What factors should I consider before declaring a major in undergrad?

[It’s so Joever]

If I had to do it all again, I maybe would've gone for Geography.  (but am still pretty happy with my international affairs BA)

Geography = a major that combines the human element (political/human geography) with a surprisingly technical and lab-focused element that almost ventures into STEM territory.  Of course, as an IA major my geo courses were just bare-bones basics (ie, Geopolitics 101), but some of those 300 and 400-level courses....them fools had some pretty cool toys to play with.

And also, I met some folks later on overseas who worked for the NGA, and they all seemed pretty chill.   

I applied for an internship with them last week! Hopefully it goes well that would be a dream.

[It’s so Joever]

If I had to do it all again, I maybe would've gone for Geography.  (but am still pretty happy with my international affairs BA)

Geography = a major that combines the human element (political/human geography) with a surprisingly technical and lab-focused element that almost ventures into STEM territory.  Of course, as an IA major my geo courses were just bare-bones basics (ie, Geopolitics 101), but some of those 300 and 400-level courses....them fools had some pretty cool toys to play with.

And also, I met some folks later on overseas who worked for the NGA, and they all seemed pretty chill.   

I applied for an internship with them last week! Hopefully it goes well that would be a dream.

Word of warning: all of them served in Iraq or Afghanitan and had that 1000-yard stare.  It’s not all roses in the end 

I…considered that a part of the job.