Wednesday, January 23, 2013

6 Unique College Majors

Hey Future of Mainers,
Hope you are staying warm! In order to keep you thinking outside the box, we have come up with a list of the 6 most unique majors we could find. Perhaps one of these suits you perfectly and you will decide to write about it in your essay!

1. Comic Book Art
Love comic books? Love doodling? Well, you may find your passion in actually designing those great graphics you see in your favorite comic books! You can go to the Minneapolis College of Art in Minnesota and Design to study Comic Book Art. Take classes such as Digital Illustration, The Illustrated Notebook, and Children's Book Illustration.


2. Retail Floristry
Who knew you can go to college to arrange and sell flowers? Well, you can major in Floristry Management at Mississippi State University that will give you "hands-on experiene in managing a business operation." You could start the next big floristry in your town!


3. Comedy
Are you the class clown? Love to make your friends and family laugh? Head up to Humber College in Canada to major in Writing and Performance in Comedy. Humber College offers the opportunity to learn about the industry while improving your comedy skills. Classes include "stand-up, improvisation, scriptwriting, sketch comedy, and all other aspects of the craft."


4. Motorsports Science and Engineering
If you wish you could major in NASCAR, this is about as close as you can get. At Winston-Salem State Universtiy, you can get your Bachelor's degree in Motorsport Management. This major will help prepare you for a career in Motorsport Operations, Motorsport Marketing, and Event Planning. Get in the fast lane with this major and see you out on the track!

5. Poultry Science
Hey, someone's got to have some love for chickens. Students studying poultry science will learn how to raise and manage healthy chickens, turkeys, and ducks for the purpose of producing eggs or meat. Students use principles of chemistry and biology within this niche field of study. Head to North Carolina State University to get involved in this unique yet important major!


6. Folklore and Mythology
Can't get enough of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter? Well, you could turn your passion for mythology into a career. At Harvard University, you can take classes such as "Witchcraft and Charm Magic," "Hero and Trickster," and "The Art of Storytelling." Watch out J.K. Rowling, here comes the next big fantasy series! 


If any of these jumped out at you, research them more; maybe you have discovered your dream job! Either way, we hope this entertained you and opened your eyes a little more to the wide ranges of majors out there!

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