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How do I choose what I want to study after high school?

Hello everyone!

I can't seem to decide what to study after high school. I've been thinking about it for quite a long time, but now that the applications are getting closer and many people are already preparing for entrance exams and building up extracurriculars, I'm very nervous about it. It's just difficult to choose!

A little bit about me:

I'm an ambitious student. I have A's from all my subjects and I'm honestly pretty good at maths and physics, however I'm also interested in psychology and people. I'm ambivert and I need something dynamic, repetitiveness drains me out and bores me. I'm quite creative type of person too. I'm very passionate about travelling and meeting people all around the world. I wouldn't mind working remotely. Though I don't like programming and chemistry at all. I also don't wanna be a scientist, it feels quite isolating. I'm also worried about money and employability, I don't want to work for minimal wage or find out that my degree has barely any use after.

Is there any career that would fit me? Thanks a lot in advance!

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Thank you comment icon Choose a career with strong growth and demand. Psychology and psychiatry are both excellent options. The main difference is whether you prefer treating patients with therapy or medicine; psychiatrists can do both. Becoming a psychiatrist requires a 4-year bachelor’s degree, 4 years of medical school, and a 4-year residency, with an optional 1–2-year child psychiatry fellowship. A psychologist typically completes a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a 5–7-year PhD. Both paths take a similar amount of time, but psychiatry generally offers higher pay. Consider whether the cost of education is worth the expected salary based on your financial situation. Alexis
Thank you comment icon Hey! That is exactly what I am like. Interests, grades, and the confusion....So, I would just like to share the careers that interest me: Behavioural analyst, Criminal psychologist, Investigative psychologist, and Intelligence Analyst. Yoshi
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Shana’s Answer

Hi Victoria! You're doing so so great so far and it's so impressive you have such a great head on your shoulders at such a young age! My one advice here would be you don't have to have everything figured out before going to college! A LOT of people switch their minds and move to other majors the first year of college. For example, I studied Chemistry in college, and I've now been a product designer for 8 years. I think since you're creative, you should explore a career in Product Design, Architecture, Marketing or Psychology. Good luck!
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Linda’s Answer

hey!! you sound like you're going to be a success no matter what you choose. Someone told me when i was going to college to choose based on LOCATION of college. WHERE i want and what atmosphere felt best for me. adn i'm so glad i listened because I ended up changing my academic path twice! I was so gung ho about medicine but then ended up in journalism!! and did so much traveling during it - something i didnt think i'd be able to do! i suggest leaning towards the best environment and the rest will follow - since you're definitely going to be a success no matter what you study!
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Wong’s Answer

Hello Victoria. Since you enjoy maths, physics, psychology, creativity, and working with people, you may want to explore careers in business, finance, economics, data analytics, engineering management, user experience (UX) research, project management, or consulting. These fields combine problem-solving with communication and often provide good career opportunities.

Because you enjoy meeting new people and traveling, you can also look for careers that involve teamwork, client interaction, or international work. Many roles in business, consulting, marketing, and project management also offer remote or hybrid work options.

Since you do not enjoy programming, chemistry, or scientific research, you do not have to force yourself into those fields. It is better to choose a career that matches both your interests and your strengths, rather than one that you think you "should" pursue.
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Yoav’s Answer

Being strong in math and physics while loving psychology, people, and creativity is a rare superpower that fits perfectly into a field like Human Factors Engineering or User Experience (UX) Research. These careers focus on studying how humans behave and designing systems or products that work for them, which uses your analytical mind and understanding of people without requiring any programming or chemistry. Another fantastic path to consider is Behavioral Economics or Management Consulting, where you'll use math to solve dynamic problems and predict how people make decisions, which is a highly collaborative, lucrative field that often involves travel, meeting new clients, and plenty of remote flexibility to keep things from ever getting boring. You don't have to be stuck in an isolating lab to make great money and use your brain, so trust that your diverse strengths are going to open some truly exciting doors for you. You've got everything it takes to build an amazing, fulfilling career, and I wish you the absolute best of luck with your exams and applications.
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Tamina’s Answer

First, I'd encourage you not to feel pressured to have your entire future figured out right now. I think a lot of students believe they have to pick the "perfect" career straight out of high school, but the truth is that many people discover what they truly enjoy through experiences along the way. Based on what you've shared, you seem to enjoy working with people, being creative, solving problems, and having a career where every day is different. Those are some of the same reasons I was drawn to occupational therapy. I've been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for many years with an undergrad degree in Psychology and am now finishing my Master's in Occupational Therapy, and one of the things I love most about the profession is that it combines biology, psychology, creativity, and meaningful human interaction. No two days are the same, and there are opportunities to work with many different populations and settings throughout your career. My advice is to focus less on choosing the "perfect" major and more on gaining experiences that help you learn about yourself. Shadow professionals, volunteer, talk to people in careers that interest you, and keep an open mind.
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Emily’s Answer

First, I want to reassure you that it’s completely normal not to know exactly what you want to study yet. Based on what you’ve shared, it sounds like you’re looking for a career that’s challenging, people-oriented, and offers variety rather than doing the same tasks every day. A few careers that came to mind are architecture, industrial design, engineering management, project management, human factors psychology, marketing, or consulting. Those fields combine problem-solving with creativity, involve working with people, and can offer good long-term career opportunities. Since you enjoy psychology but also like math and physics, you could also look into fields that blend both, such as human factors or organizational psychology. My biggest recommendation is to spend time researching what these careers actually look like day to day by watching “day in the life” videos, talking to professionals, or shadowing someone if you can. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting college, and many students discover what they enjoy after taking a few classes. The fact that you’re thinking carefully about your future now is already a great step!
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Khyaati’s Answer

Based on what you've shared, I wouldn't start by asking, "What degree should I choose?" I'd ask, "What kind of work do I want to do every day?"

You seem to enjoy solving problems, working with people, variety, and creativity. You also want a career that's financially stable and gives you flexibility. Those are better clues than whether you're good at maths or psychology.

A few fields that stand out to me are:

Law (especially commercial, corporate, or international law): It's intellectually challenging, people-focused, dynamic, and can lead to careers in business, consulting, policy, or tech—not just the courtroom.
Business/Economics: Great if you enjoy problem-solving and want flexibility across industries.
Product Management or UX Research: These combine psychology, creativity, business, and technology without requiring you to be a full-time programmer.
Industrial or Organizational Psychology: If you're fascinated by people but also want to work in a business setting.

Since you don't enjoy programming or chemistry, I'd avoid choosing a degree that revolves around those subjects just because they're considered "safe."

One piece of advice I wish more students heard is this: don't choose a degree based solely on the subjects you enjoy in school. The reality of a career is often very different from studying the subject. Instead, spend time talking to professionals, shadowing people if you can, watching "day in the life" videos, and reading job descriptions. Ask yourself, Can I picture myself doing this work for years?

You're in a good position because you're not trying to force yourself into the first option that comes along. Take advantage of that. Explore widely before you commit. Your degree is important, but your skills, internships, and experiences will often have an even bigger impact on your career than the title of your degree.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. I am glad to know you have a wide variety of interest and good academic performance.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Find out what careers yiu have interest, eg accountant, engineer, psychologist, travel planner, escorts guide, travel journalists, etc. You can find our more careers related to your interest
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope thus helos! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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