Hi guys.
I'm a sophomore majoring in finance at a small college in Missouri. Recently, I've discovered that I don't plan on having a career in business (e.g. working for a financial services firm). I am, however, enjoying my macroeconomics class and love the international relations class I took my freshman year. Unfortunately, my college doesn't offer a major in international relations and it only offers a BSBA in economics.
Honestly, the only reason I'm attending my college is because I got a full-ride. My classes are very easy (for the most part) and I actually feel intelligent compared to the majority of my peers. I live at home and commute every day, so I haven't made many friends.
In addition, I was working on campus as an English as a Second Language tutor (for international students) and I found out two weeks ago that the program was cut. I haven't been able to find a new job (on or off campus) yet.
My dream career would be tracking/preventing terrorist financing or analyzing the consequences of implementing economic sanctions on countries. I also want to learn Arabic, but my college doesn't offer that either. After graduation, I intend to move to Washington, D.C.
So, should I stick with finance? Could I find a non-business job if I majored in finance? Should I transfer?
My mom is a professor at the college I attend. Her words of advice were: 'Finish your Bachelor's degree at MSSU and then worry about what you want to do."
Please help me!
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