I have always been interested in becoming a lawyer but recently I lost that interest. I wanna work hard and all but I don't think I am that passionate enough to go to law school. (My grandfather, dad and brother being a lawyer sort of inspired me to choose law ) things have changed now, I at first wanted to be a civil rights attorney but now I wanna choose a different career path but staying within my passion for civil rights, humanitarian works, government and politics...just not law. I for years had my mind set on law so now I can't look beyond that. I've researched a bit but just need a second opinion and suggestions. I am a junior in high school. I would like to major in political science when I attend college...would that be a good option or should I do international relations, etc. ? THANK YOU.
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Do international relations if your primary interest in international politics or international business. Political science might be the better choice if you are interested in domestic politics or government. Both degrees may have limited employment opportunities unless you have a graduate degree or are in Washington, D.C.
Not many jobs for community or civil rights activists. Even fewer would make a career of it. Do an internship or something but you probably should get it out of your system and choose something else. Public Administration is one option. Otherwise, you run a great risk in trying to better the world with few offering a real paycheck.
IT depends on what options you have. Some universities, for example, offer majors in Poverty Studies, Urban Studies, Global Politics, etc. As Amaretta wrote, you will need to decide if you want to focus on the U.S. or international issues.
Jobs with non-profits and government organizations don't pay well and you won't have much of a career path if you don't have an advanced degree. Of course, you aren't stuck. You could change your mind in a decade and decide to get a law degree or move off in an entirely different direction. Smart kids with political science majors from good universities can get all kinds of jobs in a wide variety of corporations that pay very well.
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Too many 22 year olds are working as cashiers and call center clerks. First, you need to think about the job that you want. Then take into consideration the employment rate and salary expectations in the area you plan to live (it matters.) Then, choose a program to best prepare you to land that job. Hiring managers go through applications and select the candidate who they think is most capable of doing the job, so it's best to choose a major where you'll learn a marketable skill. Talk to people about their jobs if you're specifically interested in government work.
Political Science majors typically have a low employment potential. I wouldn't go into it if you're not willing to spend 4+years in school.