Im a senior in high school and I need help with my college major that im thinking about taking.?

Question

I was thinking about taking marketing classes but I dont really know what to expect. what exactly does the corse consist of and will I have a hard time getting a job in the real world once I have aquired these skills, or will I just be getting in over my head?

Answer 1

we are always 'over our head' until we learn

hopefully, you will be blessed with great instructors, and when you get into the job market - you will find a mentor to show you the ropes

As a senior worker - I love to show all my tricks of the trade
to newbies - and they, in turn, keep me up with what is current,
and I learn new tricks

best of luck

more......questions to ask

Is the school you are choosing known for it's marketing dept?
When you choose your school - keep an eye out for seniors or graduate students - ASK them - who would you recommend for a prof for next term/semester?

I did not ask and took the dept head for one class - we were all slaughtered -
the grad student teaching the same class - had a blast - learned a ton - and got decent grades (had to grade on the bell curve - some 98's got b's)

Answer 2

Sorry, I can't tell you what to expect with a marketing major but I can suggest one thing. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you'll figure out what you want to do sooner or later, though it'll probably be later. Plenty of people change majors many times during college and most don't even get a career in what they majored in. I know how you feel because I'm basically in the same boat so I just suggest you try many different courses. Even if you think they'd be fun to try, take it because you never know what you'll like until you try. The way things are right now, it will probably be hard to get a job in your field regardless so please try to be patient because you'll only do yourself worse if you don't. Oh, and one last thing, if you can try to take an internship because that can help give you an edge over other new grads. Hope that helps and good luck!

*Edit*
Sorry, just thought of this. If you haven't decided on a school yet, it may help to go to a county college for your first two years to help get those pesky required courses out of your way so it (hopefully) won't be too hard on your wallet ;) then you can transfer to a four year school

Answer 3

During my first and second semesters in college, I took my required courses... math, sciences, histories, foreign language, etc. Itr gave me some time to get the feel of university life without immediately signing up for classes I might not be suited for. It also gave time to talk to college advisors and other business students. Just because you declare a major and minor does not mean you cannot change your mind. So, for the first year work hard, play semi-hard and be very observant always of what is going on around you in academics.

Answer 4

Think of all the hobbies you enjoy doing or like doing (computer science, programming, auto mechanic, electrical, teaching others, community support etc). Then once you finish your GE courses, you can concentrate on the major. I usually tell folks to think of things they like to do and enjoy doing it for a long time. That will become their life long term career, o fcourse, people tend to change careers later in life anyway, but go for what you enjoy most. That will get you in and will help build your resume for the next career change.