lxegirl,

You may not be able to make a deal with your mother. You have to follow your dreams for yourself not her dreams for you. If you don't like the major that she is choosing for you then you will not put forth as much effort as you would for a major that you would enjoy. Look into qualifications for the fbi and cia and come back with some strong evidence for your side of the argument. Show her that you are researching your career choice and that may help her feel more comfortable with what you do choose. I don't personally think it matters if she's paying for your education it doesn't give her the right to dictate your future. Just because she paid for you all eighteen years so far didn't give her the right to dress you for 18 years or brush your teeth or anything for that matter besides the basic parenting of setting curfew, allowances and so forth. So forge ahead in your independance. Eventually she will respect you for knowing who you are and what you want to do.

Love and hugs,
Tara