Study Engineering or Actuarial Science

Hello every I have been considering working in Finance for some time however I love math more than any other class. Should I major in Engineering or Actuarial Science? I feel like either one would be a great degree; on top of tha passing the CFA exam would make me an excellent candidate. However, I also feel that studying actuarial science would sort of lock in my options in only becoming an actuary; where as with engineering if finance is not my thing I could always find a job as an engineer.

Any advice?

Thanks!

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