03-01-2005, 10:48 PM
[quote=Baylan,Mar 1 2005, 01:47 AM]
On the other side of the spectrum, I participate in Forensics (not THAT kind of forensics! The public addressterature interpretation type of forensics) in the Extemporaneous category. Being involved in this category requires a great deal of knowledge about politics, domestic as well as foreign policy, plus a good amount of current affairs knowledge. As such, it has crossed my mind on more than one occasion that I might be more suited for something along the lines of Poli Sci.... But again, I'm not truly aware of what careers are really open to a poli sci major, which is a major stumbling block for deciding whether or not that might be an avenue I'd like to pursue.
Baylan
Hi
I'm a Political Scientist so I can recommend it, even though I started out studying law :whistling: Are you interested in a special region (East Asia or Africa, for example) or do you have a talent/interest in languages? If yes I would suggest combining International Relations (IR) with your favorite region/regional studies. There are lots of political scientists but if you have a specilization not shared by a lot of people you shouldn't have trouble getting a job. Be sure to check out the colleges rigourously, both for the quality of the college itself and how it is viewed in the political science community.
good karma
On the other side of the spectrum, I participate in Forensics (not THAT kind of forensics! The public addressterature interpretation type of forensics) in the Extemporaneous category. Being involved in this category requires a great deal of knowledge about politics, domestic as well as foreign policy, plus a good amount of current affairs knowledge. As such, it has crossed my mind on more than one occasion that I might be more suited for something along the lines of Poli Sci.... But again, I'm not truly aware of what careers are really open to a poli sci major, which is a major stumbling block for deciding whether or not that might be an avenue I'd like to pursue.
Baylan
Hi
I'm a Political Scientist so I can recommend it, even though I started out studying law :whistling: Are you interested in a special region (East Asia or Africa, for example) or do you have a talent/interest in languages? If yes I would suggest combining International Relations (IR) with your favorite region/regional studies. There are lots of political scientists but if you have a specilization not shared by a lot of people you shouldn't have trouble getting a job. Be sure to check out the colleges rigourously, both for the quality of the college itself and how it is viewed in the political science community.
good karma
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âThe world doesnât end with water, fire, or cold. Iâve divined the coming apocalypse. It ends with tentacles!â
âThe world doesnât end with water, fire, or cold. Iâve divined the coming apocalypse. It ends with tentacles!â