I will be entering university life in one month time, and I am still wondering whether I made the right choice or not. Though I got admitted in one the most prestigious universities in the UK, many people are advising me to change field. They say that an award in BA (Economics and social studies) (Hons) is not good enough to have a bright career, that is, which will reap a lot of money. Some say that LLB is more fruitful. Can anyone please advise me on what I should be doing? Thanks!
What are the jobs prospects for BA(Economics and social studies) (Hons)?
Hello Preesha!
The decision is totally up to you. First, you have to sort your priorities. Clear your mind of everything others told you, and think about what YOU want to do with your life. Would you like the career that deals with economics, or would you prefer to be a lawyer?Usually, money should not be the deciding factor. You wouldn't want to condemn your life to some high paying job which makes you feel sick to the core.
Then again, it depends on your present financial condition. One of my best friends is in a job which pays him highly, but I know that he hates his job, and is only doing it to support his family. So these things also matter.
Think about these things. If your don't have any financial constraints, and really enjoy stuff related to economics, then go for it. If for some reason you end up disliking it, you can always study law at postgraduate level.
Anyway, like I said, the decision rests with you. Talk to your close ones, like you parents or siblings. They will know what is best for you. Don't listen to others. Your parents know you best, and they'll always have the best intentions for you.
I don't know if I clarified your doubts or multiplied them. I hope it's not the latter.
The decision is totally up to you. First, you have to sort your priorities. Clear your mind of everything others told you, and think about what YOU want to do with your life. Would you like the career that deals with economics, or would you prefer to be a lawyer?Usually, money should not be the deciding factor. You wouldn't want to condemn your life to some high paying job which makes you feel sick to the core.
Then again, it depends on your present financial condition. One of my best friends is in a job which pays him highly, but I know that he hates his job, and is only doing it to support his family. So these things also matter.
Think about these things. If your don't have any financial constraints, and really enjoy stuff related to economics, then go for it. If for some reason you end up disliking it, you can always study law at postgraduate level.
Anyway, like I said, the decision rests with you. Talk to your close ones, like you parents or siblings. They will know what is best for you. Don't listen to others. Your parents know you best, and they'll always have the best intentions for you.
I don't know if I clarified your doubts or multiplied them. I hope it's not the latter.
Thanks dude!
I'll go for economics ! I believe that hard work pays, no matter the job you do.
I'll go for economics ! I believe that hard work pays, no matter the job you do.
I'm impressed with Ershad's advice. It really is best to do 2 things, I think:
Keep your options open, follow your bliss, and always choose the path that requires the most discipline for a big payoff.
That is three things, even though I said 2. The part about the discipline is not so important, because really sometimes choosing the path that requires discipline ends up making you do something you do not want to do.
What do you want to DO every day after you graduate... that is the question.
Is it true that you can study economics now and still pursue law in the future? If so, I think that seems like a good idea! Always take the path that keeps the most options open. Don't close any doors on yourself.
Keep your options open, follow your bliss, and always choose the path that requires the most discipline for a big payoff.
That is three things, even though I said 2. The part about the discipline is not so important, because really sometimes choosing the path that requires discipline ends up making you do something you do not want to do.
What do you want to DO every day after you graduate... that is the question.
Is it true that you can study economics now and still pursue law in the future? If so, I think that seems like a good idea! Always take the path that keeps the most options open. Don't close any doors on yourself.
Thanks Kevin,
I don't really know which job I want to do after completing my degree.I think i'll pursue with a MBA so as to be able to earn more money. I pretty sure that law is not my cup of tea. So i'll go with economics for a start.
I don't really know which job I want to do after completing my degree.I think i'll pursue with a MBA so as to be able to earn more money. I pretty sure that law is not my cup of tea. So i'll go with economics for a start.
Good! I bet you will do well. I know I would not, because econ. confuses me!
hehe.. Thanks for the encouragement !
