17,183
Mass communication with a focus on advertising and a minor in sports communications. I'll probably get a minor in PR as well because it's like one extra class.
Apr 5 2015 9:57PM
2 0
profile picture
WhatTheHuck
Posts: 503 - Karma: 2,161
Finance right now, may try to duel major with marketing. @ university of calgary
Apr 5 2015 10:15PM
4 0
profile picture
Wheaty214
Posts: 1687 - Karma: 841
I'm going to double major in Psychology and Nutrition/Dietetics, and then go into the field of Health Psychology.
Apr 5 2015 10:18PM
2 0
profile picture
shotvet
Posts: 302 - Karma: 1,614
Wheaty214I'm going to double major in Psychology and Nutrition/Dietetics, and then go into the field of Health Psychology.


rad. you somewhere in minnesota?
Apr 5 2015 10:21PM
1 0
profile picture
Wheaty214
Posts: 1687 - Karma: 841
shotvetrad. you somewhere in minnesota?


Yeah I'm going to school in Mankato right now.
Apr 5 2015 10:24PM
1 0
profile picture
SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,356
internet memes
Apr 5 2015 10:41PM
0 9
profile picture
katastrophe
Posts: 9 - Karma: 32
Started off as a Zoology major but I'm thinking about switching to Ecosystem Science and Sustainability next semester!
Apr 5 2015 11:07PM
1 0
profile picture
El_Barto.
Posts: 11661 - Karma: 24,350
i majored in Noob Thrashing and minored in AfroAmerican studies. Some day i wanna be Al Sharpton
Apr 5 2015 11:38PM
2 3
profile picture
JAHpow
Posts: 7282 - Karma: 17,183
Wheaty214Yeah I'm going to school in Mankato right now.


At MNSU? I was there last year. Were you around when that guy shot himself in the library?
Apr 5 2015 11:44PM
0 0
profile picture
*Nickdel*
Posts: 2264 - Karma: 956
Started off as an IT major then switched and graduated with a communications degree
Apr 6 2015 11:51AM
1 0
profile picture
pow_pow~
Posts: 1429 - Karma: 1,804
so many smart peoples
Apr 6 2015 11:59AM
2 1
profile picture
_CC_
Posts: 3890 - Karma: 747
Forestry and natural resource management from Colorado state. What possessed me to do both in 4 years I have no idea.
Apr 6 2015 12:09PM
5 0
profile picture
ggfski42
Posts: 651 - Karma: 700
Conservation Biology\Fisheries and aquatic sciences
Apr 6 2015 12:11PM
2 0
profile picture
Kretzschmar
Posts: 6728 - Karma: 98,814
Double major of Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis & Newschoolers Social. Might end up minoring in finance but we will see.
Apr 6 2015 12:12PM
3 0
profile picture
GregFlik
Posts: 449 - Karma: 1,069
Double Majoring in Molecular Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Russian at the University of Michigan. I school and regret every second since its either I get into med school or I'm boned.
Apr 6 2015 12:46PM
2 0
profile picture
no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,274
History. You may think that I am completely useless to society...and you are right
Apr 6 2015 12:56PM
11 1
profile picture
Dirac
Posts: 1304 - Karma: 335
MinggCurrently in Biomedical Engineering/Sciences at the University at Buffalo.


But I am switching to do a double major in Business(marketing) and Psych next semester. Pretty stoked on it actually.


bad idea
Apr 6 2015 1:05PM
3 0
profile picture
_69
Posts: 1774 - Karma: 4,982
Cat communication. Look it up.
Apr 6 2015 1:10PM
1 1
profile picture
Mingg
Posts: 13997 - Karma: 49,715
Diracbad idea


Not a bad idea.


