What is the best undergrad degree to get?

Question

I want to work in a nursing home or retirement community as either an Activities Director or Events Planner. Right now my major is Business and I am also thinking about getting a certificate in Gerontology (the study of aging). Should I switch majors? If so, to what?

Answer 1

Unless you are doing a degree in hard science (Chemistry, Biology, engineering) anything else is just a degree.

College is a time to try things out, average student changes their major 2.5 times.

Find something you enjoy and stick with that.

Never let anyone tell you, it is not possible to do what you love for a living. It is just a matter of having realistic expectations about what that job will earn you. If you can live with what your degree will earn you that is enough.

Answer 2

i dunno how important a business major would be to working as an activities director or events planner in a nursing home would be. i think getting a certificate in gerontology sounds fabulous. and extracurricular activities sound great! volunteer and/or work in some type of senior community or home, or something similar. you may find that the type of work you want to go into has a lot to do with supporting and nurturing and lifting up the spirits of the seniors you come in contact with. maybe a social work or social welfare major, or sociology specializing in nurturing/helping others, if thats available to you. talk to everyone you can, including academic advisors. talk to ppl who are in the field now and ask them what they majored in, and what there suggestions are for you getting into the field (in terms of what to study, where to work/volunteer, etc). good luck.

Answer 3

You might want to look into Health Administration as an alternate to your current major. This will most likely set you up for work in a healthcare environment.