Where are my current classes leading me?

Question

I soon will be starting my first year of undergrad school at Loyola University Chicago. I feel like my classes don't really correlate with one another. I'm taking Spanish, Philosophy of Religion, Evolution and Genetics, Intro to International Studies, Globalization and Local Cultures, and a Bio Art class. What sort of major do these classes fit into? I used to be interested in international studies but that ship has sailed so i'm not sure what direction to go with these courses under my belt.

Answer 1

Many schools require students to take a wide range of prerequisites in order to gain a balanced educational experience. Whatever major you eventually choose will have likely required that you complete these classes first. I would recommend that in your 2nd semester you take a class that's related to the career your interested in, so that you can see if you may want to pursue that as a future major.

Answer 2

Just because you don't HAVE to declare a major yet doesn't mean you shouldn't be looking ahead.  Some majors have a very specific and LIMITED list of electives that you can take.  It would be a shame to get to your senior year and realize that you need an extra semester or two just to finish the electives and support courses that you should have taken as a freshman or sophomore.

Your classes aren't really leading you anywhere in particular, yet.  What about the regular classes like English Comp, Western Civilization, Non-Western history, Literature, Non-western literature, sociology, general psychology, biology or chemistry or some other science course that has a lab?  

If international studies doesn't interest you, what about something like anthropology?  Political science?  Government?  Or what about a double major in business and in international studies/world cultures?  A lot of businesses need people who understand cultures other than American.  Focusing on international studies, economics, and political science could make you an asset with a government, a political campaign, political interest groups, broadcast or print media.  

Get involved in groups on campus that seem to align with your long-term interests.  See what the others in the group are majoring in, or find out which elective courses made them think the most.  Keep flipping through the course catalog.  And don't hesitate to talk with  your adviser, as often as you need to.  This is the person who can help you clarify your thinking, point you in new directions, and make the unexpected suggestion.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You are at the very beginning of your studies. At this point I think anything goes, intro courses. Eventually your interest will narrow down as you find your favorite courses and professors. Good luck. Don't worry.

Answer 4

idk but u have until the end of ur second year to figure things out!!! dont worry right now ull figure it out

Answer 5

The good thing about the first two years of undergrad is that you have a chance to sample a little bit of everything before you decide what you want to major in.  Selecting an actual major doesn't normally happen until end of the sophomore, beginning of the junior year.  

So, your task is to make sure you capitalize on the opportunity to take things from all areas of the sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences.

International relations might not interest you any more, but something will come up, I promise.  It looks like you have a great schedule for fall!

Make sure to get involved in campus life too!