u/Secretary_Alive

So, I have been deciding which bachelor's degree to pursue for my MLIS. After a long time of research, I think I've found a few programs that I'm interested in, but I wanted to ask for advice first. Here are some programs that I thought about:

-Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication – User Experience (Arizona State University)

-Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Arizona State University)

-Bachelor of Science in Digital Strategy and Audience Engagement (Arizona State University)

-B.S. Computing Applications (Texas Tech University)

-B.S. Computer Information Systems (University of Houston)

I'm not sure which to choose, as I want one that could help the most with an MLIS. I also want something that can give me the most opportunities for jobs outside of library science. Anyone got any suggestions on which would be the best path to choose?

So I (26f) am about to turn 27 soon, and now I'm in a gloomy spot, to say the least. Due to issues with my family, I got a very late start in life when it came to being an adult. (Not helicopter parents per se, but close) I'm barely learning to drive, can cook some foods for myself, have little privacy, etc. I don't resent my folks, but it sucks being in this state. I look at everyone else and see that they (for the most part) have things figured out. They already have these life skills, and I'm just here barely getting started. Now, every time someone younger than me does something like drive, have high-paying jobs, and such, everyone looks at me and says, "How does x know how to do that, but you can't!?" I feel like a failure afterwards.

After getting my Associate of Arts at 23, I got so busy with my job at the time that I didn't go back to school immediately. Now, at 26, I want to start over. I thought about going into library science, mainly archiving. I love organizing and learning about different things from the past or cultures. However, I have run into an issue. I'm not entirely sure what bachelor's degree to get due to the fact that there are many options. With the job market nowadays, I feel like you have to get something that's going to actually be "worth it". Something that's going to help me get a job in a different field in case I can't find anything in library science. It's been my dilemma for the longest because of money. It doesn't help that folks are pressuring me more as time passes because I'm close to my thirdies and because of how I will be able to support myself in the future.

I want to be able to support myself. I want to not be stuck to people forever, and I want to help them back in the future. However, whenever I show them a plan/degree option, they look down and deny it. Like if they want something different for me but won't tell me what they want. It's an odd situation. It's like when people have dogs, they don't train them because "they are dogs" or "they are too busy," but then expect the dog to know how to play fetch and take commands, but get mad at it when it knows nothing. (Apologies for the rant)

Anyone else been in this type of situation before, and any advice on how to navigate through this? Any advice on college and good career paths that are similar to Library science? Any advice would be helpful, and thank you for reading.

I'm currently 26(f) and thinking about going back to school to get a bachelor's degree finally. I know for sure I want to make my way up to a Master's degree in archival science/library science. However, I would need a bachelor's degree first, and my issue is that I am having trouble deciding on a major for my bachelor's degree. I have an Associate of Arts degree already. I wanted to ask about any advice on what a good possible degree is that is related to the field. I know that history, English, and art are some common ones, but I wanted any advice on other possible fields, since I wanted one with more possible careers besides just a librarian. Thank you very much for any advice given.

Some background:

• Live in the US, currently in TX.
• low income, but will look into scholarships.
• Interested in a school that has an online program.

Academics info:

• GPA: 2.99
• Took community college and finished an Associate of Arts degree.
• Basics are done. just need classes in the field that I want to go to.

Extra info:

• Was in an agricultural club for 5-6 years in High school
• Was in a technical club for 1 year
• Self-taught in programs such as Photoshop, Sony Vegas editing, and other Microsoft programs. (currently trying to learn After Effects)
• I have done volunteer working both libraries and in archives before and really enjoyed it. I have experience in customer service.

Intrest:

• Researching and preserving
• Problem-solving and helping others
• Learning about technical work
• Creating and exploring ideas

I'm currently 26(f) and thinking about going back to school to get a bachelor's degree finally. I know for sure I want to make my way up to a Master's degree in archival science/library science. However, I would need a bachelor's degree first, and my issue is that I am having trouble deciding on a major for my bachelor's degree. I have a Associates of Arts degree already. I wanted to ask about any advice on what a good possible degree is that is related to the field. I know that history, English, and art are some common ones, but I wanted any advice on other possible fields, since I wanted one with more possible careers besides just librarian. Thank you very much for any advice given.

Some background:

• Live in the US, currently TX.
• low income but will look into scholorships.
• Interested in a school that has a online program.

Academics info:

• GPA: 2.99
• Took community college and finished an Associetes of Arts degree.
• Basics are done. just need classes in the field that I want to go to.

Extra info:

• Was in a agracultral club for 5-6 years in High school
• Was in a tecnical club for 1 year
• Self taught in programs such as photoshop, sony vegas editing, and other microsoft programs. (currently trying to learn After Effects)
• I have done volenteer work ing both libaries and in arcivalies before and really enjoyed it. I have experecnce in customer service.

Intrest:

• Reserching and preserving
• Problem-solving and helping others
• Learning about tecnical work
• Creating and exploring ideas