Forgive me if this is not the proper forum (if there is a better section please let me know). I'm completing my first semester junior year at a semi target in DC. While I do not have an exact idea of what I want to pursue, I do know it will boil down to consulting or banking, preferably working with emerging economies, FDI, and incorporate some element of travel.
I had a decent bit of credit in high school/transferring after freshman year, thus I am ahead in my program. I am semi-fluent in Spanish, took a year of Chinese, and will study abroad at Fudan University in China this summer. I am unsure in terms of completing my degree:
Current Major is International Business and Minor is Economics.
Options: (1)Double Major International Business, Finance and Minor Economics (2) Major International Business, Minor Economics, but pursue Chinese (6 credits/semester-takes up a lot of room.), take more economics courses and an Investment class and International Finance.
Basically, with option 2, I will take 2 Finance classes (omitting 3 for the major).Though, on a resume is double majoring always perceived as better? My GPA will be around 3.2 by graduation, so will this be a fair 'excuse' as a double major. FWIW, one year as an economic research assistant, 9 months at a Development consulting firm, other side jobs, four volunteer assignments abroad to developing areas.
Thanks
Only pursue Chinese Language if it is something you can put a TON of effort into. Being proficient is worthless - they all can speak English fluently. However if you eventually do become fluent in Mandarin you will make some serious kuai. It's very important for banking/dealmaking over there.
Language is best if you are fluent, but will certainly set you apart. Speaking from experience, if you are looking to break into investment banking, especially from a semi-target, it is much more beneficial to be a finance major than an international business or general business.
Regarding your degree I agree with thecomments above, go for option 1. FWIW consulting will incorporate all the travel experience you could want (whether local, national, or international).
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