TheAlchemicalMan

I'm also interested in chemistry so materials science is a good midway point between the two, an excellent suggestion. Yeah, I think some common sense and advice from those who did choose to major in business would be much preferable to spending four years in business school, but it is something to consider. Ithaca

Hi, I've been interested in blacksmithing for quite some time. I live in upstate NY, I'm 17, done with highschool after this year. Right now I'm planning on building a 55 forge in my backyard so I can start getting a feel for working with hot metal before the school year is out. During college I'll try to find apprenticeships, if only during the summer (any recommendations for blacksmithing related majors? I've heard people say business and art majors aren't a bad choice). And then when I'm done with college, if I think I'm ready to go out on my own I'll set up shop and start doing it full time, if not I'll stick with instructors for a few more years until I am ready.