Majoring in Comp Lit?

Sombre
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:57:58 +0000

I learn languages pretty quickly. I also have good analytical skills. I love reading, whether it’s graphic novels, plays or novels. I’m not too shabby a writer either. In fact, I love writing and I often imagine myself sitting in a beat down apartment in NYC writing. [Yes, I may be a little too influenced by the might Hank Moody] Is that a valid reason to major in literature though? Maybe.

It’s not for me though. I have this voice in my head which is constantly telling me to major in something quantitative. I know for a fact that it will bring me greater intellectual satisfaction. I find it highly enjoyable trying to solve (new!!) complicated problems, even if I fail to solve them. I like the build up which leads to the final result. If there is no final result, that’s fine too. I’ll start again. Maybe it’s just one of my personality traits but I think majoring in say, economics or math would be more sensible for me. I’ll still take as many classes as I can in history, philosophy, literature and politics though.

I think double majoring is a bad idea though. At least, for what I’d like to achieve, it is. Ideally, I’d like to have enough free time on my hands…
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