Political Science Major, what to do with life??

Answer 1

As a Poli Sci major myself, I have to agree with the other answers. There are many choices open - and do not get hung up on the major itself. Many people I went to school with went to law school. Still others went the business school route. There is of course the obvious government jobs.

My suggestion is to try internships in different paths and see which seem more rewarding. That is how I decided that elementary teacher was where I was happiest.

Answer 2

Political Science is often a means of getting into local or state politics and looks good on the resume for a politician so people will think he is qualified for something. It is also good if you want to be a behind the scenes sort of person for a candidate. You keep track of the pulse of everything and work as sort of a spin doctor. You may also work on speeches etc.

Answer 3

Many Poli-Sci students are Pre-Law if that is your interest. Others begin looking for jobs with state governments as interns to get a foot in the door. Many also begin looking at the local level entry jobs into government. Then again, several have taken the military route.

Answer 4

I became a social studies teacher at a high school for at-risk kids in an inner-city program. No regrets and I feel I am doing something to make the world a better place.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

live it - a versatile degree- beyond the obvious - working in for the system or going onto grad school - there is the NGO field - working with of for democracy programs, journalism programs, teaching programs, Peace Corps - don't get stuck in "my degree is my career" - its just a step and often a check mark to other things

Answer 6

teach others. :)