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Philosophy major useless?
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| Haunted |
I'm currently an English major concentrating in writing and philosophy minor, with plans to go to law school. I'm not diggin' it that much to be honest. i've always liked economics, took a far courses, and i hear it's a very marketable degree. so i'm thinking of switching: Double major in Philosophy and Economics, and a minor in Jewish studies. I figure this would look great on a resume right? or no?
I have 5 semesters left at school, and I need 75 more credits to fulfill the 2 majors and minor. so I can pull it off but it'll be tough
I plan on working for a few years before law school, but what can I do with a degree like this? |
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| jonSun |
| If your going to Law School, take a major in English. At least thats what i was recommended by all my counselors when I was planning on doing it. |
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| metalgearsolid |
| I was recommended history. But now I decided to do something with videogames. |
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| Aquarian |
| It doesn't really open any doors by itself, but it looks good as an extra on your resume. Majors like these are mostly just for your personal gain. They can teach you to adopt different perspectives and to understand certain factors better, which can come in handy in any field you choose to go in. Pilosophy alone - maybe a bit less. If you get the chance I'd suggest you try to get some sociology classes. It's very useful knowledge in law. But then again, that's my field of study, so I'm biased. ;) |
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| Floorfiller |
philosophy major isn't useless...
if you are gonna be a top dog professor of philosophy... |
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| Psy-T |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
philosophy major isn't useless...
if you are gonna be a top dog professor of philosophy... |
what did you major in jason? |
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| DJ RJT |
<---- Psych/Soc. Double Major, Phil. Minor...
I am officially useless without grad school... :( |
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| Floorfiller |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psy-T
what did you major in jason? |
i'm a finance major... |
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| igottaknow |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
philosophy major isn't useless...
if you are gonna be a top dog professor of philosophy... |
:stongue: |
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| Floorfiller |
my friend right now is in grad school for philosophy at the top program in the country. he's gonna be a prof obviously hehehe.
it's interesting though...when i talk to him i feel like he's really learned something at school...he can reason better and all of that...and i learned too, but nothing special...oh look...time value of money bla bla bla...i'm going to need to be trained where ever i go anyway... |
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| Psy-T |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
it's interesting though...when i talk to him i feel like he's really learned something at school...he can reason better and all of that... |
i'm just hoping whatever school i pick (i'm going for philosophy honours definitely) can teach me things i don't already know, or atleast provide an atmosphere that actually helps me learn them for a change (unlike all my previous education :rolleyes: ) |
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| Floorfiller |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psy-T
i'm just hoping whatever school i pick (i'm going for philosophy honours definitely) can teach me things i don't already know, or atleast provide an atmosphere that actually helps me learn them for a change (unlike all my previous education :rolleyes: ) |
my friend went to NYU for undergrad...check it out...they have a really good program... |
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