Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to choose different areas of study that interest them the most and find a unique way to intertwine them resulting in a common goal. This is also known as integration. For example, I have chosen Social Sciences and Letters and Languages as my two areas of study with a minor in Marketing. When I graduate, I hope to either attend culinary school or gain an apprenticeship to sharpen my baking skills in hopes of owning my own bakery down the road. Since I want to own my own business, it is very important for me to know about people and the way they work, to be excellent at speaking and writing the English language, and to be able to market my product. Each of my areas enrich my mind and will greatly help my goal of owning a bakery be accomplished successfully.
Just like me, Gina has also chosen Letters and Modern Languages and Social Science but with a minor in Mass Communication. She wanted to incorporate writing and communcation, being that she's looking to get a job in the field of reporting/hosting. So far her studies have been really helpful on her road to the future.
How are each of you using integration in the IDS major? Have you given it some thought? Since most of you are just starting out, you may not have a goal in mind yet. That’s ok. Don’t panic. This course is designed to help you figure those things out.
Why have you chosen your areas or minors? How are they integrated in terms of professional or personal development? Are there any ways your areas or minors can be better integrated for your unique needs?
The great part about IDS is that you are unlimited in the amount of combinations and ways of integrating areas. This major can truly be tailored to your individuality, which is not something that can usually be said. This is the time to take advantage of that. It’s actually FUN.
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My areas of study are communications and behavioral and social sciences with a minor in entrepreneurship. I think I would like to open my own business one day so obviously entrepreneurship will be very helpful in that. Communications will come in handy when dealing with customers and suppliers as well as helping with things such as advertising. Behavioral and social sciences can also help in understanding customers and managing employees.
ReplyDeleteMy areas of study are communications and behavorial and social sciences as well. However for the both I chose to take the two extra classes and make them minors. So I will be getting a minor in communications, and a minor in political science. I will also be getting a minor in film. I haven't quite figured out how to integrate all of my minors. I do know that communications and film are closely related, so that will be an easy one. I haven't quite figured out how the political science side will join in yet, but I am sure I will figure it out. Anyone have any ideas?
ReplyDeleteI know that my ultimate goal is to open my own production company, which is where my film and communication studies will play a big part. I mainly chose political science because I love politics, and I would also like to be involved in the profession in some way. I have so many things I want to do... haha!
I have also recently thought about studying architecture after I get my IDS degree. I have always loved to design and build things ever since I was a little girl. I think it runs through my blood. My father had his own construction company and he designed and built hundreds of houses. I was always right along with him with my little hammer and nails.
Maybe I need to just focus on only one career? haha.
Kassi,
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool that you want to start your own production company. Communications will be very useful for you in that field. Political science would also mix well with communications i think (Communications really mixes well with just about any major). I'm not sure what exactly there is to do with political science and film but I'm sure you could come up with something. haha. Good luck.
Kassi,
ReplyDeleteI agree that owning your own production company is a great goal and achievement! I hope you do own one someday and I do believe the courses and measures you're taking at this present moment in your education will help you succeed!
Kassi,
ReplyDeleteI believe that simply knowing about different fields other than the one you choose to pursue specifically is very important. Even if you can't find a way to integrate political science into your film career (which is entirely possible... C-SPAN? Political documentaries?) being well-versed in something as useful as political science will benefit you in anything you choose to do outside of work. I often wish I had taken some political science classes just to educate myself on the complex governmental system of America. As for Architecture, be prepared to work your butt off, but also be handsomely rewarded in the end. My best friend is an Architecture major at UF (graduating next summer) and has learned so much, even on extremely little sleep.
Amanda
Cody,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that a lot of people in IDS are planning on being entrepreneurs, myself included. I was unaware that UCF offered an entrepreneurial minor. That's awesome. I'm sure you'll learn a lot of useful information for the future. What type of business are you planning on starting?
Amanda