I now have a Potential major...:) Now what?

[k9krazee]

My boyfriend is getting a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design come May. It's a competitive program here, anybody can get an Associates degree but to go into the Bachelor's program you need to pass a portfolio review. I know a lot of people that didn't make it and either have to retake their second year or do something else. I'm not sure if it's a competitive program like that everywhere, just something to keep in mind.

I too am worried about the demand for his type of work, but he enjoys it. However, keeping in touch with past graduates it seems as if 90% of them have been able to find a job in the field. You just have to know where to look and be willing to relocate if necessary.

[caseysmom]

I think whatever you major in you will be successful, just follow your dreams.

[RICHARD]

Take all the 'basic' classes during your first few sememsters, that way you can skate thru the last semesters of school.

You can take a few classes of your major at the same time and really see if you want to go thru with it.

Also look at the sub-subjects of GD.

If you don't do GD you may like programming or ??

Good Luck!

[Suki Wingy]

I second taking basic classes, most people have no clue what they want to do when they get out of high school, and a LOT of people change majors. I still don't know what I want to do past about a year or two in the future.

[Alysser]

I think you have to take basic classes, not positive though. I am really thinking about a Computer Science Degree and RICHARD I think that includes programming. I could possibly minor in GD. I am wondering though, for those with Computer Science degrees or something related - was there alot of HARD math involved? I believe I can do it if there's not math that's to hard. I've been reading alot about it and I read about how there's not much math. It depends on which direction you go in and all that. My Dad has an IT degree and said it involves alot of Binary and Computer Language and all that. I've been looking at the courses at 3 different schools and it includes some math courses like Calculus and Discrete Math. Discrete math, I believe I can do, but Calculus

So, my question is, is there alot of HARD math involved? Oh, and my friend said her mom is a computer science major or something and that the field is completely dead is that true? I wouldn't think so, this is the "computer age" after all.

[caseysmom]

I majored in IT, a lot has changed since the 1980's though. I didn't have to take much math, I took business calculus which wasn't too bad.

Honestly if you were my kid...well you sort of are I wouldn't recommend the computer field, it is so volatile. I know a lot of people that have lost their jobs in the last few years.

[emily_the_spoiled]

But if you could learn to program in SAS (a statistical program language) or another stats program there are LOTS of positions out there