I had too much influence by others on choosing my major initially. I got here and started getting experience in labs and other things and do not like it. Science/bio is awesome but the application of it in a career sense is not what I want to do. Business has a lot of things to build off of too. Business psych, marketing, financial analysis, accounting, to name a few. Which all interest me. So for me it's not a bad idea.
Apr 6 2015 1:13PM
4 1
profile picture
SHIZ
Posts: 384 - Karma: 365
Nursing right now but I'm really thinking about switching majors because nursing school makes me hate my life
Apr 6 2015 1:39PM
3 0
profile picture
corona
Posts: 12818 - Karma: 32,993
GregFlikDouble Majoring in Molecular Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Russian at the University of Michigan. I school and regret every second since its either I get into med school or I'm boned.


if you're actually serious about getting into med school why are you doing a double major?
Apr 6 2015 1:43PM
0 0
profile picture
Charlie_Kelly
Posts: 11955 - Karma: 12,302
KrotchDouble major of Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis & Newschoolers Social. Might end up minoring in finance but we will see.


Same. Majoring in Business Admin, Minor in Communications. Didn't and still don't know what I want to do but atleast I won't graduate college with a worthless degree.
Apr 6 2015 1:46PM
5 1
profile picture
KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
Granite_StateSame. Majoring in Business Admin, Minor in Communications. Didn't and still don't know what I want to do but atleast I won't graduate college with a worthless degree.


Good plan. I did the same. Not sure ended up doing finance/economics strictly because I had $40k of debt I didn't really want to deal with in the long term and I knew finance payed well. I always wanted to get into the food industry in a more business perspective not chef type of role.

Ended up doing investment banking for two years. Made a lot of money, school paid off and a lot invested away for my future. Now working at a Private Equity firm that does a lot of work within the food industry and I love it. Really itneresting mix of jobs. Plus I love my paycheck lol
Apr 6 2015 1:56PM
4 0
profile picture
Charlie_Kelly
Posts: 11955 - Karma: 12,302
KravtZGood plan. I did the same. Not sure ended up doing finance/economics strictly because I had $40k of debt I didn't really want to deal with in the long term and I knew finance payed well. I always wanted to get into the food industry in a more business perspective not chef type of role.

Ended up doing investment banking for two years. Made a lot of money, school paid off and a lot invested away for my future. Now working at a Private Equity firm that does a lot of work within the food industry and I love it. Really itneresting mix of jobs. Plus I love my paycheck lol


What was that timeframe like from graduation to where you are now? I've always been interested in investment banking, just no clue where to start.

I really want to end up being a terrain park manager for a decent sized resort. Year round job, salary, allows creativity, and I still get to ski. But idk thats years down the road. I really need an internship, just dont have the time since I have to work when im not in school. Would love to pay of my 80k in soon to be debt before sallie mae really starts dicking me. Any advice?
Apr 6 2015 2:15PM
1 0
profile picture
shotvet
Posts: 302 - Karma: 1,614
SHIZNursing right now but I'm really thinking about switching majors because nursing school makes me hate my life


I'm in a 15 month second degree BSN program so I know your pain. I think it'll be worth it in the end though, hang in there
Apr 6 2015 2:27PM
1 0
profile picture
GregFlik
Posts: 449 - Karma: 1,069
VinnieFif you're actually serious about getting into med school why are you doing a double major?


To be more competitive, as well as being able to get another degree while working on the side and helping me with the MCAT. As of right now it's a minor, but I can always take an extra 2 or 3 semesters and get it.
Apr 6 2015 2:31PM
1 0
profile picture
corona
Posts: 12818 - Karma: 32,993
GregFlikTo be more competitive, as well as being able to get another degree while working on the side and helping me with the MCAT. As of right now it's a minor, but I can always take an extra 2 or 3 semesters and get it.


Maybe it's different in the States, but here getting a specialization makes you more competitive in that field than a double major does in either of the two fields, so generally it's better looked upon for graduate studies since you'll ultimately only end up focusing in on one specific area.
Apr 6 2015 2:55PM
0 0
profile picture
Steezy_IN_KC
Posts: 2033 - Karma: 1,607
I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Avila University (a small catholic university) Double major in Business Administration and Marketing.
Other than the fact that I had no idea what I was going to do after graduation... My degree opened a lot of doors for me and allowed me the freedom to figure out what I wanted to do. Now I'm a manufacturer's rep in the commercial food service industry. Basically, I educate the end users on what products to buy to enhance their cooking experience as well as processes.
Apr 6 2015 2:58PM
0 0
profile picture
safety.third
Posts: 218 - Karma: 469
MinggNot a bad idea.


