I’m seriously considering transferring to Marshall from a science BA, partly because I like how broad the business degree is, I’d get to learn skills I’ve never really been exposed to, and Marshall is obviously a prominent degree at USC.
But I’m honestly struggling with one part of the decision of what is life actually like after graduation?
For those of you who are in business careers now (like corporate/finance/consulting/marketing/etc.),or if you went somewhere different, do you actually enjoy the work you’re doing? Do you find it intellectually interesting and varied, or does it eventually become pretty repetitive/monotonous?
I feel like everyone in business school seems very set on their career path, and I sometimes wonder if I’m just idealizing the degree because it feels practical and opens a lot of doors. I have a lot of different interests and tend to think more like a scientist/curious generalist, so I’m worried I could end up choosing business for the flexibility and then realize I don’t actually like the work and 9-5 job.
At the same time, I don’t necessarily want to specialize super narrowly. I like the idea of having a degree that gives me a broad foundation and lets me explore different directions. But business does feel a little less stimulating and real.
So for people who chose Marshall/business and are in the program or working...do you feel like it set you up for a good life/career? Do you actually like what you do? And if you could go back, would you choose the same degree?
Why did you or not choose Marshall? Do you actually want to work in things like finance and why?
Is Marshall worth it If I am not sure I am that passionate about business but see the broad job opportunity?