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• alafolie

  
   

  July 7, 2010 2:48:00 AM CEST

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  okay so i am in severe distress  ??? ??? ??? ??? im in the middle of looking at colleges and even though im only a junior i still have to know where im headed. i would like to go into styling but i could change so taking a major in visual communications would be the best for that. but should i take a minor? what is the difference between a major and a minor?! i dont know any of this and my school doesnt help you out untill youre a senior. so please, someone out there must know this stuff or is everyone as confused as me? [glow=pink,2,300]please respond and shed some light on this very clouded subject[/glow]
• basicexpressions

  
   

  July 7, 2010 8:46:00 AM CEST

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  you can take a minor, a major, you can even double major. A Major is what you are going to school mainly for. It's where all your studying and credits will mainly go. For example you will get a BA in Journalism. now a minor is also part of your diploma but you will spend less time and credits on it. Example: BA in Journalism with a Minor in Public Relations. try to find a college that has all the majors and minors that you think that you will be interested in then search for the right school for you. and it's a good thing that you are looking now. I started looking and talking about college in my junior year, senior year is way too late. They expect you to have your mind made up by then. I hope I was helpful, if you need any more advice just message me =)
• TastesEclecticFashion

  
   

  July 7, 2010 10:58:00 PM CEST

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  ^Good advice.
  
  I know that, with minors, you don't have to take as many credit courses to achieve them. For example, my mother got her bachelors (back in the 90s) in archaeology but took enough Native American studies courses completely on her own to get a minor in that as well. Also, for a lot of people, they end up taking enough of a certain type of class to declare a minor anyway (there is so much mixing of departments no matter what people tend to say).
  
  I do have to say I am always incredibly annoyed that everyone EXPECTS teenagers to have their entire lives planned out before they graduate. Just keep things open and remember to do what feels right to you. It's a stressful time picking colleges but it should be super exciting too!
• alafolie

  
   

  July 24, 2010 5:11:00 AM CEST

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  thank you for all the help :)
• Fashionwrites

  

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  July 24, 2010 11:44:00 AM CEST

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  Hey guys! I think you all did really great in giving awesome advice for college.
  
  While we're on the subject of majors, could I stick a question of my own in here as well? I'm currently majoring in English/creative-writing in the hopes of writing for a fashion magazine someday. However, I'm wondering if I should minor in journalism to be able to become a fashion writer?
  
  I'm also thinking of taking a few classes in fashion schools during future summers. Any suggestions? I'm just jumping into something I'm not really sure about, but am still passionate about so help a sister out! :D
  
  Thanks!
• alafolie

  
   

  July 24, 2010 3:47:00 PM CEST

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  i would say journalism would be a good area to get into but remember im only a junior in high school so dont rely on me but that sounds good.
• basicexpressions

  
   

  August 7, 2010 6:54:00 AM CEST

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  Honestly, english and journalism are about the same thing except one focuses on a more of the novel side while the other focuses on the here and now news. So basically it is up to you to choose what you want.
  
  It would be best to do your own research. For example ask someone who works for a magazine or even ask your advisor at your college / school.
• Fashionwrites

  

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  August 7, 2010 10:28:00 AM CEST

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  Thank you for the advice! Will do so!