I want to go to UT Law or Business school. So what should I major in. Im pretty good at Economics, terrible at math, hate english, okay at history, ok at science. Should I just go to the business school and get a BBA?
That's gonna have to be something you decide on your own bro. But you're definitely on the right track with the Grad School idea. I live in Austin, and I'm seeing too many people graduating with degrees in stuff they can't really use practically. The only way you're gonna do well with a specific, oddball degree is if you continue your education to the point where you are a commodity, rather than the job you're seeking. I'll tell you this much too - my last girlfriend graduated with a degree in economics and expected to find a "real" job. She's still a secretary and using none of her $40,000 education. But on the other hand, my brother went to UT law school and turned that $100,000+ education into a $300,000 dollar a year job that will see him retire a millionaire in less than 10 years.
I just mean a degree with which there's no direct, humongous job market, like my brother's law degree that I edited in above.
I think Vinson&Elkins did it for him...they're like the 2nd biggest law firm around and they have a large office in both Austin and Houston. (even singapore if you're into that caning stuff)
Yeah. But how do you get a job with them first, then go to the Law school. Will the Econ degree cut it? Or should i get the BBA.
Hmmm...I'll talk to him when I see him next. Homeboy's nearly a partner now, he should know the career path like the back of his hand.
DT - whats your email? Mine is BigA853@yahoo.com id really appreciate it if you would discuss this further with me sometime.
keep your gpa high and study hard for those logic games if you're going the law route. those things are a b*tch. good luck in whatever u decide.
Nomar, The main thing that lawyers do is write and read. If you hate English, you're probably going to hate law school. Get an MBA instead. The salary ceiling is waaaay higher.
Nomar - My 2 cents - I hope you're not offended & I hope it has value. First, you mentioned being "OK" or "Good" at certain subjects. Are you not "Very Good" or "Excellent" at anything scholastically speaking? What is your GPA? It is one thing to say - "I'm going to law school" and entirely another to have the aptitude and ability to succeed in that area. I may be wrong, but Dallas Thomas' brother either had exceptional grades or was very lucky in landing the highly paid job mentioned prior. IMHO, if you are a C or even a B student, you will not get that ultra high paying legal jobs. Which brings me to my next subject - why are you seeking an advanced degree? If you are not an exceptional student and/or you do not have exceptional study habits, you will be competing in an entry level job market with nothing to identify you from the competition...regardless of your degree. If you are not incredibly lucky, in the absence of grades what else can you rely upon? This is where I would look to personal interests to assist me. Years ago, I dated a girl with a 12 year old daughter. The daughter was a gifted athlete but only a B/C student. My advice to her was to do find something she enjoyed and she would be a success. The young lady combined her interest (and abilities) in athletics with a moderate interest in science and became a successful Occupational/Physical Therapist. No, she doesn't make the $100k+ that Dallas Thomas' brother makes, but she is happy...and you can't put a price tag on that. When I was faced with your decision, I used the following logic to help me. If I ever needed/wanted to become self-employed, which degree would help me make the adjustment? My logic was thus - whatever gave me the most entrepreneurial skill would also make me (to a large degree) marketable. Lastly, I know this sounds trite and not very inciteful but do what you do best...what you enjoy doing is generally what allows you to become successful. The degree is the means not the end. Good luck!
I couldn't agree more. My dad always stressed to me how important it was to enjoy how you are spending your day. I'm in law school, but it just so happens that it's what I know I'm supposed to be doing. I absolutely love it. I'm don't look at it as a means to a financial end. I simply know that it's what I enjoy. I will look at whatever ancillary benefits come with that as gravy.
Thanks man. In response... I don't really know where I am at academically. I went to probably the best prep school in the state for high school, and I was a B student there. But... I can't really say I worked my ass off. I guess I regret that a little bit. My 1490 SAT probably got me into college. I'm going to a highly ranked national university, and have no clue about what I want to major in. I don't think I could cut it being self-employed. I really think the best thing for me would be either business or law school. I just need to figure out what to major in. As for writing... I say I don't like English because its pointless. English papers are just saying something then changing it around and saying it again. When writing papers for English, the main thing I do is rewording and resusing ideas to lengthen my main point. By making a point, then reiterating it in different ways English papers are written. Law seems pretty cool though, and my boy haven went to UT law.
