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 Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:56 am
So so so...
when i enrolled in college i was worried about my future, what i was going to end up doing and how that'd effect other aspects of my life (money, travel, family, etc.) so unsure of what i'd like i went into Management.
However I found out that i hate accounting, i dislike a lot of the common sense courses and basically I stopped caring about it. So i decided to switch Majors.
Now ever since last spring semester i've been toying with the idea of switching to History, threatened my parents with it even. However whenever i brought it up the question "what will you do with that" came up.
So i finally said screw it.
Why the heck should i worry about what i'm going to do with it. The point of higher learning is to acutally care about what you're doing, like what you're doing, and -le gasp- have a passion for that. I got so caught up in worrying about the future that i failed to see that my present was annoyingly unpleasant.
Why should a person worry about how their Dream fits into the big picture?
Why should money hold sway over likes?
Why should we listen to our peers who are pessimistic?
When i look around at my peers I see a lot of frustrated people that don't like what they're doing. I was one of those. However coming out of the office today i was dancing in excitement because of switching.
wouldn't the world be more optimistic if people supported their peers in what they wanted to pursue as a career?
So my fellow seekers, what have you choosen, or what are you going to choose? Do you regret it?
I'm interested in seeing people's view on this 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:59 am
I have to admit, the prospect of making money has affected my career choice. I have friends who spent a fortune on college to get degrees in English Literature and now they're graduated and wondering what to do with their degrees. They've got loans to pay off and no potential work. I didn't want that to happen to me.
I, on the other hand, wanted to be a singer. Music is my life's passion. I've been singing since I was small, and singing well at that. I have an excellent sense of pitch. Not perfect pitch or anything like that! I can't name notes. But I think I have a wonderful voice, but a few things have stopped me from pursuing that sort of career.
1. I don't have the look. Don't tell me looks don't matter if you can sing, because we all know they do! No matter where you go, if you're in the public eye, you have an image to uphold. I am 5'6, 200 lbs, and (here's the kicker) I'm a white female. From what I've seen, anyone else can get away with being fat in the media, except for white women.
2. I don't have a media voice. I don't. My voice is downright operatic. It's just not something you're going to hear on American Idol. Yes, I can sound like any other pop princess, but it wreaks havoc on my vocal cords so badly that I can't talk after I finish singing like that, unless I sing properly for a few minutes.
3. What's left? I can't make it big as a singer, so what am I going to do that involves singing? Teach? That's more listening than getting to sing. Not to mention the sound of a bunch of small children singing drives me crazy. I'm sensitive to people being off pitch. High school or junior high? Those kids are brats who need a good slap in the face. I've seen it in my own high school how they treat new teachers. I'm not putting up with it for fifteen years before I get some respect.
So what did I end up choosing? Well, at first I was thinking Vet Tech, but I got talked out of that because of the fact that you don't make very much money. So I got coaxed into choosing radiology. A year after classes I realize, I HATE THE MEDICAL FIELD. So I decide to switch. Problem is, I attend a professional, private, career oriented college. They don't even have sports or any arts here. So I grab the course book and I look through it. And then I see it. Culinary Arts. I switched, and although I'm still struggling through book courses, I couldn't be happier. I get to start my labs in the spring and I am thrilled! ^_____^
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:11 am
I, unfortunately, was talked into going to school just to get a degree in something. So I took a years worth of computer courses and lo, everything I learned is useless because I didn't have any work experience. Now I'm swimming in over $12,000 worth of debt which has flushed my credit rating down the toilet. If I have one regret in life it's taking those courses.
What I really want to do is become an Archaeologist but sadly there isn't much work in that and with a family it's just not a viable option right now.
My oldest daughter is in grade 10 right now and her school is already encouraging her to decide on a career path. She's only 15! From my experiences though I've told her not to take courses just for the sake of going to college or university after she graduates. After much thought she's decided she wants to travel for a year or so after she's done high school, one thing she wants to do is teach english in a foreign country. She's a great photographer so maybe that's the path she'll chose.
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:40 pm
Heh... Yeah, if this isn't a topic I can join in, I don't know what is!
All my life, I have been irritated by the question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" School's start asking that question way too soon. At least, for an honest, logical thinker like myself. Me at age 10: How the hell do I know? I'm 10! I have no skills. Let alone know what it really takes to have any kind of job.
The hardest thing for me was choosing a college to go to after high school. I didn't really want to go out of state (it's easier to get help from the folks if your geologically closer to them) and I had no idea what I wanted to major in. In fact, I would have liked to take a year off between HS and college, but I would then lose all potential scholarships and I didn't have the money to travel anyways. So... I ended up picking a college that gave me he most options. All in all, I think it was a good choice (at least for undergrad).
I went in undecided, but towards the end I had narrowed down my interests to three things: Geology, Psychology, and Japanese. That's right, I am a double major in Psychology and Geology (Japanese would probably be a major if they offered it as one). Sadly, it's only available as a minor). What the hell do these have in common? Nothing, that's right nothing! I love all three and I'm still battling with narrowing it down. The problem is, they're all so different... I can't hope to combine them into a job I can actually use.
Recently, I've made some progress in my "major" quest. While I really enjoy learning about Geology... I don't think I can see myself having a job in it. To be good at that field, I would have to devote myself to that, and only that subject. So, I'll most likely change that to a minor (I only need 2 more classes in it to be a minor). I'm going to miss the people the most I think. There's something so relaxing about hanging out with geologists... Luckily, I've made several good friends in that major and can still go out on geology outtings with them (caving, looking at outcrops, being weird, etc.)
Now I need to decide what to do about Japanese and Psychology.
On one hand, Psychology is a very competitive field. But, I don't feel like I can give up on Japanese just yet. I really love learning languages. Next year I'm going to be going to Japan as a study abroad student. Hopefully, that trip will help me figure out whether I really want to do something with Japanese. If I absolutely love it, I might drop Psychology completely. If I like it, but don't see myself having a job in the future with it, I will continue with Psychology.
Like many of you have said, money plays a factor. If my passion for Japanese is strong enough, I will consider changing my major. The problem with Japanese is, I might have to live there. So that would mean leaving the US behind and living in a completely different culture. Big decisions, and everyone is in such a rush to make me decide. I think that's the biggest thing I dislike about the American culture. *snap snap* You've got to know now. *snap snap* No, you can't just do what you want. There are rules and requirements you have to fill. Sometimes I wish college wasn't necessary to be successful in the things I'm interested in. People get so caught up in accomplishing something, they don't take the time to consider if it will really make them happy. And how can you be sure if you don't take the time to consider your options?
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:06 pm
I will take courses in drama and writing. They are my two passions in life, and I can't imagine myself doing anything else and being happy with it. I know that I will not make much money as a writer and actress, and I don't care. It's what I love, and I'm damn well going to do it for the rest of my life.
I believe that if you have a dream, pursue it with a net and a sledgehammer. You will have to work hard, but if you want it badly enough, it shouldn't matter. I'm not even in highschool yet, but I have already spent months writing, rewriting, and putting together a huge writing portfolio in order for me to be accepted into the literature program of an arts highschool near me. It payed off, I'm in. I am unbelievably happy. I also take drama classes every week, and hope to take them more often come September next year. See, the thing is, I need to write. I need to act. It's what I live for.
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:26 am
I'm a Visual Communication major. Its Graphic, Fine and Contemporary Art all rolled in one. I don't regret anything I learn. It makes me who I am, what I am. The only thing I regret is not applying myself to get more scholarships. ALWAYS ALWAYS GET SCHOLARSHIPS!
I know college doesn't teach you everything, but I would like to explore acting, its will improve my memorization skills.
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