I was from the HC humanities programme. It was an awesome
programme and if your aspiration is really to do something for
world hunger, I'm sure you'll find yourself happy there. I think
that you'll also find that your dislike for Economics is misplaced,
because the problem of world hunger is intricately tied up with
issues of Economics in particular, but also Politics.
Unlike you, though, I went in because I wanted an alternative
education. The British tutors really open your eyes to studying for
the passion for knowledge, and not mere learning by rote, so common
in the rest of the educational system. English Literature was not
my forte by any means, but if you love it you will certainly
discover many like-minded people inside.
There was another post here about how Economics in university is
high level math. Well that's certainly not the case in JC. You'll
learn to draw lots of graphs, write lots of essays, and think
critically. Which is how it should be, because the problem of world
hunger is not one that is easily agreed upon. Nor easily
solved.
Then, of course, there is the issue of prestige. The HC humanities
programme has fostered many famous people, from Mr. Brown to
Annabelle Chong. It apparantly also has the most President Scholars
of any programme. If you're at all thinking of going overseas to
pursue a university education on a scholarship, this would be an
extremely good place to go.
Finally, as many others have pointed out, I think you should base
your decision on your interest. Is science really your passion, or
is literature where your heart lies? Answer that simple question,
and you'll know where you should be heading.
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