Question by Ferret: How do you pick a major when you have two diverse passions?
I’m a second semester freshman and I’m really starting to question my choice of major. I’m currently majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries, and I’m doing so because I’ve always loved animals and nature in general. In high school I took an AP Environmental Science course and enjoyed it (and made a 5 on the test). I enjoy attending “talks” given by scientists describing their work and findings in my areas of interest and I made an A in introductory Biology and Ecology. On the other hand ever since 4th grade I’ve loved acting. All throughout high school I was involved in theatre and took part in around 13 productions ranging from full size musicals to children’s shows. I love acting and seriously considered majoring in it once, but decided against it because I didn’t want to get stuck doing a “liberal arts major type of job” (i.e. Business and/or anything involving an office), teaching (although it wouldn’t be terrible), or starving. Additionally I have no desire to live in California or New York (but there could be worse things). So here’s the deal. I haven’t been in a production since high school and I miss it. Additionally I’m finding several subtle (and not so subtle) things about science that I dislike (I’m not enthralled in any of my classes and I fear there may be a number of courses that I have to take that will be that way), I’m not a big math person, and I’m not big on manual labor or living outdoors for extended periods of time. I know that I haven’t been doing science for very long, but I’m beginning to fear that I’m interested in the subjects that science deals with, and not science itself…although of course I’m not sure. Any advice for what I should do?

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Answer by Nicole
honestly, do both. if you are passionate about both things then work towards both degrees and then see what one you can find a job with.

personally i love science and history so i am majoring in pharmacy with minors in history and spanish.

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