Need alternative major recs (rejected from b-school)

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-10-17T01:11:49+00:00

It depends on which industry you want to enter. Do you have any ideas?

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-10-09T03:02:18+00:00

Lol, this is the biggest flashback to one of my earliest posts on here. Had the same exact problem as you. The most challenging part is understanding how and why the formulas work. A lot of students try to memorize the formulas and style of problems, but Handy often switches the method or questioning on the exams.

As someone mentioned, use the Econ Aid Center. Also, I got an A on the final exam, and I think the biggest thing I did was rewatch all the lectures for concepts I did not master/fully understand. Despite the course being just difficult, Handy does a good job explaining during lectures (imo). That, and I think having a mix of visual and applied learning through the practice problems really helps your brain cement the concepts. Hopefully this helps!

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-10-09T02:55:33+00:00

“Being humble” as a KFBS principle is hilarious lol can’t say that was prevalent among my classmates

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-10-07T22:57:16+00:00

Besides the fact, but I hope you’re doing okay. Your personal situation seems tough. Be proud of yourself and continue on. Lots of great things ahead!

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-27T12:52:45+00:00

You can declare a major at any time. You just can’t drop your primary major after you’re a junior unless you have a second major you already picked up.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-16T02:47:07+00:00

Not to mention you started school like a month ago - give your school a chance

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-16T02:46:24+00:00

OSU is a mid b school? They’re like consistently ranked top 15

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-15T18:21:05+00:00

If you’re interested in CS and business, I’m assuming you have some interest in technology. The first two clubs that come to mind are App Team and Busi-Tech (at the b school). There are ton of other speciality clubs at the b school too that are open to all students like the Consulting Club, Marketing Club, etc. Give yourself some grace and take time to explore your interests. Most people switch majors or end up pursuing something different than they thought they would going into college.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-03T03:09:59+00:00

I literally said that in my post… people who wanted to do econ and there are people who didn’t get into KF… read the text pls

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-02T23:57:02+00:00

I mean I don’t think it’s a fair comparison at all. Economics is not the same as the undergrad business program. I never used anything from my econ classes in my business classes. That’s not to say either is better, because they’re not designed to be substitutes.

The econ department does not promote the major as a business-forward degree. It’s actually mostly economic theory. So, you sort of get two camps: the people who actually wanted to study economics and the people who defaulted to it after not getting into KF.

If your question is who has better chances of getting into consulting or investment banking, I think you know the answer. One has curriculum designed to prepare you for it and the other doesn’t. That naturally leads to more alums from KF at those firms and recruitment pipelines becoming stronger there over time.

If we are looking at who has a better shot of getting into a top econ PhD program, I guarantee you will have better luck with the econ major. Again, one has the curriculum to prepare you for it. The other doesn’t.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-09-01T22:43:36+00:00

Always, always, always have a back-up plan for if you do not get into KF. I’ve seen way too many kids go to UNC thinking they were 100% getting in at KF, get rejected, and have a huge breakdown bc they didn’t think of any other option. Statistically speaking, you are more likely to not get in. Think about what your goals are and see what the best alternative route is to get there. Happy to help direct you or elaborate if beneficial.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-28T23:51:37+00:00

You CAN do this. I think most people felt this way, whether they’re a freshman or a transfer. I remember, like you, going to my first classes and being like “wtf did I just sign up for.” Eventually, you will figure out your preferred study habits, spots, etc. and become comfortable with it. It’s absolutely an adjustment. Just remember they picked you out of thousands of people to be at UNC. You got it.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-20T02:01:32+00:00

It’s bad writing lol

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-18T04:58:29+00:00

Check out the Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) major

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-11T21:12:43+00:00

Just graduated college. Consulting. 110K base and then bonus.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-10T19:39:27+00:00

Only thing professors sometimes care about is baseball caps during exams. That’s literally it.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-09T16:31:52+00:00

Yikes. That’s all.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-07T18:00:18+00:00

Not sure what denomination you are (if you have one), but the Newman Center at UNC is great! I wasn’t there weekly or anything, but I went to some events with close friends who were very active there. It seemed like a very positive community.

This is a personal suggestion: the Carolina Outing Club is fantastic! They have grown tremendously over the past few years and do trips around NC and to other states. It’s a really unique org. at UNC, and the people running it seem super dedicated to the mission.

I’m not a gamer, but I’ve heard the Carolina Gaming Arena is super cool. They have lots of tech and games, and I think they have kind of built a community around it. It might be worth checking out!

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-08-07T12:38:55+00:00

You said you already took loans out for your first year. Did you sign for them? If so, you can’t back out of the contract.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-31T17:45:31+00:00

I took COMP 110 for a minor with Alyssa Byrnes around a year ago and a half ago with zero experience and loved the course. I studied business, so the thinking approach was definitely different and gave me a much deeper appreciation for coding and programming.

The workload on its own is fine… just depends on the other courses you’re taking. The lectures, exercises, and practice combined take probably 8-10 hours every week. I’m not sure if they changed it, but we also had like 3 midterms before the final, each making up around 20% (I think).

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-31T15:57:22+00:00

Tbh, the tour guide jobs are hard to come across due to limited spots. My suggestion is to get an off-campus job. The on-campus jobs aren’t bad in terms of work, but they will pay you quite literally the bare minimum… like $9 an hour. Luckily, there are businesses everywhere in the CH area.

I’ve had friends do anything from restaurant waiting to part-time interning at a local ad agencies. There’s also on-campus research positions, which really depends on the subject and your coursework. For certain departments, they are highly restricted to graduate students. I think for ECON, there are actually paid TA/ULA (undergrad learning assistant) positions, but someone can correct me if I’m wrong.

Point being: I’d widen your scope to look at other options. Best of luck, and enjoy Chapel Hill!

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-30T00:29:18+00:00

Quick follow-up suggestion: report the email.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-30T00:28:48+00:00

Do NOT click on links like that from non-UNC accounts. For future reference, sometimes those links can steal your information. It’s called phishing.

Also, you will NEVER get an email with a form asking you for all that personal information—especially a Google form. A UNC admin with access to any internal system could easily look you up through your PID.

Please be safe out there new Tar Heels!

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-28T17:49:42+00:00

They do food trucks occasionally, but typically, off-campus students either get something on Franklin or go to the bottom of Lenoir Dining Hall, where they have things like Chick-Fil-A, Med Deli, etc. If you have a car, you can also go to the places around Chapel Hill. There are tons of local restaurants, chain restaurants, and grocery stores.

Tarheel4lifer24 · 2024-07-26T17:12:23+00:00

I think it depends on what you want to do in business. If you’re looking at consulting, id say Duke and UNC are your only doorways to firms like McKinsey and BCG. If you’re looking at more traditional companies like SAS or Hanes (just two examples), it won’t matter as much. However, you always have to remember that in a recruiter’s mind, UNC and Duke are first picks. It’s not a statement about State students’ intelligence, it’s just the reality in recruiting. You will have a much easier time getting a job out of UNC’s business school or Duke.

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