I am completly confused as to which major to pick. I want something practical and steady for my future with a business major. But I am also copnsidering to major in English which is more of what I am interested in. Which one should I choose? Or which one should I major or minor in? Please help, Thanks!!
2006-08-13 11:49:54 · 18 answers · asked by hellothere 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Do a major in Business administration and do ur minor in English...coz if ur major is business u culd do things like advertising, fashion, marketer or sales or maybe a companies CEO or maybe the boss urself!!! and if u have english u can achieve the world....so go for it!!!
2006-08-20 22:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by Waxxxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ME TOO
I'm in the same position right now.
I'm about to start college and I m not sure what to pick .....
Few months ago I was doing some research about English Majors and I found out that this major is VERY FEXIBLE when it comes to job hunting.
As far as I know employers value the English alot because this students can read and learn fast, they are well aducated and very professional, and let's face it .... when it comes to business or anything basicly every employer would like to have a well educated employee.
Thats one of the main reasons I wanted to Major in English but then again employers look for people who are specialized in one area.
So I'm thinking about Majoring in Business Management and English ( as a minor or probably major as long is posible )
To me seems like a good combination and it should open the doors everywhere ......... well at least I hope so .....but I'm gonna explore more when I start school.
Good luck
anybody has more info ...
2006-08-15 17:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your priorities. I'd major in business, and minor in English. That way you get the Business degree for steady work, and the English experience to put to use in the future when you can get out there and do what makes you happy.
2006-08-13 18:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I majored in English and minored in Business, and found very few job opportunities. Currently I work as an ESL teacher for $18/hour, but I have very little job security and no benefits. I am going back to school in September for a second degree in Education. My #1 best piece of advice is to join your university's co-op program, so that you'll get practical work experience as part of your degree program. This makes a big difference when it comes to graduating and finding a job.
2006-08-13 21:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not major in both? You could major in Business and English. Most schools probably require an emphasis in both of those majors. The emphasis in business could be management and the emphasis in English could be something like communications. The two majors would complement each other. And if done right you could still get out in four years.
2006-08-13 19:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself "What do I want to do for the next 50 years?" That might lead you in one direction or the other. Also consider which will better assure you of a job when you get out of college. What can you do with an English degree other than teach. Even that unless you have the correct other classes, won't be an option. But English might help in writing if that is where you want to go with your life. Business affords more options hawever, if you don't really like business it makes no sence to tough it out in that field. Only you know how you feel. Talk to your advisor and ask them point blank about job options in each field. Then go from there. Good luck!
2006-08-13 19:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by zoan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your choices should be what your mind and heart tell you. Think about business, and then observe how you feel about it. If it doesn't feel right, I wouldn't reccomend going for it. If you like Engish, then you should take it up as a major. No matter what you do, remember that life involves working hard, and it is always better if you have lesser majors and love them rather than having higher majors and hating them.
2006-08-21 10:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a master's in English, working on my PhD ... I started teaching English at the university level when I was 24, and I love it ... if you think you'd like teaching, Engl is good because you can structure your classes liberally, as long as you get the class objectives across. I'm very satisfied with my choice over something "more practical" such as business.
2006-08-13 18:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by danika1066 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should major in English and have business as a minor.
2006-08-21 13:50:23 · answer #9 · answered by Baby T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would major in business administration for the stability and minor in english so that you can still persue career there. They both work well together.
2006-08-13 18:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by UOPHXstudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