| How do I tell my mom i want to change my major?

How do I tell my mom i want to change my major?

Christiana B asked:


I”m currently majoring in political science, and i’m taking political science 101 and i don’t think politics really interests me. My mom wants me to get a law degree, but i don’t think i want to become a lawyer. I want to be either a journalist, photographer, or a photojournalist. I want to either major in mass communications and minor in photography or major in business and minor in photography, i’m so confused what do i do?

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4 Responses to “How do I tell my mom i want to change my major?”

  1. Claire W on June 26th, 2009 7:25 am

    Tell her that you think that majoring in communication will give a special edge in the job market. Say that majoring in communication or business will give you more flexibility, giving you the option of law or many other things. Political science is not a requirement for law school admission.

  2. Heather 00 on June 28th, 2009 9:06 am

    Change your major to undeclared and take a few of the classes you are interested in. After taking some of those classes you should be able to determine if you actually like them or if you just like the idea of a career in those fields. If you mom gets upset just tell her that you don’t want to become a lawyer and that you won’t succeed at anything your heart is not in. She should understand and support you.

    Also, you don’t have to have a political science degree to go to law school. You can have an art degree if you want and still gain admission to a good law school. Again, take classes that interest you and find out what you are passionate about and what you can see yourself doing for the next 30-40 years.

  3. drip on June 30th, 2009 11:05 pm

    I would major in journalism instead of mass comm. Don’t do a major for your parents. If you don’t have the passion to become a lawyer, law school is going to be a b****.

    I can see your mom freaking about being a photojournalist. Not the most lucrative job market. But this is your whole life. You can not go into a career you do not want. Your mom is going to have to come to terms with that

  4. G on July 4th, 2009 6:49 am

    if you’re taking polysci101 then am I right in assume you are a freshman and haven’t officially declared your major? If so, it wouldn’t be changing your major just changing your plans. Be forthright with your parents about your plans. My advice would be to do a major in business and a minor in photography, OR a major in journalism or english, with a minor or double major in photography.

    Just tell your parents about your plans. If it sounds like you are sure of yourself, then they will be more at ease.