Help!!! I need advice about school!!!?

Question

I'm starting college soon, but I'm not sure what to take, I initially wanted to get a business degree, but alot people are saying that its over rated.All this degree stuff is really new to me, I just want something that I can use and not be in one of those situations where I have all these student loans and no job. Are there any suggestions? I really want to take fashion, but everyone's like you wont be able to find a job, but that's where my heart is. I dont know what to do!!!

Answer 1

Keep this in mind: college students change their major an average of 2.5 times. Most people who start college with one idea generally end up with a different idea, and that's great - that's what college is all about, opening you up to new possibilities. Don't go with whatever sounds great or hot or impressive.
This is your time to explore. So spend your first year taking general education courses and exploring a variety of majors. Try any class that seems interesting to you - fashion, accounting, earthquakes, history of rock&roll, sociology, psychology, calculus, human anatomy. If it catches your interest, take it. Eventually one class will really excite you, and in the middle of the semester you'll realize this is it, this is what you want to major in, this is what you want to know everything about.
Any don't worry about deciding the rest of your life - your major doesn't have to determine the rest of your career. People usually find jobs in a related field, but it doesn't mean you're stuck there forever. Most employers are impressed with a degree from a good school, but know they need to train up with work experience anyway - your background in the field is a plus, not a prerequisite.

So go take a bunch of classes, and discover where your passion lies.

Answer 2

I just recently graduated about a month ago and was in a similar boat as you.

My college career began as a Business major but I switched after my second year to Economics and Advertising due to the reason that you mentioned...I also believed that the Business major was "overrated." In addition to that, there are a lot of Business majors out there so it would ultimately be harder to find a job with that particular diploma.

However, I've been working at an Investment Bank since graduation and have found the business major to be probably the most practical major out there. What I mean is that all of the courses in the business curriculum are meant to train you such as Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Business Policy, etc. These classes give you a foundation of what you should expect upon entering any business related field. Basically, you'll have the background to do well.

As an Econ major you find that everything is theoretical compared to the practicality of Business. Just a comparison of a liberal arts versus a business major.

Maybe consider double majoring in Fashion and Business. You would develop skills that would help you do well in both worlds.

With respect to finding a job in any field, all I can say is expand your social/people network heavily while in college. Meet everyone. Hell even Facebook everyone. You'll find just as good of a job maybe even better if you know people than with a high GPA. People know people and most are willing to help you out if you are good to them.

Answer 3

A Business degree is pretty universal. If you are truly passionate about the fashion industry it is a good place to start. I am currently finish up degrees in Business, marketing, and management. I feel like that leaves alot of doors open. Just be sure to start with the core classes first. That way if you change your mind you have not wasted any time or money.

Answer 4

the first semester or two of college are all your basic liberal arts classes. and a high percentage of college students end up changing their major at least once in their college career so don't get too bent out of shape about choosing a major.

If fashion is where you heart is, u might consider it as a minor, and major in a subject that you feel more confident that you can easily make a career out of.
Speak with your advisor and/ go to your local library to be provided with additional resources that can help you choose.
you are still young. good luck. You'll make the right decision.

Answer 5

Who is this "Everyone?" It seems that every time you express a desire to major in a subject, he tells you it's not right for you. Stop listening to him and go with your own interests. You have a lifetime ahead of you. Follow your dreams. There's a place for you in business or in fashion, but you need to make a commitment. Fortunately, your first two years will be spent taking many required courses. Elect courses in both business and fashion and determine which you really like best. Good luck.

Answer 6

kenneth cole started out of the back of a trailer, so you can start small. Decide what else you could do and have fashion as a passion on the side.
having a business degree is only overrated if you don't learn anything.
the first year of school is mostly classes that you will need for any major.

Answer 7

you really have to know what you want to do and your desire bec after college you will be looking for a job to build your career and you will be stuck doing the things that you took in college. so it is very important that you like the field you choose in college. accounting is a nice business degree and it is very easy to look for a job even the starting job while you are going to school. a lot of school work and studying but it feels good to accomplish something out of the hard work. goodluck.

Answer 8

You know yourself and should listen to your inner self. I see no reason not to take fashion.
We got no support in our career change, and we're at the top of our game.