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How do you decide on what to pursue when you have a lot of interests but not a lot of knowledge?

I'm a senior in high school and everyone wants to know my future plans. The thing is, I was homeschooled until recently, and feel like all of my peers got more opportunities to find out what they're passionate about. There are so many topics - writing, education, computers, videomaking, evolution, statistics, helping people - that interest me, but it isn't until recently that I've had the motivation and/or the resources to pursue them. My question is, how do I decide what I want to do with my life, and more importantly money, beyond the "declare your major 1-2 years into college" spiel. #Fall25

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Wong’s Answer

Hi Elliana. When you have lots of interests, the best first step is to look for patterns. Ask yourself: What kinds of things do I enjoy doing? Do I like creating, solving problems, helping people, thinking deeply, or using technology? Make a list of the subjects and hobbies that catch your attention, like writing, computers, education, statistics, or video making. Then look for any connections between them. Some careers actually combine these interests, for example, teaching technology, writing educational materials, or making science videos. Seeing these connections can help you understand what kinds of fields might fit you.

The next step is to try small, simple experiences. You don't need to commit to a major or career right now to explore it. You can try free online courses, short YouTube tutorials, school clubs, or summer programs. Even spending one afternoon learning about a subject can help you see if you actually like doing it. Sometimes something sounds exciting in theory but is not as fun in practice, and that's useful to know. Other times, you might discover something you love that you didn't expect.

Talking to people is also a great way to learn. You can ask teachers, counselors, family members, or professionals about their jobs. What do they do every day? What skills do they use? What do they enjoy about their work? Most people are happy to share their experiences, and hearing their stories can help you picture your own future more clearly. All the best to you.
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Steward "Tony"’s Answer

List all Your Interests & Rate Them 1 to 10 (If You Have More Than Ten, You Are Not Focussed)
Research Each Position On Job Board Opinion Sites To Determine Who Liked or Disliked Said Responcibilities In Each Category
Rate Each Interest After You Have Read A Few Opinions On Each. ( Visualize A Lifetime Of Doing It)
Select The Top Five That Make You Happy ( Money Does Not Make One Happy, but thats another lesson)
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Silali’s Answer

Try auditing some online courses on Coursera or Edx.

This will give you some idea about the subjects you are interested in without soending money.

This is for checking out if you like this subject.

For professional opportnities, earning potential in each field, do some research online.

You can also use Ai tools like ChatGPT for this research but know that these tools sometimes produce inaccurate results. So they are good assistants, save a lot of time but they are not always right.
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