I feel stupid and careless.
I'm a freshman in college and I chose my major more or less on a whim. After meeting with an advisor, I was told I should go into marketing because it aligns with my skills; I shrugged and said, "okay," but I really hated the idea, I just didn't know what else to do. Months before going into college, I changed my major completely to Sustainability, a branch of environmental science, because I saw the degree boasted a 100% job placement and 11% projected growth (according to the university's website), so I signed up.
My #1 goal is to graduate with a bachelor's and actually put that degree to use in a decent-paying job I don't completely hate; and it was attractive to me because it's seemingly useful for both local/state government, or private company positions. However, now that I'm here, and ending my first year, I'm getting nervous. Whenever I talk to people and tell them my major, they have no idea what it could be -- I feel embarrassed to even say what it is; my classes are all easy and don't feel worth the money at all, I've only met one other person who shares my major, and it overall feels like the university could shut down the program at any moment.
There are only three professors who teach for this major, and a huge portion of the classes I need to take in order to graduate aren't being readily offered, or are "to be determined." I even reached out to the Dean and asked if these classes will ever be offered, as my goal is to graduate in 2027 (I took college courses in high school and have my associate's already). They emailed back asking to set up a time to meet and discuss, but ghosted me after I suggested several times we could meet.
The department feels like it's on fire and this degree feels like bullshit. I deeply regret not looking into it more, or just pursuing marketing. What should I do? I'm considering removing it as my major and making it a minor instead, but I don't know what else I'd major in that goes along with it. I don't have a dream job, just a dream to have a job, but I do like this field and protecting public health/the environment. Should I finish my major? What if it's not even possible if I can't take my classes? I'd have wasted so much money and time.
I have a Summer internship working at the city center in my hometown. Any advice there? How do I build connections with people? Is there anything I could do to stand out and increase my chances of a job offer after graduation?