I’m currently a junior in high school, and have recently been really thinking about my future and what I want to do when I reach college. I don’t have any specific jobs in mind, but as for my future, I would love to do either the law field or the business field. Given that I always choose AP courses whenever offered, and am willing to put in the time and effort, I am intending on a dual major. I’m planning on attending the University of Arkansas (It’s my first choice) and, of the available majors there, I’ve come up with a list of possibilities. I need help deciding which would be the most logical decision if I choose that I don’t want to become a lawyer and just want to do something in law or business.
In my career, I see myself as being interested in either travelling and dealing in business relations, or just a general law field.
Is there maybe a dual major that would help in both of these aspects?
I wouldn’t recommend doing business, especially at a school like the University of Arkansas.
Business is a very oversaturated major, and unless your parents are rich/have connections or the school you are attending is very elite, you will have a hard time finding good employment.
Trying to become a lawyer is a bit easier because undergrad is really only a stepping stone. If you can get a 4.0 GPA in PolySci, History, or whatever you are doing as an undergrad, your chances at getting into a good grad school are pretty decent.
Getting a business degree when trying to become a lawyer honestly seems like a waste of time, when they are many other better double major combinations. If you want to become a lawyer for a corporation, studying economics would probably be better than business.
If you want to be a businessman, then don’t do a lawyer undergrad degree (like history or polysci), instead try to do something like accounting.
Relax. You declare a major formally at the end of first year or maybe later. I think lots of kids major in something other than they chose in high school or early college, you will find so many things interesting or solidify your current choice. Business is too popular to be a realistic choice. Fathers seem to think business fabulous but talk more about earning potential. Find what makes you happy and productive.