I know various people who have majored in the arts (visual, dance, music) who also minored in business because they wanted to have a fall back if their first love didn't pan out.

I've talked to a few of the more artsy majors, and minoring/dual majoring in business is indeed a popular choice.

My BFF double majored in art and business. Now she's an art/UX director at a small publishing firm, doing what she loves. It seems like it was a good combo for her.

ND, I'm sorry about the travel problems.

I want to go to a water park. If I can't really go anywhere on vacation, then I want to at least do fun stuff around here. It's not that far to Hersheypark. Can't find anyone to go with me, though. I'm OK with restaurants and movies on my own, but I'm not sure I'd really like going to Hersheypark by myself.

Oh man, I'd love to go to Hershey with you, Hil, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. It's not far for me, either.

Aww, thanks anyway, Amy. If you do end up with some free time, let me know.

I don't know. When I did it, I thought Journalism was, if not practical, a vocational choice.(and it did mean I learned how to ask all sorts of questions and see and do a variety of things.) I wish now that I'd pursued more Spanish and more policy-related things. Sometimes I think the major/ Minor is too rigid.

Sean, you might want to look into electrical engineering and then specializing in sound. Would combine your hard earned skills with a very marketable degree.

Sean, it sounds like Laura and Calli are talking about the Strong Interest Inventory (SII). It is a very comprehensive tool and could be a great way to zoom in on what works for you. Word of warning, there is usually a charge for the test (my office charges $69, which is what we pay CPP for them.) However, we also often wave the fee for people who are un- or underemployed. Also, in our office, once you've taken the test, you sit down with a career counselor to analyze the results and work out a plan of where to start. It sounds like you're already off to a good one, researching schools and programs. You might want to find some clubs to join at your school for networking purposes. Plus, if there's a particular career you think would be awesome, find someone in the field and ask if you could spend some time job shadowing. Tons of ~ma for getting your degree in BAMFtitude.

Drew, that option is a serious contender. I've picked up a lot over the last almost ten years, so getting a degree in that field is high on the list.

And thanks for the thoughts and encouragement, people.

Aimee, so sorry for the loss for your family. {{{Joe, Emeline, Aimee, & Fam}}}