Debriefing > Off-Topic Lounge

4th year college student wants to change major

(1/2) > >>

rdcarden2006:
Hey. I'm in my 4th year of college (I think I'm considered a junior though since I transfered earlier) and I really hate my major. I'm an Accounting major, I didn't really like it when I chose the major, but now I despise it. I want to do Computer Science, but  I'm wondering if you guys think it's a good idea to switch when I'm this deep into the Accounting program. I have no idea what I should do.

killermonkey:
Do computer science in your masters program. I suggest you start teaching yourself many different programming languages now. It doesn't make any sense to restart undergrad program.

You might have to go for an associates before they will accept you masters in CS. However, that is a lot better than dropping Accounting entirely and missing out on all those credits you may or may not have payed for already.

jjmusicnotes:
If you didn't like Accounting, why did you pursue it for so long?

CCsaint10:

--- Quote from: jjmusicnotes on November 11, 2009, 06:49:29 pm ---If you didn't like Accounting, why did you pursue it for so long?

--- End quote ---

When you are in college man, it is really hard to figure out what you "like" for a major. It took me a long time to even find something...(didn't decide till the beginning of my Junior year that I wanted to do Nursing) I switched from physical therapy, to psychology, and then to nursing. Figuring out what to do with your life is a really hard thing to decide. On top of that, when he started accounting, he probably thought it was going to get better as he learned the ropes and that it was an "initial" dislike....something that would go away as he got more comfortable. Some people hate the initial couple semesters or so and then LOVE the later material. It is just a really hard thing to figure out....I feel you pain dude. You will figure it out :) Don't fret though man, it isn't a race to finish school. Granted, money might build up, but it is A LOT more important that you DON'T HATE WHAT YOU DO!!!! Finding something you like is really the most important thing since you don't want to be at a job for the rest of your life that annoys you to death and you can't stand the people/position. Take an easy man, you'll figure it out :)

Also, KM does bring up a good point. Possibly consider that :) Have you talked to your adviser about this? Or maybe a career services personnel if your school has one? They can be of GREAT help when figuring out a alternate plan so far in your life.

rdcarden2006:
The only real reason I did accounting because I heard the job market was healthy for accountants. I never had any real interest, although I do like math (but that's sort of a loose connection). But now, I realize that was a dumb reason, especially if you just don't like it. I really don't know much as far as programming languages, but it's something I am very interested in learning. If you want to get real deep into my thinking, I just want to make something that's tangible. Thanks for the responses though. I did some calculations, and I think I would have to go an extra 2 years to fulfill the CS major, which I believe I'm ok with.

P.S. As you may have noticed, I don't post that often in the forums, but have been reading for long time. I really love the original Goldeneye 007 and this mod. It's clear that a lot of work has been put into this. Keep it up. (That's what she said)

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page