I had too much influence by others on choosing my major initially. I got here and started getting experience in labs and other things and do not like it. Science/bio is awesome but the application of it in a career sense is not what I want to do. Business has a lot of things to build off of too. Business psych, marketing, financial analysis, accounting, to name a few. Which all interest me. So for me it's not a bad idea.


thats unfortunate, the world needs more women in science. especially engineering. plus chicks who are good at math are hot
Apr 6 2015 3:29PM
1 0
profile picture
seward
Posts: 5233 - Karma: 2,174
architectural engineering.

math all day err day
Apr 6 2015 3:32PM
4 0
profile picture
airplaneface
Posts: 219 - Karma: 685
Aerospace Engineering...I like planes
Apr 6 2015 3:33PM
1 0
profile picture
GregFlik
Posts: 449 - Karma: 1,069
VinnieFMaybe it's different in the States, but here getting a specialization makes you more competitive in that field than a double major does in either of the two fields, so generally it's better looked upon for graduate studies since you'll ultimately only end up focusing in on one specific area.


In the states you can go into Medschool with any type of degree, but the main determining factors are GPA, MCAT (Medical School Admission Exam) Scores, and School you graduated from.

To do well on the MCAT you must study, a lot. So with a background of Biology, Chemistry, and other Medical-like classes in college will help you with the MCAT. That is why I'm taking them.
Apr 6 2015 3:37PM
1 0
profile picture
yeahno
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 3,414
International Political Economy and Environmental Policy.



Park is my minor.
Apr 6 2015 3:43PM
2 0
profile picture
ohmyglob8
Posts: 416 - Karma: 1,408
environmental science and policy with a minor in sustainability
Apr 6 2015 3:44PM
5 0
profile picture
last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
Went away from collage and got certifications instead. Wilderness first responder and NATEF certified. Have not gotten around to a ASE cert yet. Looking for my EMT B eventually so I can be upgraded from WFR to Wilderness EMT.
Apr 6 2015 3:52PM
2 0
profile picture
jpastor
Posts: 431 - Karma: 848
Architecture with a minor in Environmental Studies at Keene State College.
Graduating in May
Apr 6 2015 4:20PM
1 0
profile picture
corona
Posts: 12818 - Karma: 32,993
GregFlikIn the states you can go into Medschool with any type of degree, but the main determining factors are GPA, MCAT (Medical School Admission Exam) Scores, and School you graduated from.

To do well on the MCAT you must study, a lot. So with a background of Biology, Chemistry, and other Medical-like classes in college will help you with the MCAT. That is why I'm taking them.


yeah that's the same as here. but makes sense then. Just pretty much everyone I know who's gone to med school or tried to go to med school all did specializations.
Apr 6 2015 4:23PM
0 0
profile picture
Davin
Posts: 669 - Karma: 354
I go to St. Michael's College outside Burly, VT. I started off doing a 5 year program in Mech Eng. The program was through SMC and UVM. I was to take 1 class a semester at UVM.

Well I love Engineering and such, the workload was too much and the program was not ideal to be in. (Advisors did not know what classes I should take and other guidance/schedule issues)

Changed over to Computer Science and absolutely love it. I save a ton of money by not going an extra year and will come out with no debt thanks to a fat scholarship. Computer Science has been a lot more intriguing to me lately and I can't wait to learn more in depth topics.
Apr 6 2015 4:50PM
3 0
profile picture
isaacwrong
Posts: 2346 - Karma: 18,384
Hopefully Outdoor resource management with a minor in film production or film studies.
Apr 6 2015 4:59PM
1 0
profile picture
ABdrummer
Posts: 533 - Karma: 673
Molecular and Cellular Biology. Interesting shit.
Apr 6 2015 5:02PM
1 0
profile picture
Wheaty214
Posts: 1687 - Karma: 841
JAHpowAt MNSU? I was there last year. Were you around when that guy shot himself in the library?


No I was not fortunately, sounded pretty terrible though.
Apr 6 2015 5:30PM
0 0
profile picture
dmski
Posts: 328 - Karma: 360
Just graduated with an ME degree. That said I'd do a business and entrepreneurial if I had to do it agian but engineering is a good way of "thinking" and can be used in everything.
Apr 6 2015 6:16PM
2 0
All times are Eastern (-5)