Few weeks ago, one of my juniors asked my opinion towards majoring in Econs fac. Undoubtedly, my respond was "why not?' Though tons of reasoning given, it is a self-serving action, however.
The final effect of majoring is merely an outcome of familiarization as final examination will offset the knowledge that we've learned in majoring courses. Indeed, most of students will actually forget the things that they learned in classrooms after final exams. But, when they look back to the these things in working place or it is a necessary chapter that has to be read through in order to understand further chapters, it would be easier for them to absorb - familiarization.
Neither the "valuable" financial economics nor the "easy-to-get-A" applied statistics, all majoring are subjected to this undesirable result. It may caused by the deficiency of FEA course system or differing lecturers' methodology. (I won't comment much on these) What I see clearly is the attitude of some students here. In fact, majoring or not majoring is not a problem. Is is the SPECULATION TO GET AN A that causing much of the fuss here. And sadly to say, MANY students belong to the latter category.
So, what is actually the real definition of DEAN LIST in our beloved Econs fac? My say:
Besides an over-whelming luckiness gifted during the three-year course, it is a recognition of being a splendid speculator of easily-scored subjects regardless of any majoring intention, with little bit of hardship and of course, assuming analytical skills to be constant.
While there are flaws in the current structure, surprisingly, there are some more "enlightened" students in choosing their academic path. Frankly, I really happy to see some of the students intend to major in developmental economics, human resource management and international affairs (my favorite). Nevertheless, although they are not majoring in any block, they picked up a list of different courses due to their interest and curiosity. *salute*
There is no right or wrong in this issue as a first class holder may bypass the debt payment. But i believe the true gainer will be reflected in post graduate study.
