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What did you do to discern what career to pursue?

I’m a high school senior, and I’m currently undecided on what major to pursue in college. I’ve always loved playing guitar and singing, but I’m unsure if this will be a secure career for me if I’d also like to attend college. So I’ve looked to engineering, even though the most engineering I’ve done was during middle school. I’ve looked into sound engineering and also I’ve gotten curious about biomedical engineering, because I think it’d be cool to program robots or design new tech in the medical field. I just want to have a stable career after college, so I want to make sure I choose a major that I’ll love but will also grant me financial security.

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Sound engineering, biomedical tech, and guitar — your skills point to more careers than you think. Here is something worth knowing before you declare a major: most people working in their dream careers today did not start with a straight line to get there. Sound engineering is a legitimate and growing field — live events, recording studios, film, gaming, podcasting, and medical audio technology all need skilled engineers. A musical background is a competitive advantage. Biomedical engineering is one of the most in-demand fields in healthcare technology right now, and programming medical robotics is exactly as interesting as it sounds. These two paths are more compatible than they appear — audio processing is embedded in medical diagnostic equipment, hearing technology, and surgical robotics. Talk to an academic advisor about a double concentration or minor before you commit. Better yet, get out and explore before you decide — radio stations offer internships, concert halls take volunteers, and hospitals often have student shadowing opportunities. Real experience may tell you more in one afternoon than a semester of research. Career stability comes from expertise — aim for topics or subjects that hold your interest. You are already asking the right questions.
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