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elainevdw · 11-30-2006, 10:23 PM

I would suggest studying something that you're passionate about. If you're passionate about economics, go for it! You will find a way to use that to your professional advantage.

I know psychology majors who used their knowledge to become wealthy businesspeople. English majors who went on to be successful lawyers. Geography majors go on to be pro snowboarders tracking first descents around the world.

Also, if you're most passionate about the idea of being a businessperson, and are just trying to figure out what field of business you should major in towards that end -- remember that you can gain loads of real-world experience to flesh out whatever you're studying through internships or part-time jobs. So if you feel more drawn to study international business, or finance, go for it, and research internships that will give you a taste of the world of economics.

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elainevdw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno/Tahoe, NV, USA Posts: 375	I would suggest studying something that you're passionate about. If you're passionate about economics, go for it! You will find a way to use that to your professional advantage. I know psychology majors who used their knowledge to become wealthy businesspeople. English majors who went on to be successful lawyers. Geography majors go on to be pro snowboarders tracking first descents around the world. Also, if you're most passionate about the idea of being a businessperson, and are just trying to figure out what field of business you should major in towards that end -- remember that you can gain loads of real-world experience to flesh out whatever you're studying through internships or part-time jobs. So if you feel more drawn to study international business, or finance, go for it, and research internships that will give you a taste of the world of economics. __________________ ~ Elaine.