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So many Comm majors!

I got my undergrad in communications/media studies (they changed the name half way through) and a minor in history and am halfway done with a masters in management focusing on organizational communication.

Honestly, I had NO idea what I wanted to do in undergrad, but I enjoyed the major. And I'm working in PR now, so totally using that degree (although honestly, communication changes so quickly that a lot of what I learned is SO out of date. The history and rhetoric classes are probably what helped me the most.

@nana87: I agree (unsurprisingly ) And I always give my students this article at the beginning of the semester:

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304072004577323754019227394?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_3&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304072004577323754019227394.html%3Fmod%3DWSJ_hps_editorsPicks_3

I don't give it to them to say "don't be a business major", but rather, that humanities are important, and that the classes that may seem useless actually serve them a good purpose. In other words, don't blow off my class

I also love these:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/arts-598357-liberal-science.html

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/google-leads-search-for-humanities-phd-graduates/416190.article

I have a BA in communications with an emphasis on public relations. It is definitely helpful in my current field (real estate). I don't regret it. I loved my college experience.

I majored in Business Management. Right now, it's a waste because I'm not working. I'm paying student loans for a degree that isn't being used... which I hate. But, I think it's a useful degree to have, especially if I end up starting my own business someday.

I was supposed to start nursing school this past Fall, but I think that will be on the back burner for a long time. If I could do it all over again, I'd go right into nursing.

@Mamaof2: walling you.

I have a BS in environmental science, and an MPA in environmental policy and natural resources management. Nearly a year after graduation I'm still unemployed. At this point I'd say not worth it.

@mrbee: I think I could... but if I defer them, they'll just continue to accrue interest and be more of a burden down the road. I'd consider deferment if I knew when I'd be going back to work, but I think I'm going to be a SAHM for awhile!

I did my undergrad in Architecture and have an MBA focused on real estate development.

They've both been critical to my success.

I majored in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS). I'm doing okay in career right now. Never thought this would be my career, but it's worked out well for me so can't complain.

BA in Psychology and a minor in Family & Social Relations - I don't know that they were useless, I'm working on getting my IBCLC certification (Lactation Consultant) and the BA helped get me into a faster track than if I didn't have one ... *shrug* everything is for a reason.

I got a BS in Fashion Design with a minor in communications from Drexel University and had it not been for their Co-op program I probably would not be in the position I'm in today. While many of my classmates did their 6 month stint at unpaid internships in NYC I chose a company local to Philadelphia that paid surprising well for an intern. I worked hard and when my 6 months were up they kept me on part time and hired me full time upon graduation. I was one of the only people in my class that graduated with a job offer. I've been at this company for almost 10 years, I do mostly technical patternmaking and some designing. Sure there are things I could complain about but i work with great people for a great company that treats their employees like family and has let me lead a very comfortable life without having to leave my very close knit family. There arent too many other options in this area if i ever wanted to move on.

I also met my husband while in school and he also did the co-op program and while they didnt hire him right out of college, 4 job changes later he's now working for a company that he did his co-op at 9 years ago and I think working there previously really edged him out against the competition when going for this job.