Academics, what do you study?

[ev]

With all the interesting people we have on this forum from various backgrounds and whom exceed academically in certain areas of study or interest, I must know..

What do you study? Whether it be at an educational institution (such as university), or at home out of a general interest. I know there are a lot of intelligent people on this board with an in-depth knowledge in certain fields (such as philosophy, sociology, economics, history, physics etc.) So what do you have a knack for?

Feel free also to post whatever you may be studying that is career orientated or just share what subjects you find interesting..

[F9]

Im still in school, for one more year at least:( and then what i hope to get is firstly sports management, and if not political sciences hopefully in UK.:D

[frozencompass]

Electrical and Computer Engineering student here.

[Kamerat]

Computer science.

[Melon]

Did Biology at Imperial College London which was an unconscious decision thus I changed after a year of studying there and now.....i specialise in Environmental Biology and Earth Sciences (at Queen Mary) which is grand:D

Any Earth Sciences here???

[Angry Young Man]

English and Drama.

[apathy maybe]

How to ask cop questions.

[Sam_b]

Slavonic Studies & Central and East European Studies, with a wee bit of Russian thrown in. Russian's getting dropped after summer to focus more on Czech and Russian cinema.

[Pogue]

Slavonic Studies & Central and East European Studies, with a wee bit of Russian thrown in. Russian's getting dropped after summer to focus more on Czech and Russian cinema.

This isn't meant to be an inuslt, but isn't that incredibly specialised? What sort of career do you want that to lead into?

[hugsandmarxism]

Sociology.

[Y Chwyldro Comiwnyddol Cymraeg]

AS level in History, Welsh first language, Biology and Chemistry and the Welsh Baccalauriate. Hoping to study Politics and International Relations in Uni

[Delirium]

sociology/political science

I quit though, it was making me depressed.

[black magick hustla]

Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics

[#FF0000]

History and Sociology. I've considered majoring in English, though. I'm good with literature and criticism and analysis, i.e. I can spout bullshit and see things that aren't there with the best of them.

[Il Medico]

I study Life.
However, in a narrower sense-
In school: I major in English/creative writing.
At Home: I study history, Philosophy, Politics, English again, Music, etc.

[black magick hustla]

There should be more scientists in scientific socialism. :lol:

[More Fire for the People]

History, Philosophy, African American studies.

[Sam_b]

This isn't meant to be an inuslt, but isn't that incredibly specialised? What sort of career do you want that to lead into?

Yes it is. I enjoy it, i'd rather do a subject I enjoy than do something I hate so I can earn X amount of money. I have a fuller post justifying my choice somewhere here, i'll see if I can find it.

[Sam_b]

Here we go:


I get this quite a lot, and joke about it as well http://www.revleft.com/vb/class-should-take-t106083/revleft/smilies/001_smile.gif

I'm currently halfway through my degree, and hoping for a Ba (Hons) in Slavonic Studies and Central and Eastern European Studies (combined). This is the reason, as some of you will know, that I am currently living in Prague for a few months.

The way I see it is that I don't see the point in going to university to do something I hate, just as an attempt to get a decent and well-paying job. I don't see that thats what university is all about. Originally I was going to do politics, but hated it quickly and couldn't think of anything worse than taking it on. Agreed, Slavonic Studies (film and literature analysis of Slavic-speaking areas) is specialist, and there are only about thirty students in the entire faculty. But for me its interesting nonetheless and I like going to uni and being able to be passionate about something rather than dreading lectures.

As for a career path i've been told that any degree stands you in good stead for employment, but i'm not so naive. I realise that my future will probably be in working in a Slavic country, in reasearch, or going for a Masters degree etc and working in academia. I'm excited about where it'll take me. Who knows?
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[Invincible Summer]

Sociology major, maybe throw in a German minor for fun (I've done up to 3rd year German but I haven't declared it as a minor yet)

[FreeFocus]

International relations, psychology, and a little bit of biology.

[Raúl Duke]

History, with minors in sociology and anthropology.
Want to learn Modern Latin-American, Modern Middle-Eastern, Modern European, Modern Japanese history.
In short, I'll probably specialize in Modern World History.

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

Physical science REPRAZENT!

My current studies focus mainly on the Solar System, with a little bit on exoplanets as well. Previously I had passed an introductory course in cosmology and particle physics. Stirring stuff, and downright fascinating.

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

[fabilius]

I have a b.a. in theatre studies.

Lately I´ve been thinking a lot about studying history or law though.

[More Fire for the People]

Fact: if I didn't feel my resources would be better used elsewhere, I'd be an astronomer.

[Invincible Summer]

Physical science REPRAZENT!

