Help me decide which college program to take

[Knk]

I was hoping that you guys could give me some tips. I just got accepted in to college with an undeclared major. I'd like to brainstorm some ideas about which programs will help me improve my communication skills, help to build a greater understanding about the world, and allow me to gain some business skills. I was thinking about a business degree, but I'm almost useless in math, and I've heard that it is a very dry program. Do you have any ideas about some good programs?

[Daffy Duck]

Have you tried any of those personality tests that suggest a major for you? Usually colleges will have those available to students.

[CJAnyasor]

Sweet! What college are you attending?

[DummyChef]

i think you should take some classes that you are interested before you declare a major. choose something you like is the only way to keep you going.

[ethereal]

Business actually doesn't take a lot of math. The most important parts are those case analysis / consulting / entrepreneurship classes where you find out how to make business decisions with real-life applications. Math isn't really needed for those, but business acumen/intelligence which comes mostly from experience, some from learning, and also broad/general knowledge. However, I don't know if your school has those kinds of classes -- you should ask around and check.

I think creating a startup from scratch is one of the most exciting things you can do. You have 4 years ahead of you, that's a lot of time to think up an idea and start a business with your college friends

Or you can do other things like finance, but that's mathy and dry so I doubt it's for you

[Lupe]

Will Blog for Food: Education, Careers, Jobs, Employment

"You can learn whatever you want without going to college from libraries and especially the internet. Your job, especially your high tech job, can be outsourced to India where they have 10 high tech IIT's (India Institute of Technology) churning out hundreds of thousans of engineers and computer scientists every year. These schools far exceed most American colleges and universities in terms of the rigor of their academic regimen. Why become the 21st century equivalent of an indentured servant?

"I recommend getting credentialed in something that you can do yourself as an independent, self-employed contractor. A credential that allows you to practice some skill or some profession is far superior to a college degree that only allows you to beg in the marketplace for a job. Young, highly qualified Indians are willing to work 12 hour days for a couple of bucks an hour. Are you? Then don't get a college degreeexcept in certain professions like medicine, law or architecture - professions which allow you to go into business for yourself. Better yet become an electrician or a plumber and don't acquire a student loan debt, go into business for yourself and earn $50 - $100 an hour....Students are being led down the garden path because of a myth that in order to be anybody and have a good life you have to graduate from college. That's nonsense.

[Keena]

Originally Posted by Knk

I was hoping that you guys could give me some tips. I just got accepted in to college with an undeclared major. I'd like to brainstorm some ideas about which programs will help me improve my communication skills, help to build a greater understanding about the world, and allow me to gain some business skills. I was thinking about a business degree, but I'm almost useless in math, and I've heard that it is a very dry program. Do you have any ideas about some good programs?

Are you interested in business? I don't know about math in business - but if you believe you are "useless in math" you will be.
Perhaps you could read through the course catalog and see what jumps out at you- let your intuition guide you.