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What are the best options for me if business doesn't work out?

What other majors can i go into or take that doesn't have to do with businessbut i would like?

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Cressida’s Answer

Good afternoon, Amin,

What is it that interests you? What are some things that you enjoy doing? Is it something about business that excites you? If so, what is that? What does that look like to you? Also, look into your long term goals. What is your overall long term goal? I would encourage you to write these down on a piece of paper your different interests, and what stands out to you the most. I hope that this helps. Have a great day.
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Wendy’s Answer

If you look back at your core values, background, personality, relationships, experiences, and interests, you'll find your life skills. These are skills you've developed throughout your life. For example, if you played sports, you learned collaboration, time management, and discipline. Now, think about what you loved doing, and you'll find transferable skills- skills that are needed across positions and industries. Then, build on your strengths. For example, I worked at General Electric after college (as a communications major), giving weekly presentations to new employees about the projects they'd be working on. Decades later, I use those public-speaking skills on podcasts and in interviews.

Also, ask yourself what you're passionate about, then build on that. Every person is different, and we all have capabilities that make us unique. Research the professions that interest you. Talk to people doing what you'd like to do, or find a mentor. Don't worry about making the wrong decision. You can make changes as you develop your career.

Good luck!

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Elizabeth’s Answer

Hi Amin, my daughter, who's in college, initially wanted to major in business but found it a bit dull. She's now switched to a Leadership major, which is more exciting for her. This major is all about bringing people together to achieve goals. She'll still take some business classes, but she'll also study psychology, public speaking, project management, and more. It's a broader and more practical major, opening up many different career paths for her.
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Ryan’s Answer

Hey Omin!

First you need to decide - is it business that you like, or is it something within business that excites you? (Finance/Math, People & Relationships, Communication, Building).

If you're worried about not getting into Business School, but still want to pursue a similar discipline, you should consider coursework like Economics, Communications, or Math. All of these will help you build skills that are translatable to business. If you don't want to go to business school but feel like you might have pressure from your friends/family, then maybe you should also consider what you find most interesting. You can do two things at once - work on your skills, and then transfer into business later if you don't think you're ready.

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Courtney’s Answer

That is a great question! There are a lot of other career options if business doesn't work out for you. One that I would suggest is operations or communications.

For operations, the good thing about this field is that there are no two days that look alike. You will be learning new skills within your role every single day. That is one reason why I like operations is because I'm constantly challenging my mind and skillset. You could go into operations within any industry, including healthcare, education, labs or pharma, and more.

For communications, nearly every single company or group needs to communicate something. This can range from marketing communications, internal company communications, external communications, and more. You can take English (or other language classes) that teach you how to write professionally and effectively. Additionally, if you love to connect with people, you could even give speeches or host events that share different types of information.

The options really are endless. If business doesn't work out for you, don't be discouraged. There are a lot of great and different avenues that you can explore!
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Georgia’s Answer

The business world has many areas like sales, marketing, IT, and public relations. Focus on what excites you, and it might help you find the right path.
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Jezlea’s Answer

Hi Amin,
Think about what you love doing. What are the things that spark your interest or that you can talk about for hours? What makes you feel excited? Imagine what you would enjoy doing every day for years. Once you have some ideas, look into majors that match your interests. Then, explore careers linked to those majors, considering the education required, typical salary, and anything else that matters to you. This could lead you to a fulfilling path beyond business!
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Joe’s Answer

Hi Amin! One thing to think about is what are you good at? What are things you excel at? Are you creative? Are you organized? Are you good at getting people to take action? Are you good at teaching or explaining things? A lot of people will tell you to find something you love or are passionate about, and that can be a great place to start, but sometimes those things are not the things that are easy to build careers around. However, if you can find something you are really good at, you can see how those skills you have can be honed and increased through school and experience, so that businesses will want to hire you, or you can find a business you can start. When you can identify things you are good at, you can connect that to jobs. Are you great at organizing and keeping track of things? Then you may be an awesome project manager or accountant. Are you good at teaching or explaining things, and persuading people? Then you may be a great teacher, or a great salesperson, or a great lawyer. One of my strengths is communication, organization, and problem solving, and I have used that strength to build a career in marketing. When I was in high school and college, and I didn't even have a concept of what marketing was, or what kinds of skills you need. Yes, you need to understand the principles of marketing, but those are things you can learn. What is harder to teach are the natural skills that make you good at a job. If you are not sure what you are good at, ask people who know you well what they think. You might be surprised to find out what they think you are good at. And it may not be something you necessarily love, but you can build a career out of things you are good at, and that career can buy you the time and money to do the things you love.
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Jezlea’s Answer

Without knowing your specific interests, the best approach is to think about what business actually gave you that you enjoyed and find majors that offer the same thing through a different lens. If you liked the people and communication side of business, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or Public Relations offer that human centered focus with strong career paths in counseling, media, nonprofit work, and organizational development. If you were drawn to the analytical and problem-solving aspects, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science scratch that same itch with arguably stronger earning potential and growing demand across almost every industry.

If creativity was what pulled you toward business originally, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Film, or Architecture all blend creative thinking with professional structure in ways that feel purposeful rather than purely academic. If you enjoyed the organizational and leadership elements, Public Administration, Education, or Healthcare Administration offer meaningful and stable careers built around managing systems and serving communities rather than chasing profit margins.
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Narmatha’s Answer

What subjects do you really like? Do you enjoy working with people, dealing with data, using technology, or doing creative projects?

Think about what you love, and try taking courses in that area. Building skills in something you enjoy can help you find a career that matches your strengths and future plans.
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Wong’s Answer

Hi Amin. The best choice depends on what you enjoy doing, but you can look at majors that use similar skills without being business degrees.

Psychology could suit you if you enjoy understanding people, communication, and behavior. It can lead to areas such as human services, research, counseling, organizational psychology, or further study in specialized fields.

Computer Science or Information Technology could be worth exploring if you enjoy technology, problem-solving, and learning how systems work. You could eventually work in software, data, AI, or technology-related roles.

Economics is another option if you enjoy mathematics, analysis, and understanding how people and societies make decisions. It can lead to careers in research, government, finance, data, and policy.
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