What was your undergrad major?

I'm currently a freshman and due to a ridiculous system change with my school, have to pick my major options by June. Though I might apply for BBs and other finance jobs in the future, my top career choice is most likely top-level consulting. The thing is that I don't know if I should do a BS in "business" with finance and international business double concentrations, a BS in finance and international affairs (my school has a great rep for international affairs), or a BS in finance and economics. (I'd be passionate about all of these equally)

For those who are in consulting rn, what track would you recommend for recruiting and an eventual MBA (i.e. what would MBAs like to see the best?) I've heard that people like seeing humanities experience like international affairs or econ

 

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