ut to meet tons of new people and get your first taste of independence. You are finally going to live on your own ... even if that means sharing a 12' x 14' space with a roommate. And the best part is? You can stay out as late as you want to -- Even on a school night!With all these exciting things going on, it can be easy to forget other factors that will impact your college career. Like, say choosing a major. I remember going off to college and not really having a clue what I wanted to do. Who can be absolutely sure of the best use of their skill set at the tender age of 18?
I entered my freshman year with a business undecided major with the intention of choosing the details later. The more business classes I took, I realized that I would be best suited for marketing major. But this decision did not come easily. After an internal debate between marketing, communications and the other business majors at my school, I finally made my choice.
It turned out that I made the right decision, but it certainly was not an easy choice. I thought it would be interesting to see what the most searched for college majors were on AOL Search. If I had such a hard time making decisions others have to be in the same boat.
A major in government came up at the top of the list. I thought it was very interesting that people were searching for colleges with dance majors next. There are a lot of music focused programs that people are searching for from songwriting majors to jazz music and commercial music majors. I also think that a having a broadcasting major could be very fun!
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1. Major in government
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3. Business forensics major
4. Songwriting major
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one love to all this xmas season
By aniekan on Dec 20th 2007 at 6:40AM
They better think twice before going into some of these majors if they want to find a job that pays anything
By jiapaul on Dec 20th 2007 at 6:57AM
Fortunately some feel public service is more important than pursuing a college major simply for a fat paycheck. My child is intelligent enough to realize her strengths and weaknesses and doesn't want to be stuck in a cubicle 80 hours a week for a higher paying job. She has friends that are miserable and don't have the time to spend all the money they supposedly make. It's cliche to say but it's not work if you're doing something you like and are passionate about. It's a hellish existence to dread Mondays and look forward to Fridays because you're miserable and hate your job. Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!
By JLB on Dec 20th 2007 at 7:21AM
I agreee with #2. I am an adult college student, and I know there will be jobs available in my major when I graduate. Many of the younger students are taking classes toward there "dream" major, but have neglected to check out if they will have to move to find a job, if they can find a job at all.
By Terri on Dec 20th 2007 at 7:34AM
study what moves you
By ed on Dec 20th 2007 at 7:43AM
I am currently a college student and have notice that there are an abundance of the listed majors. The "dream" job may not find these students a job, but it doesn't hurt to strive for that major WITH something to fall back on, such as business, so that if the "dream" job can not be found, then they can work with the business portion of that job and still get to enjoy the "dream" field.
By Natalie on Dec 20th 2007 at 7:44AM
I recommend people major in whatever their heart desires. Life is too long to do something only for money.
What worries me far more than students entering college with only income potential in mind is the sheer number of students without a basic grasp of English grammar:
"Many of the younger students are taking classes toward there 'dream' major"
One would think that by the time a student matriculates to the university, s/he would know the difference between "their" and "there." But, alas, no.
By jsw on Dec 20th 2007 at 8:19AM
Typical! Here's an article about college education with a spelling mistake. First paragraph, "abut" should be "about". With the current use of texting, this is probably the future... A shortened, cryptic language. English is #6 on your list, too bad it's not #1.
By Tom on Dec 20th 2007 at 8:36AM
But it's even more than that. If someone can find something that they're extremely passionate about then they should go for it...no matter what the pay wages will be in the end. And honestly, if they want to reach their goal that badly then they would work their butts off and someone will eventually see their potential. All things work out in the end. The main factor is passion, not money.
By brownesuga45 on Dec 20th 2007 at 8:43AM
As an OF (old fogey)who's five kids have gone to college (one still there), opting for a dream major may be frought with danger, if you want to earn a decent living. Think about choosing a profession that you like or with key elements that appeal to you: medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, teaching, etc. Business is fine if you find a sub-field within the major that you like, like marketing, and/or business finance. It's a better career path, and takes a lot of career mistakes and guesswork out of the next 50 years!
By George Menke on Dec 20th 2007 at 8:51AM
Songwriter's major?! Wow, I wish they had that at my college! Being a songwriter myself, and now a recording artist, I would have loved that! I think, though, that many college kids choose their major, as I did, not thinking about future employment. My degree is in journalism. I later went back and started studying business, which I wish had been my major from the start.
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By leczornsales on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:01AM
Hey Tom - lighten up, it's called a typographical error. Not like confusing site, sight or cite, Jeez.
By Don on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:02AM
I think if a person can find what it is that they love to do and find a way to get paid for it (providing its a legal and productive activity) they will be successful emotionally and probably financially as well.
By blue650 on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:17AM
Well, speaking as a onetime English major (I followed my heart from Engineering) and lifelong English Professor, I hereby decree that "there" for "their" and a typo like "abut" are trivial matters, like a spot on your sleeve, distracting but easily fixed. What's harder to decide is the Income vs Job Security vs Follow your Heart and Hope Someone will Pay You conflict.
I see lots of potential pop music majors who'd like to do what they like, maybe the only thing they like so far, in an industry now in drastic turmoil (all those electronic engineers are now altering the recording business daily). I advise them, and all others who don't yet know really what their minds and hands can do, plan to grow for a couple of years. Take lots of different kinds of courses from the best available profs, and see what -- if -- some subjects and ways of thinking take root or catch fire. College is for education (literally, to "lead out"). Grad School is for "training" in a specialty you like that also promises to pay the mortgage. And for all but an incredibly dedicated and lucky few, music is for fun after hours.
By gollin on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:17AM
Wow, is this list representative of the priorities in our culture? Where are the medical and legal professions? How about teachers, architects, and engineers? Granted these professions do not pay as well as the entertainment industry does, but I worry that our society will not have quallfied professionals in traditional areas--but, boy, we should all have a good time!!
By winnemuccalady on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:26AM
I feel that there is too much pressure on kids to go to college in the first place in this country. Alot of people are just not the 'book smart' type or just are plain old not intelligent enough for college.
There is an abundance of trade jobs out there,which pay better than alot of these office jobs that they work trough high school and 4 years of college for. Most of the wealthiest entrepreneurs i know dropped out of high school.
By jwjoerugby on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:27AM
If you're not going to go to college or grad. from college...marry into money!!!
By bonzer74 on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:33AM
wow I can not understand why these people are cutting down the spelling and grammer. Keep to the topic I think that ketting a education in something you like to do. working hard. will take you every where
By betty on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:38AM
Concentrate on top grades. That is what it is all about.Forget neat majors unless you are so talented that if you quit and joined a rock band, you would soar to stardom immediately. You will need a job paying over $100,000+ to survive and be happy.Try the professional route first, but remember that unless you are at the top of your class, you will not get hired.
You will have plenty of time to do what you love once you make your first million.Save 1/2 your paycheck for then.
If all else fails, go into sales of big ticket items. Remember, the affluent market does very well.
As for English, why are kids getting out with bad grammar previously restricted to the trailer trash crowds? Language with terms like, "Me and her went to..." If you are among those people, go into sales.
Why are we paying so much to teachers who turn out kids handicapped in their own language?
Headfirst
By headfirst on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:53AM
Been there, done that. That's why I got a music ed. degree istaed of a music performance degree. I still got to perform and had my education degree to fall back on. Eventually, I went back to school and got a dgree in my second area of interest, counseling. I've been a school guidance counslor for years AND have had the opportunity to perform.
It's not an easy decision, but try to find that blend of something you like mixed with something you can pay the bills with. Good luck to all.
By counselor on Dec 20th 2007 at 9:59AM