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Saniyah
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any advice for college?
i don’t know what to do when it comes to signing up for college because there’s so many thing i want to do with my life and my career.
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Rian Alam
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Hi Saniyah,
One thing I would recommend in college is to join clubs in college! They are a great way for you to further explore a field of interest while also meeting new people. Clubs can give you a better idea of what that sort of field entails, and talking to advisors and people within the club will help you figure out what career path you can take.
One thing I would recommend in college is to join clubs in college! They are a great way for you to further explore a field of interest while also meeting new people. Clubs can give you a better idea of what that sort of field entails, and talking to advisors and people within the club will help you figure out what career path you can take.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Saniyah !
It's awesome that you have many interests but thinking about that first semester you have some choices and I would like to share some advice to help you make it a bit easier on what you might want to do. I think it would help you at first to take one of your interests and decide on a major and another interest can be a minor. Once you've arranged that, you can work from there. Give it time and thought.
My suggestion for the first semester would be to take two classes in your major and two or three general education classes so you can complete the general ed requirements soon. One of your interests may even be one of the general ed courses. I advise reading the course catalog of general ed requirements and see if a few fall within your many interests. Another suggestion is that one of your interests can be experienced through a group or on campus club.
You have many interests so you have many options. You can also go to college for your major and minor and do other interests that don't require a degree on line. See if one of your favorite subjects can be a certification course on line and do it that way in your spare time. Also with regard to your major course of study, think about how your other interests can be incorporated into your major. See what lines up with your one interest that you're concentrating on. Some of your interests may very easily be a self-starter start up type work and you can freelance.
Another option would be to get an Associates in one interest, a Bachelors in another interest and a Masters in a third interest. This option would greatly depend on what your particular interests are, though. Maybe some of the fields of work that you like can be done at a vocational school or short training program after you get your Bachelors degree. I knew a few people that did that after they received their Bachelors Degree. They enrolled in a vocational program for their second interest.
Most of all, do not feel that you have to choose your options in a hurry, take your time. Make a list of all your interests and see what is doable for your first semester. It's a benefit to have many interests because it can give you personal growth in many different ways. It also helps you to be adaptable and that will help you in all aspects of your life.
I hope this was of help and I wish you all the best in thinking about your first semester in college !
It's awesome that you have many interests but thinking about that first semester you have some choices and I would like to share some advice to help you make it a bit easier on what you might want to do. I think it would help you at first to take one of your interests and decide on a major and another interest can be a minor. Once you've arranged that, you can work from there. Give it time and thought.
My suggestion for the first semester would be to take two classes in your major and two or three general education classes so you can complete the general ed requirements soon. One of your interests may even be one of the general ed courses. I advise reading the course catalog of general ed requirements and see if a few fall within your many interests. Another suggestion is that one of your interests can be experienced through a group or on campus club.
You have many interests so you have many options. You can also go to college for your major and minor and do other interests that don't require a degree on line. See if one of your favorite subjects can be a certification course on line and do it that way in your spare time. Also with regard to your major course of study, think about how your other interests can be incorporated into your major. See what lines up with your one interest that you're concentrating on. Some of your interests may very easily be a self-starter start up type work and you can freelance.
Another option would be to get an Associates in one interest, a Bachelors in another interest and a Masters in a third interest. This option would greatly depend on what your particular interests are, though. Maybe some of the fields of work that you like can be done at a vocational school or short training program after you get your Bachelors degree. I knew a few people that did that after they received their Bachelors Degree. They enrolled in a vocational program for their second interest.
Most of all, do not feel that you have to choose your options in a hurry, take your time. Make a list of all your interests and see what is doable for your first semester. It's a benefit to have many interests because it can give you personal growth in many different ways. It also helps you to be adaptable and that will help you in all aspects of your life.
I hope this was of help and I wish you all the best in thinking about your first semester in college !
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Jerome’s Answer
Don’t feel like you need to have things sorted by the time you go to college. You can use college as an opportunity to take electives, do internships and network with likeminded individuals.
I used my time to take numerous electives. Ended up with a Psychology degree, but went on to get a business degree. You can mix and match and come up with something that works for you! Just know you have time and most don’t have it all sorted out.
I used my time to take numerous electives. Ended up with a Psychology degree, but went on to get a business degree. You can mix and match and come up with something that works for you! Just know you have time and most don’t have it all sorted out.
david kirk
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david’s Answer
Just start. You can consider career choices forever; this is a time to keep moving and keep moving toward wherever you want to be. What you will experience is that you will continue to modify and adjust your vision as you go forward. Waiting until you have a 100% plan may never occur, will most likely not occur, and you will have lost the momentum you built in high school. All the best to you.
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need to find out what careers you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
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 this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
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 this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!