Thread: Can't decide on College Major

foreman would have some great input, and could have changed your life, too bad.

i know he would, what happened to him?

permanantly bant

Originally Posted by LexusGS

Hi, this summer i will begin my first year in college, and I have no clue on what path to take to pursuit my dream. I want to one day open my own bodyshop that deals with collision and custom bodywork, and need some help on picking a major that deals with that field. I don't want to burn out like many of the people I know who started their own business.

If any one has some knowledge on which way I should go about getting knowledge in the business field please share. Thanks!

Are you going to a 4 or 2 year school? Do you have a rough idea of the programs they offer? Don't be in a rush to choose a major, because almost everyone changes at least once, I did. I started out in biology wanting to go to med school, but when I realized that about 2% of premeds actually end up going to med school, I switched to chemistry. If you declare undecided your first year, you have the chance to take classes in several areas and decide what you do/don't like and what you're good at, because it only gets harder.

I would imagine something in business or business management or major in accounting and become a CPA. Do you intend on doing the repair work yourself, cuz you'd prolly have to take mechanic classes to.

It sounds like bus. mangement sounds like what you want. But venture into different subjects. Also business majors tend to have an easier/more fun of time then some other majors.

why are you even worried about it going into your first year? Just take some gen. electives, and see what interests you as you move along.

Originally Posted by mike456

foreman would have some great input, and could have changed your life, too bad.

True Story... His sagely advice will be missed.

In alot of colleges & universities you don't have to declare a major your first year. If you wanted to deal with a bodyshop, that isn't really something you would go to college for IMO. Isn't that something you would start with as an apprentice or something? I guess if you wanted to manage the business yourself you could get some sort of degree in business.

Originally Posted by fufu

In alot of colleges & universities you don't have to declare a major your first year. If you wanted to deal with a bodyshop, that isn't really something you would go to college for IMO. Isn't that something you would start with as an apprentice or something? I guess if you wanted to manage the business yourself you could get some sort of degree in business.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Just start out taking some general education stuff, or primarily general education stuff with a few major classes on the side to get a taste for what might interest you. Remember, you can always change later if you happen to pick the wrong field.

A business degree is the only thing I could think of that would help you out in such a field. Maybe some kind of engineering degree, but I would think that is unecessary for such a career goal.

to own your own bodyshop, you will probably want to get a job in a body shop, to get hands on experience, and do a business degree!

Originally Posted by MyK

to own your own bodyshop, you will probably want to get a job in a body shop, to get hands on experience, and do a business degree!

True Story, some type of business/manging degree would most likely work well with hands on experience. A trade/vocational school may be a good option as well.

Bodyshop? like the place with all the fruity soaps and stuff?


First 2 years: General Education requirments. do NOT declare!

Last to years: Core focus

That being said, business.

OR You can get your undergrad(bachelors degree) in a subject like mechanical engineering, or something that pertains more to your field then you can go to grad school and get a masters in business