[phoenix]

If I had it to do all over again:

Major in history, minor in theology. MA in historic theology, maybe another one in archaeology. MDiv in Biblical Studies. PhD in Medieval History.

Not that I've thought about this or anything ...

[dexterslab]

I was a TV/Radio/Film Major and I'd do it again. But I'd study harder and ace all those courses I had no interest in.
I would have then jumped on the grad school wagon earlier.

It's funny that I never really used the major directly. I've been in the IT field since 1984. But now, have become involved in a production company and all those memories come flooding back. It all seems so familiar to me.

It's all worked out for the best. If I had to do it over again, I'm sure I would mess up what God gave me.

[El Scorcho]

If I had to do it over again, I'm sure I would mess up what God gave me.

Boy, ain't that the truth?

[Ed Dantes]

double major, business administration and sports management.

When both you and the wife are COMS majors... it gets kinda hard to pay the bills.

[shukcb04]

Alright, since I'm the oddball here, I might as well be honest, and say that it would be Russian Literature for me (Dostoevesky, Chekov, and Gogal).

Math majors may make more money, but as the years pass on, meaning and purpose seem to become more important. These novels seem to be asking all of the right quetions. I'd love to be discussing them in a lit class somewhere.

you're a dostoevsky fan too??

[paradox]

Yes, as far as I'm concerned, no one better defines the human situation.

How 'bout you?

...

[shukcb04]

Yes, as far as I'm concerned, no one better defines the human situation.

How 'bout you?

...

I haven't read much by him, but I do really like Notes from the Underground

[paradox]

"The Brothers Karamozov", "Crime and Punishment", and "The Devils" would qualify as his most definitive works. However, they are not short novellas, so there is some commitment required, but well worth it, in my estimation.

[Sly Fox]

When both you and the wife are COMS majors... it gets kinda hard to pay the bills.

That's why my wife left the broadcast business and I'm halfway out now myself.

[paradox]

It's not unusual. A large majority of college graduates end up in a field that is different from thier major.

[Ed Dantes]

When both you and the wife are COMS majors... it gets kinda hard to pay the bills.

That's why my wife left the broadcast business and I'm halfway out now myself.

Take me with you?

[Ed Dantes]

It's not unusual. A large majority of college graduates end up in a field that is different from thier major.

The problem is, college costs are so absurd these days (check out this Ann Coulter column: http://www.anncoulter.com/cgi-local/art ... rticle=111) that it becomes practically impossible to try to go back and earn a degree in a different field (ohhh, I've looked, trust me). I mean, gimme a break -- I'm already tens of thousands of dollars in the hole because of student loan debt, do I really want to be six-figures in the tank to get an MBA and start life again?

Ugh.

[SuperJon]

Not even done and I've decided I probably won't use my degree.

[shukcb04]

i'm going to grad school for business administration adn wont even use that degree lol

[kel varson]

I like my Coms major as it's great to know how to speak and write effectively. I would like to have Master of Arts in Religion. I've also discovered I have quite a bit of interest in Philosophy which would have gone well with a Religion type of major.

[kel varson]

It's not unusual. A large majority of college graduates end up in a field that is different from thier major.

I'm in a different field but using my major.

When I was interviewing for print journalism positions at newspapers people were offering less than 20k. Might was well have worked at 7 Eleven.

[chefmom7]

I was an elementary education major (1989). Unfortunately, I found out I didn't really like it while I was student teaching. Eventually, I ended up teaching special ed, for about 5 years until I got out of it. I'm now in the field of research administration.

If I could go back in time, I would major in piano performance and information technology...and then I would have gone to law school.

Hind sight is 20/20...but I'm glad that God gives us second chances.

[Sly Fox]

Welcome to the board, chefmom. There are quite a few of us from the Late '80s. We refer to ourselves as the Old Hags. It is not meant as sexist or a shot at the elderly. It is just how we feel chatting with the youngsters on here. I am an '89 grad as welcome.

As for your choices, nice selections. Although I personally think we could live with a few less lawyers in the world.

[chefmom7]

Thank you for the welcome, slyfox. I'm glad I stumbled across this message board...it brings back some good memories.


Old hags...mmm...I suppose my 2 teenagers would agree with that description.

class of '89...we were able to see the beginnings of DC Talk and the repealing of the "holding hands rule".....red clay...the ravine...SAGA....ah, yes, I remember it well.

[Champion]

Well, first of all I would have went immediatly for my masters upon graduation. I have been taking classes now and then...and have been getting good grades, but IT IS TOUGH! No 40-something should ever go through this! I was a Broadcast major and even though I loved my college courses, friends, and activities and have stayed somewhat consistantly in the broadcasting field over the years I wish I had majored in something else. Maybe education. Broadcating is too transient if you want to improve yourself financialy or otherwise. Tough on a family.

[Kolzilla41]

Definetley male-nursing. I think I'd pass on all of the bureaucracy associated with being an MD so that I could focus soley on patient care, just like my good friend, Gaylord Focker.

[Sly Fox]

Broadcating is too transient if you want to improve yourself financialy or otherwise. Tough on a family.

I definitely agree with the latter although I never endured the transient aspect. I have never been in a city for less than six years.

[Kolzilla41]

I was a Biblical Studies major but know I am a BSM and plan on getting my MBA and MSA