Career questions tagged student
Which is better: continuing to work a job you've grown to dislike because it is advantageous for you career-wise, or finding a new job that you genuinely enjoy?
I've always believed that if you pursue a career you love, then you'll never work a day in your life, so I've followed my dreams and have always planned to pursue my passion, even if it might not result in the most high-paying job. This passion is writing. However, throughout the years, I've discovered that not just any type of writing suits me. I did informal work as a journalist by copywriting for my high school yearbook for my entire four years of high school, and now I’m continuing that type of journalistic work by working as a copy editor and staff writer for my college newspaper. The problem is that I don’t like journalism. I don’t quite hate it, exactly, but I’d much rather be devoting my time and energy into creative writing. I forced myself to do copywriting for all four years of high school even though I disliked it and thought about quitting so many times, mainly because I wanted to have one extracurricular that I had done consistently to put on my college resume. But now that I’m in college, I find myself stuck in the same position—I’m writing for the student newspaper, but I don’t actually like this job because it’s practically identical to my yearbook role. I can’t quite bring myself to just quit so easily because I’ve convinced myself that if I stick with writing for the newspaper for all four years, then it will be good job experience, especially since I want to go into publishing in the future, but do I really want to put myself through yet ANOTHER four years of forcing myself to tough it out in a job that I don’t like? Is it wrong to want to put my mental health and happiness first, even if I know that sticking it out in this job might be more advantageous career-wise? The thing is, I don’t even want to do journalism as my career—I want to work in creative writing or publishing, but I’m trying to be open-minded about all writing opportunities. At the same time, though, I don’t want to get stuck in a career in journalism when that was never what I wanted in the first place. I’m just so stressed and confused about what I should do. When I asked my aunt for advice, she basically told me I was being too naive and that it’s called a “job” or “work” because you’re not SUPPOSED to like what you do in the first place, so she advised me to just stick it out. The whole reason I wanted to pursue a writing job is because I love writing, but the thing is, I’m not enjoying THIS type of writing, and it just makes me think… what was the point of pursuing my passions in the first place if I’m still not happy? Instead of doing journalism, which makes me so unhappy, I might as well have worked toward becoming a doctor or lawyer or something, since I’d be equally as unhappy but they’re higher-paying jobs. I’m a seriously conflicted student in need of career advice. #college #journalism #writing #job #work-life-balance #work #career-advice #help #career-help #advice #technical-writing #creative-writing #publishing #editing #career #following-your-passions #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #student #career-planning #student-advice #writing-and-editing
I want to be a systems engineer when i grow up,But...i don't know if i should be a singing teacher as my backup career it's to many thin gs to think about since im supposed to do a project on this for winter break
#engineer #student #backup-career
How many years of college do you need to be a chiropractor
#college #student #university #college-advice #college-selection #job #think #help
Have you ever attended college, if so which one?
Basically answer if you have at anytime attended any college and just mention the name of the facility of the school . #college #student #college-bound
How to Maintain a Balanced Life
How do I manage a job, school, studying, and hobbies? I feel as if all of my time is wasted and that I’m not productive. How do I stop feeling this way? How do I get myself to be able to fit in at least an hour of doing the things I love? How do I become less obsessed with my phone, and wasting time? Thank you! #time-management #student #help #help #college-advice
Why are IB classes stressful and hard for some students
#IB #college #high-school-classes #student
What are the do’s and don’ts of writing college supplemental essays?
I’m struggling to write my supps, send help! #college #student #writing #college-advice
Are Mini-Mesters Hard?
I am going to to be taking a History 1301 mini-mester in December. It is only three weeks long compared to a full semester of sixteen weeks. Will this be hard? #college-student #student #high-school #college
How did you transition from being a part-time college student to attending full-time?
I'm going to be starting college in the spring semester, so in the mean time I'm taking a chemistry class and working. I'm looking forward to starting school, but I'm interested to know how others handled this transition! #college #student #springsemester
What classes will better prepare me for the emerging market of IT Security?
College courses or private course #college #college-major #college-admissions #student #IT #Security #cyber #databreach #computer-engineering #writing
Is it better to go to a in-state college or an out-of-state college?
I'm wondering if it would be better to stay closer to home or to take a risk and go out of state? #instate #college #outofstate #college-advice #student #college-bound
How can I make myself a more attractive out-of-state applicant to colleges?
I'm planning on applying to NYU. However, since I live all the way down in Florida and my single mother is low income, I can't afford to visit the campus plus all the other campuses of the schools I plan on going to. I want to communicate with students and admission counselors from the school and make myself seem like a good option. How can I do that? #college #college-advice #student
What can I become in future by taking commerce in class 9 ICSE school.
My name is Harsh from Lucknow,Uttar Prad #student esh.I am in class 9 commerce.I love sports so I taken commerce but due to poor conditions I have to leave my dream to become a sportsperson.Now I am studying as a COMMERCE student.Please tell me what can I become in future.#sportsleave My subjects: Hindi,Commerce,Economics,Accounts,Computer and English.
What are good ways to keep track of assignments in College?
As you juggle work, college and your social life. things can get a little hectic and you might forget about an assignment that's due tonight. How do you keep track of assignments that are due, whilst juggling other things that are going on in your life? #college #student #career
Is Academy of Arts in San Francisco good?
I talked to the admissions representative and they sounded so nice and genuine, but i am nervous because i talked to my schools college counselor and she said that it's a for profit school and they don't always have the best interested in students needs. The school has everything i want to try out in college but its also too much money. I need advice on how to pursue this? #college-advice #student #art #career #fine-art
How important is staying close to home when going off to college?
#college #student #college-advice #college-selection #career #admissions #essay #collegedecisions
How can I handle a part-time job and college at the same time?
I'm not in college but I do plan on working part-time while doing full-time college. Are there any ways I can prepare myself? #work-life-balance #college-advice #job #student #college
Anxiety in college
Lately I’ve been stressing about college because of my social anxiety. I can barely talk in front of people. But I’m great at interviewing and I do have good friends. Is college a good place for me? #college #collegeanxiety #collegesocialanxiety #socialanxiety #college-advice #student
What is a good college to go to?
What college are better to fit my comfort? Is there any close colleges? What college helps the best? Is it within my range of learning? #college-advice #college-selection #college-bound #student #college
How can I minimize how much I change my major.
I know an average student changes their major more than three times. This just adds up to time and money. #college-student #major #student
What type of support is offered for freshman
#student #goingtocollege #firstgeneration #letsdothis