What should I
major in?
“Not again?” I replied annoyed by the irritable question! I don’t
understand why would everyone around be more concerned about “what major will I
choose?” when they can show their concerns for the global warming and terrorism
instead. To give them an answer I am now trying to ponder upon my choice and
reach a decision about the major I will choose.
Interest
ranks high in my priority list as I believe to maintain efficiency and
effectiveness in whatever I do I must enjoy that thing. Among all the majors I
would enjoy learning and working with “Digital Television and Broadcasting”
because I am fascinated by the advancement media industry has gone through and
by the enticing and futuristic methods it uses to entertain and inform general
public. While, I would also love learning “Public Policy, Management, and Politics” because I
am generally more interested in political myths and trends. My ‘Facebook’ likes
also give a message about my inclination towards political science. For
instance, political talk shows and the conspiracy theory shows are one of the
pages I always like to receive information from. Apart these two majors “Asian and International Studies” (AAIS) also greatly attracts me because it covers the field of sociology
and globalization. I enjoy learning how globalization has changed things and
how Asia is not just a continent anymore but an important part of the whole
picture of globe. I am saying that because I usually enjoy reading books about
the similar social issues “What is the What?” and “Outsiders” being just two
examples
After considering my interest in different majors I think going for
something I am competent enough in is also a matter of great concern because I
don’t want to choose a course I like and then end up disliking it because of
low grades! I used to get good grades in Liberal studies mostly, because of my
good analytic and descriptive skills along with my appetite for an insight
about the social issues. This gives a message that I should go for “Asia and
International Studies”. One might think “Sociology” is a better choice than
AAIS looking at my skills and grades but I think sociology is just too
philosophical and dry for my interest and experience. On the other hand,
Computer was a subject that would pull my grades down and give me a hard time.
Since, “Digital Television and Broadcasting” involves a lot of computer
programming and graphics knowledge I think choosing this course will not be
easy for me to deal with. Hence, I should drop this course from my major
choices.
Moreover, my experience and knowledge warns me against choosing any
subject related to political science as major. Out of my curiosity I took an
introductory course on political science last year. I enjoy learning about
current political affairs but learning it in lectures includes a lot historical
data and huge analysis of political system in China, which is not what
interests me neither is it something that I can easily deal with as I am a
non-Chinese students. Therefore, I should also drop the choice of “Public Policy, Management, and Politics”’as my major.
In a nutshell, I have landed on a conclusion that I will major in “Asia
and International Studies” because I will enjoy learning and working in this
field and also because it can promise me a convenient and high academic result.
