Double major or minor?

[ntufreshiemaybe]

Hi there!

I'm a prospective ntu student (still considering whether I should appeal to nus/ smu.) I just got accepted into ntu sociology but upon reading the other forums, I'm getting a bit scared T.T.

Many people seem to have the idea that in Singapore, a sociology degree isn't really that competitive, especially in the private sector. So, I would to seek the advice of any senior here. I'm planning on taking a double major or minor in comm studies. Which is more worthwhile to take? Another major or a minor?

Planning on going into either journalism or the public sector upon graduation.

Any advice would be extremely helpful! Thank you

 

[WestgateTower]

For the communications industry, doesn't really matter double major or minor or even neither. In fact, what counts for more would be your portfolio + experience.

Portfolio
- take journalism modules with a higher % of practical work (some modules are more theoretical)
- write for school/club newsletter/website etc
- volunteer your writing skills to non-profits (eg. http://www.creativesforcauses.com/#!volunteer/c8k2)

Experience
- start finding freelance/temp/part-time/contract/internship opportunities.
- try http://internsg.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/119326031532307/

For public sector, doesn't matter double major or minor, most important would be to get good honours, first class would be the best!

 

[ntufreshiemaybe]

Hi!
Will probably only take up the double major/ minor if I'm really interested then! Thanks so much for the advice