My current studies focus mainly on the Solar System, with a little bit on exoplanets as well. Previously I had passed an introductory course in cosmology and particle physics. Stirring stuff, and downright fascinating.

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

I was about to undertake a major in biogeoscience (or something like that) but then I failed biology and math which I understand to be somewhat important in that field so...

[Hit The North]

I teach sociology and social research methods.

[Y Chwyldro Comiwnyddol Cymraeg]

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

Such as...biol and fields of science that help save lives etc? :P

[hugsandmarxism]

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

*resists urge to edit images taken by the hubble telescope to include photoshoppings of Einstein taking a dump*

On a more serious note, it seems that Sociology is a very rewarding field for leftists. Infact, I credit the developement of my class consciousness to my intro to Sociology course, where I learned the truth about capitalsim.

Also, is anyone on here training to enter into the medical profession? Interestingly enough, the best discussions I have with people about the problems in the capitalist system, and the toll it takes on human health and well being around the world, are with nursing majors and others who wish to go into medicine. When I talk about structuring society in such a maner as to prioritize people over profits, these types are the most responsive. Am I the only one witnessing this correlation?

[Wanted Man]

Nothing now, starting English in September.

[Invariance]

Thinking of either majoring in pure mathematics, applied mathematics or discrete mathematics.

[Angry Young Man]

I'm surprised this wasn't a poll, given how many study either History, Political Science or Economics.

I really wish that English Lit didn't mean just English-language literature. I know that York English students have to take a foreign-language module, but firstly, it's in the original language, and I can't speak any; secondly I'm not bright enough to go to York; thirdly, I went to a state school.

[Killfacer]

Physical science REPRAZENT!

My current studies focus mainly on the Solar System, with a little bit on exoplanets as well. Previously I had passed an introductory course in cosmology and particle physics. Stirring stuff, and downright fascinating.

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

Finally someone studying a proper subject.

[Killfacer]

I'm surprised this wasn't a poll, given how many study either History, Political Science or Economics.

I really wish that English Lit didn't mean just English-language literature. I know that York English students have to take a foreign-language module, but firstly, it's in the original language, and I can't speak any; secondly I'm not bright enough to go to York; thirdly, I went to a state school.

You can get into york from a state school. I think the key point is the one highlighted.

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

Such as...biol and fields of science that help save lives etc? :P

I consider biology a hard science. I meant stuff like sociology, psychology, and other touchy-feely stuff.

At least the soft sciences are better than the humanities. :lol:

[S.O.I]

next year if things go after plan i will get into psychology in fiji

[fabilius]

I consider biology a hard science. I meant stuff like sociology, psychology, and other touchy-feely stuff.

At least the soft sciences are better than the humanities. :lol:

That´s not fair, we all have different talents.

I´m hopeless in mathematics, but I know that a lot of people enjoy my writing.

The soft sciences are in fact the only really active critics of capitalism today. (In western societies, I mean)

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

That´s not fair, we all have different talents.

I´m hopeless in mathematics, but I know that a lot of people enjoy my writing.

The soft sciences are in fact the only really active critics of capitalism today. (In western societies, I mean)

My taunting of other fields of knowledge tongue in cheek. Mostly. :D

[Schrödinger's Cat]

Social Sciences (basically history, economics, geography, and sociology compressed into one).

[Nwoye]

looking into economics/sociology. double major in philosophy possibly. we'll see.

[Black_Flag]

Currently studying Joint Honours in Modern History/Politics.

[Raúl Duke]

Physical science REPRAZENT!

My current studies focus mainly on the Solar System, with a little bit on exoplanets as well. Previously I had passed an introductory course in cosmology and particle physics. Stirring stuff, and downright fascinating.

*Resists the urge to make a jab against the soft sciences*

If I wasn't a loser at math I might have gotten into an academic field that would lead me to robotics and/or nanotechnology.

[swampfox]

I am not in university yet, but my destined major next fall is a major in Communications with a Public Relations concentration and political focus. I also plan to minor or at least master the Arabic language.

That being said, I can always fall back on my talents in newspaper and journalism.

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

Speaking of academic studies, this blog entry I'm writing is taking way too fucking long. I think I'll have to cut it short.

[Audeamus]

I am currently studying Political Science, and I have begun to consider adding a History minor.

[Dooga Aetrus Blackrazor]

I'm studying Philosophy and Political Science.

[Black Dagger]

At the moment nothing - i work, i graduated from university in 07 (BInst [Globalisation]: History major). But i think i may go to TAFE next year to do a Community Services certificate (to get a more interesting job in the sector than i have now), either that or a DipEd (to become a teacher - History/English).

[blackstone]

academics - English Literature/ Writing

personal studies- African political economy

[YSR]

Finishing my BA in Latin American Studies and then getting the fuck out of the academy.