Lol philosophy's one of my favorite subjects, had a great lecturer, really opened my mind to new ways of thought and introduced me to so many great philosophers. Probably cause I'm very interested in humanity and different ideals which you don't.
But econs and accounts are useful, in the future when you deal with business (whether you start one, or invest in one, or buy shares etc etc) its going to be very handy plus, when you start working, all that tax stuff, accounting knowledge is useful (otherwise your accountant con you, you also dunno, how?)

Choosing the uni, of course la choose a uni within your range, Americans applying to universities pick unis base
1. Safety schools (definitely can get in)
2. Reach schools (within reach but rejections are possible for whatever reason)
3. Dream schools (if you're lucky you get in)
When you apply, don't tell me you just send one application. By the 2nd semester at least have a rough idea of which uni you want to go (pick a few) and choose subjects that are transferable to those universities.
Well sort of, both education systems basically have good and bad points, and will suit different people depending on their preference.
I just find UK's system very specialize, rigid and not flexible, not suitable for me, I like a little leeway and more control over choosing my subjects.
I think education involving philosophy, politics, economics, psychology etc etc are important not for job prospects but for self development, my personal interests, hence the US system suits me better.
Its depends on the student on the direction they want to take regarding education.
Yeah! Challenges, and new stuff! Spice up your life a bit learning new things ^^

Well I love the thing about double majors too. You can expand the sprectum of your learning. If not, you can also take minor. My sister told me this yesterday, it made me even more excited and interested in studying overseas.
Hmm.. not exactly. Good lecturer or not, it still the interest that counts. ..and there are also possibilities of you getting good lecturers in other universities so you can't just criticize the whole US system based on what you alone experienced.