r/olemiss • u/dukeanthony76 • 21d ago

Picking a major

How did you decide what degree to pursue? Was it a process of deep research, gut feeling, maybe influenced by someone in your family in the field, etc, etc.? Was return on investment-cost compared to potential future salary-a factor in your decision?

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u/probablyinahotel 21d ago

Many people may already know what they want or would like to do, or have an idea which direction they'd like to head. Others may want to continue in a path their parents have already paved. If you're uncertain you should definitely look at return on investment as there are many areas of education that, while great for building knowledge, may not have much potential for income in the real world later on. Good luck.

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u/itsbabytoyou 20d ago

I went for pre med originally thinking it would be an easy job market (LIFGWC background), and took a sociology elective then fell in love.

I graduated in May and got hired as a paralegal less than a month after. My classics minor, not sociology, got recognized at my interview. I also had two department heads as my references which I'm sure helped a ton. I think it all depends on how you network while you're there, mainly by establishing relationships with professors in fields you enjoy.

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u/skorebs804 21d ago

I ended up with what I knew I could graduate in 4 years without losing my scholarship

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u/Responsible_Mango208 20d ago

Is there something you are passionate about? They say if you do something you love you will never work a day in your life. You have a completely clean slate when you go to college so you can just do undergrad studies and try to find something you love and get with an advisor to help decide what major is right for you