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What advice do you have for choosing a major and future career?
Any advice for high school/college students before choosing a major/career
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Flo’s Answer
Qingyi, if you're not in a hurry and have the option to take a year off after high school, I suggest giving yourself the freedom to take a break before committing to choosing a major or deciding on a future career.
Taking time off can help your innate skills emerge, which may assist you in choosing a major and deciding on a future career.
It can also give you the space to discover your natural rhythm and determine what kind of balanced life you want to live.
Moreover, taking a break ensures that you won’t spend money on classes, books, materials, and energy when you're uncertain about your direction.
If you enjoy school, take pleasure in studying, and are excited about continuing your education, and if money is not a concern, start by gathering information on what truly excites you. Explore at least a couple of majors that spark your interest, and begin with classes that have similar requirements across those majors. As you gain experience and knowledge, you'll begin to clarify the career path and direction you truly want to pursue.
Both paths require commitment and dedication. One offers time off for yourself, while the other requires an investment of money for your potential future.
Taking time off can help your innate skills emerge, which may assist you in choosing a major and deciding on a future career.
It can also give you the space to discover your natural rhythm and determine what kind of balanced life you want to live.
Moreover, taking a break ensures that you won’t spend money on classes, books, materials, and energy when you're uncertain about your direction.
If you enjoy school, take pleasure in studying, and are excited about continuing your education, and if money is not a concern, start by gathering information on what truly excites you. Explore at least a couple of majors that spark your interest, and begin with classes that have similar requirements across those majors. As you gain experience and knowledge, you'll begin to clarify the career path and direction you truly want to pursue.
Both paths require commitment and dedication. One offers time off for yourself, while the other requires an investment of money for your potential future.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
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Jocelyn’s Answer
My first suggestion will be: Get a time to know yourself.
You need to make sure what it your talent, what makes you happy and you could get train on it to master those skills.
Reflect on your hobbies and the things you love the most. You could look for many vocational tests online that can give you an overview of the career fields you're most likely into them. After deciding on a specific field, you can come back here to ask about the different career-paths.
But yeah, give yourself a time to think of what you are and the things you love the most.
You need to make sure what it your talent, what makes you happy and you could get train on it to master those skills.
Reflect on your hobbies and the things you love the most. You could look for many vocational tests online that can give you an overview of the career fields you're most likely into them. After deciding on a specific field, you can come back here to ask about the different career-paths.
But yeah, give yourself a time to think of what you are and the things you love the most.
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Sandra’s Answer
Deciding on your life's course can be both thrilling and intimidating. I recommend considering two crucial elements - your preferred living/working location and the activities you derive pleasure from.
My original career choice growing up was being a whale and dolphin trainer at Sea World but I don't really like the water.
When I picked my university major (Manufacturing Engineering), I didn't consider the geographical distribution of job opportunities in that field. I had always dreamt of a small-town life, but manufacturing firms are scarce in such areas. Consequently, I found myself in a bustling city instead.
However, I chose my major because of an inspiring university tour and the prospect of working with a robotic cutter seemed exciting. The other subjects in the degree also piqued my curiosity.
In my view, career selection doesn't have to be a one-off decision. I've returned to university, obtained degrees in different fields, and my career has evolved significantly as my interests and abilities have grown. I currently work as a Technical Writer and have had the opportunity to experience a variety of work settings.
My original career choice growing up was being a whale and dolphin trainer at Sea World but I don't really like the water.
When I picked my university major (Manufacturing Engineering), I didn't consider the geographical distribution of job opportunities in that field. I had always dreamt of a small-town life, but manufacturing firms are scarce in such areas. Consequently, I found myself in a bustling city instead.
However, I chose my major because of an inspiring university tour and the prospect of working with a robotic cutter seemed exciting. The other subjects in the degree also piqued my curiosity.
In my view, career selection doesn't have to be a one-off decision. I've returned to university, obtained degrees in different fields, and my career has evolved significantly as my interests and abilities have grown. I currently work as a Technical Writer and have had the opportunity to experience a variety of work settings.