<p>IBKid2011, I took the exact opposite route and have majored in something that will most likely not give me a high-paying job in the future-- but definitely one that I will love. I don’t necessarily think it’s fair to say to you, however, that you don’t belong at UChicago. You may absolutely love to learn but may find certain subjects more likely to make you financially stable in the future. I think it’s smart to think about these factors, I just caution you from actually acting on them. If you don’t have an interest in the majors you choose, UChicago could become an incredibly unbearable place. The classes can be very challenging and if you don’t have a love for the subject you could quickly become unmotivated. Think about what you are truly passionate about, and whether or not it is worth perhaps the lower marketability upon graduation. If you can’t get around the future financial freedom, double major with a subject that you love and one that is desirable in the work force. Just don’t write off a subject that you truly enjoy because it has a lower start salary. I want to go into journalism and I have realistic expectations that I will struggle financially for quite some time. That being said, I landed a sweet internship for the summer and all my more practical-majored friends are jealous…</p>