I Think I May Need A New Major.

MathematicsMajor
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:52:10 +0000

I wish I could help you focus a little, but I’m not sure this will help…

“I like to write, read (if the book interests me), computers, keep things organized, applied math, have clear goals to meet, and working alone. I am quiet, private person and do not like speaking in front of a lot of people.”

This is a tough call. Initially, I’ll second the accounting. The math is not abstract or difficult (in fact, as a math major, I get insulted when people say, “Oh, so you’re studying math. You want to be an accountant?” Actually, no! If I wanted to be an accountant, I’d be an accounting major!) There is really only elementary math in Accounting. It’s about learning procedures, techniques, law/regulation, and business. So that might be for you. They also use computers, are organizers. HOWEVER, I’ve heard that nowadays, accounting is less bookkeeping (the boring, keep to yourself kind of job) and more business, because computers automate a lot of the tedious work. So you will have to make presentations to business people, and work together with a team. But you’ll have to do that whatever you do, if you want to make money. Of course, truck drivers get to spend lots of time alone…
I suggest a public speaking class (most colleges offer one), that might help. I’ve seen shy people who the class worked wonders for. Also, look for a local Toastmaster’s chapter (google it) or maybe Dale Carnegies books/ classes.
Another major I just thought of is MIS/CIS, or whatever your school calls their IT major. Anyhow, good luck deciding, and enjoy!