I want to research somatic disorders (specifically factitious disorder) or, at the very least, work as a psychologist within a medical context, what undergraduate major should I get? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 9 answers

20 years old. 3rd year of college. Rejected from the design program I applied to. Now what? [more inside]
posted by ad4pt on May 21, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I pick a major? Work I love, classes I love, or a subject I love? [more inside]
posted by magraak on Apr 3, 2009 - 35 answers

What did you expect going into your major, and what did you get? [more inside]
posted by Bleusman on Feb 19, 2009 - 42 answers

Would it be a terrible idea to go into earth science? [more inside]
posted by kerfuffles on Feb 10, 2009 - 19 answers

What major should I pursue and what college should I attend if I want to get into live sound/sound recording? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Dec 3, 2008 - 18 answers

How do I know how good a writer I am? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm a 3rd years college students and I'm really confuse as of what I want to do in life. In my first two years I thought I wanted to become a computer engineer, since I was always like working with computer. The problems was I fail Calculus 2 times and Chemistry 2 times. Therefore I think I'm not cut out for the programs. The reason I fail, is just because I don't understand the subject and it bored me most of the time. Anyhow after failing Calculus, I thought math is just not the thing for me, so I decided to go for Nursing, since the math requirement is not so much. During my summer break, I took BIO 156 (Introduction to Biology) and I failed the class. I'm currently taking the class again and I'm not doing so well either. The subject just doesn't interest me, and it's very hard to understand. I also attend the help session, but still I'm not doing so well. My question is what major should I be going for? I think science and math is just not my strong area, so I'm trying to figure out a major that doesn't require much science and math. I'm really confuse right now, I hope someone can help.
posted by huyhoangbach on Oct 17, 2008 - 18 answers

Hey guys, Computer Engineering 2nd year (3rd sem) here at the University of Maryland College Park wondering if i should stay in my major or switch to Computer Science. I am super confused right now and am hoping that some of you can help me think. Bear with me while i ramble on [more inside]
posted by Javed_Ahamed on Sep 22, 2008 - 18 answers

How can i restore peace in my high school major class? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Sep 4, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm having a lot of angst about whether to continue with my major, Comp Engineering, or to find something else, such as linguistics or web design. Can you give me some perspective? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Aug 8, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I major in computer science? If yes, what career options are available? [more inside]
posted by frettchen on Jul 3, 2008 - 23 answers

My boss and I are both going crazy because I can't sync with her Outlook calendar on my own computer and her Blackberry won't sync with her Outlook. If she tries to download her new schedule to the Blackberry, it will erase her schedule on the hand-held instead! Help!! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Apr 28, 2008 - 4 answers

What's a good major for someone who doesn't want a desk job and loves technology? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Jun 4, 2007 - 45 answers

I'm a math major, but dont know exactly what I want to do. Should I also major in Physics? Economics? [more inside]
posted by milestogo on Jun 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Is it alright for me to leave my specific field of study from my resume if employers might find it...offputting? [more inside]
posted by thisjax on Apr 29, 2007 - 12 answers

Reasons for/against entering in to negotiations with a major label? Stories of effective and ineffective independent representation/promotion/publishing? Things to keep in mind during negotiations? [more inside]
posted by Slam I Am on Mar 6, 2007 - 33 answers

Is it foolhardy to pursue such different double majors as graphic design and neuroscience? [more inside]
posted by dantekgeek on Feb 15, 2007 - 38 answers

I cannot, for the life of me, tell if a song is in a major or minor key. [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Dec 3, 2006 - 30 answers

In the US army, majors outrank lieutenants, but lieutenant generals outrank major generals. How did this happen?
posted by IndigoJones on Oct 23, 2006 - 5 answers

I am an undergraduate student considering entering my school's Individualzied Major Program. Is this a good idea, especially w/regards to post-graduate work? [more inside]
posted by bookish on Oct 16, 2006 - 18 answers

Between Finance and Information Systems, which would be the more productive, proactive, desired, and usable degree? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Aug 8, 2006 - 7 answers

Can you help me help a friend to resolve his college major? [more inside]
posted by supercrayon on Jun 27, 2006 - 12 answers

I recently switched my major from international relations to anthropology because I'm sick of politics and don't want to deal with it anymore, let alone for a career. But wtf can I do with anthropology? I want a job that allows me to travel the world, but becoming a journal-writing academic sounds like the worst thing ever. [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Apr 5, 2006 - 16 answers

So... my oldest sister is reaching the point she has to declare her major in college... [more inside]
posted by edgeways on Nov 6, 2005 - 21 answers

Electronic music fans: I am looking for artists and tunes that are primarily in a major key or progression... [more inside]
posted by icetaco on Apr 28, 2005 - 18 answers

I can graduate in a year with a BA in literature. That would make it 2.5 years start-to-finish. Should I double major and stick around longer, or can I move onto grad school with just this? [more inside]
posted by rfordh on Mar 8, 2005 - 27 answers

At least since I was a kid, there's been the joke/expression "underwater basketweaving." Namely as a joke college major: "What's your major?" "Underwater basketweaving." What is the origin of this expression? Anyone know?
posted by zardoz on Jan 28, 2005 - 26 answers