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Old 04-12-2008, 02:59 PM   #6
jmmom
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Dan, you might be able to tell us a little more about what interests you and where you live. Which might help us identify interesting degree programs in your area.

One thought I would have: if you wish to return to college - which is a great idea in my opinion, and will give you so many options in life - you don't actually have to decide what field you will major in at this point.

Talking to others and asking a lot of questions, as you are doing here, might help you pinpoint your interest. But, even if it doesn't, that first year (or even first two years) at college could be where you explore different fields and THEN choose. I don't know the exact statistics, but common wisdom is that about 50% of college-bound students who think they know what degree and major they want change their mind anyway.

BTW, you do not have to be math-inclined to get a business degree, if that interests you. Likely you would need to take some accounting, some economics and a bit of finance. But those do not necessarily have to be math-intensive (depending on school and course). Beyond those, a business degree can involve lots of courses in marketing, advertising, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, organizational behavior and so on. So don't rule out that particular possibility if business interests you. You did say you don't see yourself in management in your current field, but I'm just pointing out that lack of math interest or talent rules out only a few fields (such as, I would say, Engineering and physics).
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