Economics major

Toshtemirov
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:43:34 +0000

Serious101, "Also, I think it is a serious mistake to be specifically seeking out a major that will “challenge you.” If you’re primary goal is to start a good career after graduating, the “challenge” of your major should not be a factor at all. The more challenging your coursework is, the harder it will be to maintain a high GPA, the harder it will be to do productive extracurricular activities while you are struggling to maintain that high GPA, etc…

Does that mean you should go for the easiest major? No. I just don’t think “challenging enough” should be a factor at all, if you’re main goal really is a good career. "

Response:

I totally agree with you. Guys, he does not say to choose the easiest major or the hardest one. What he means is that everyone suppose to pick a major based on his/her interests. It is a mistake to think that a harder major will 100% give you more opportunities–it is not always true.

Inmotion12 and sp1212, I understand your concerns, but he did not mean that.