Do you have a degree in political science?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

It was my second major along with economics.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Political science reminds me a lot of law school, probably because most of the students here majored in it or English. Everyone seemed to overvalue their intelligence and speak in a manner that assured the person listening would not understand a word they were saying. It was mostly common sense and worthless papers. I would not recommend anyone major in it unless you are sure you want to go to law school, teach, or be unemployed. Otherwise, I'd major in it only if you are also majoring in something practical.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Economics is far more helpful to the study of the law than poly sci for heavens sake. The law is often driven by economic principles, to wit economic efficiency and all of that.

Oh I agree. But the demeanor of the students, mind you, reminds me of Political science classes as opposed to those in my economics classes. I just wrote my first memorandum for today, and my professor commented on how well, efficient and concise it was. I learned that in my economics classes.