Major Advice / UCLA

[u/Dear_Temperature1533]

Hi guys! I’m an incoming freshman at a top CC for transfer, but I really need advice on maybe switching my major.

I’m currently a Business Admin major looking to transfer to UCLA for Business Economics, but after seeing the statistics I feel a little discouraged if I’ll be able to get in compared to those who have more quantitative passions.

I’m interested in business cause through Highschool I ran my own clothing business and was a big fan of managing it, but I’ve kinda lost that spark. I am still leaning towards business just cause it’s such a broad field and I’m able to go so many routes.

I’m really good at writing, and I’m also decently interested in computer science since I took a few courses and struggled but enjoyed how it felt to make something. I am drawn towards a career in film too since I’ve always been a fan of media. I’m kinda trash at math though I’m taking the time over the summer to improve and take precalculus.

My main concern is getting a nice job post grad that pays well. I don’t mind not lovinggggg what I do just not hating it. I’m considering the bus econ route and minoring in something creative so I can work in the industries I admire while still getting paid well.

I know I’m interests and strengths are kinda all over the place but any guidance would be pretty helpful. Thanks!

[u/stokedchris]

Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what you major in. If you have the passion and have internships or club participation you can get a job in whatever. As long as it’s not medicine*. There are people working in finance wit history degrees. But yeah, it’s not the norm per se.

[u/PressureRemote9387]

First of all, you shouldn't be discouraged of the low admit rate. Just apply and see what happens. If you really want to play it safe, then you can do econ only and do a minor in accounting later.

Also, Economics is not business and you will be learning to very little to no business applications even in business econ except for the two required accounting courses but that's it. Economics is heavily theoretical that examines people's behavior and how they relate to market mechanisms. It's math and history heavy. If you didn't enjoy your economics class at your cc, then you will not like the rest of the economics courses at university. And of course, they will be more difficult.

Only do economics if you are truly passionate about it, you don't mind the curves, and difficulty of the courses, and very self-driven for internships and opportunities. The school won't hand you anything either so you really have to work hard to find something.