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I've been contemplating wheather or not to double major in sociology
and economics. I know that there really isn't any benefit as far as
college admissions goes, but I have a genuine interest in both
subjects.

I want to be a sociology professor and am planning on going up to the
doctoral level in the subject. I'm going to Towson U in Maryland and
then will probably doing graduate work at the University of Maryland. I
have changed my mind like six times. Either I want to do a double major
in economics and sociology, or a major minor, or just major in
sociology, and minor in something like english.

My concern is that I want a statistical economics background which will
help me in my sociology. However, I'm not very good at math, and it is
probably my worst subject. I am smart and have the desire to challenge
myself, but I'm not sure if I'm deluding myself.

The difference between doing a major and minor, and doing a double
major is 4 classes. I figure that is just one more semester. I have an
associates degree, and plan on spending 2 years at Towson getting my
bachlors degree. I just spent 4 years at a community college because I
have to work full-time (live on my own).

I don't think I would do an economics minor because it is only 4
classes and that isn't worth it, I would probably do an english minor
if I didn't double major.

But again, none of this really matters does it since I'm going to
graduate school, and since I'm already behind I should hurry up and get
my masters right?

I'm also worried that Towson is going to have a weak sociology
department. I'd go to UofMaryland but I'm going to be living in
Frederick and Towson is a far easier drive than DC. I'm living with my
girlfriend and her mom so I don't have to work as much. It's a sweet
deal. I figure I'll major in economics too to pad the weakness of the
sociology major. I just don't know.

Someone help me.... One other problem with economics is that I'm a
socialist and probably will end up arguing with my teachers more than
befriending them. Yikes. I love economics, but I have my reservations.

[Guest]

If sociology is your passion, go ahead down that road. However, even
if you don't like economics, take it. It helps in running your life
later after University, to understand how our world works -- on money.
Besides, being a socialist, you should understand capitalism, to know
your enemy per say. Plus, you will be more well-rounded.

C.