What's the best background to have?

Other than majoring in finance or what not, what do you think is a valuable subject to minor in? I was thinking possibly taking some environmental studies classes since the renewable energy is booming and likely will only increase in potential over the course of time.

What does everyone else think?

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That's a good question. So many students make such a big deal about picking a 'minor' but I've yet to see an employer or graduate school or anyone else who actually takes a 'minor' into consideration for anything at all.

 

Lol, interesting responses everyone. Although I think that if you know a language well enough to minor in it and go abroad, then there's really no need to minor in it haha.

 

Nobody gives a crap about a minor. Double major? Probably looks favorable, but it's not going to suddenly vault you to the top of the resume pile. If you want to minor in something, pick something you enjoy. History, psych, foreign language, bio, whatever. You can talk about that as an outside interest from finance, and if you do something like bio or chem, it might even be a bit helpful in placing into a healthcare group (though I doubt it will be a make or break thing).

 

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