Man's greatest achievement? Perhaps not, but can you afford not to read on when I am about to tell you about choosing a major that you are interested in is perhaps better than choosing something that may pay well? While much has been written on this topic and some articles can even influence people one way or the other. Even though picking a major that pays well is nice, especially in this economy, it is still usually better to choose a major that you are interested in, a major that is reasonable with you and your abilities to do well in school, and something that you will not regret in the future. I went into high school with the idea that I was going to be an architect because that is what my dad wanted me to do. It seemed like an okay choice, and it pays exceptionally well. Plus no one wants to let their parents down. So even though I was not too sure if that is what I truly wanted to do I did not have any other career paths in mind. At Lafayette High School there is an engineering class and an architecture class. I signed up for them because that is the best way to get a better understanding of what that job was really all about. When I told my parents that I signed up for this class my father was so excited. It did not take long for me to realize I was not enjoying the engineering class, I found it boring and too easy. I did not find anything about this class interesting. So the second I found out I could drop the class at midterm, that is exactly what I did. I stayed in the architecture class for the whole year because I enjoyed drawing up the blueprint of a house but no matter how much I enjoyed that artistic side of architecture I knew it was not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. So I told my built up the nerv... ... middle of paper ... ...ework not related to their major.” I know a relative of mine who went to college and decided that she was going to get a degree in psychology. She went the recommended years of school and got that degree. She got a job at a treatment center that put her psychology degree and knowledge to the test. She hated it and woke up in the morning dreading the day ahead. She eventually quite that job and started working at a pharmacy. She is now back in college, years later, and is now getting a degree in the medical field and is enjoying it so much more now. She always tells me how she wishes she could have went back in time and chose this as her degree in the first place. I feel like if she had possibly taken a class that had to do with the medical field she may have realized this passion sooner rather than suffer through something she honestly did not want to do. Conclusion
With many medical careers students often get confused on what they really want to study, I have faced this problem myself and I know is not that easy due too many choices. There are many options ranging from healthcare to medical jobs. I have thoughtfully chosen to enter the program for Medical Assistant (MA). Ever since I was a child, I’ve spent most of childhood years at the Hospital, I was diagnosed with a rare condition that had to be treated continuously, this meant that I had to be going to checkups every three months so I was close to doctors, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologist, medical assistants, etc. I remember at first I was frightened just of the thought of going to the doctor but after a few visits I got used to. The doctors and nurses were nice and caring and made me feel comfortable that I end up enjoying my doctor’s visits every time. Since then I decided I wanted to work in the medical field, this is my goal since I can remember. I have always enjoyed helping people in any way I possibly can. I chose to be a Medical Assistant because I think is great way to start my medical career going and programs are practical and not long.
It all started in high school, as a person, I was far from being responsible. School was just a place to meet friends, spent most of my time playing around, and never thought about the future. But gradually, my parents were getting worried about me. One night, I was in my room when they called, and asked me to go to the living room. I looked at their faces and I knew that we were going to have a serious conversation, and I was right. They tried to give me an advice, an advice on how time flies and I never had the ability to turn it back. That life was about making the right decision, and there were options and opportunities presented to me. Whether they were good or bad, I need to think of what was best for me and made a decision on which options or opportunities I would take, so I had not regretted my decision later on in my life. When I heard this, I realized that all this time, I had been wasting time playing around and I need to think about the future. For a couple of days, I was weighing my option left and right about what to do after graduated. Should I go straight to...
The main point of Jessica Tomer article “The truth of college majors” is that she explains that many worry about choosing the right major in order to get a great job. Furthermore when they worry about it they always seem to pick a major they have no clue about. She also give out great examples of how other experienced college students got to where they are, most of them knew what they wanted to major in from middle school. For example she talks about a student that knew he wanted to be a Federal agent worker but didn’t how to get there. In addition he started by majoring in Psychology but once there he didn’t know how to become a FBI agent, until he went to a different university that helped him find a niche on following the right path. As
Students often think that they can only get jobs in that specific field because of their degree. Keyes describes that regardless of what students study, school will not prepare them for the workforce. He also explains that an employer likes to see a diverse background from potential employees when they are hiring, because the student’s major might be an asset to their company. With that in mind, it is important to choose something that interests students so it won’t bore them as they get older. I’m choosing a major in kinesiology; which is the study of body movement and I am sure will keep me entertained throughout studying it and practicing it as a
Upon arriving at Texas A&M University, I went into a major that I thought was right for me; however, I was just pressured into it by my father- I wanted to please him by going into the medical field. However, during my first week at A&M, I realized that I cannot run away from a career that delights me just upon thinking about it: which is
The arguments between college majors and life after high school are well supported in Ben Casselman's article, "The Economic Guide to Picking a College Major." Ben describes the reality that receiving a college degree does not always mean that you will have economic success. Depending on the major that the student chooses will determine how successful the student will be in the future. The most popular majors can be the lowest paying jobs, that leave graduates working at jobs that do not require a college degree. Some people who do not have a college degree have a better chance at receiving a better paying job than a college graduate. Ben states, "Today's college students need to choose a major that maximizes their chance of graduating and
She attempted to get me to switch my minor to business or language, even though I made it clear I had no interest in either subject. This was a big deal to me because I usually do everything my mother asks without putting up much resistance. This was the only time I did something that was just for me. I’m glad I did not switch. Drawing 1 was one of the hardest classes I ever took. I had to sleep in the studio just to have enough time to finish my artwork, as did all of my classmates. The entire class of about twenty people became close, a result of spending every meal together. I learned how to be friendly in this class, and my awkwardness from high school evaporated. Even though I loved Drawing 1, I still wanted to make my career in the
In middle school, senior year, I had made a huge decision that changed my life. I chose High School of Fashion Industries as my first choice, but I wasn’t prepared for what would happen in this school. In addition, if I go to this school, I would be alone since my friends all apply for specialized high school. I’m skeptical about should I choose Fashion High School or stay with my friends in the specialized high schools. After a deep conversation with my parents, I decide to apply for High School of Fashion Industries because I want to major in fashion. I’m sure I won’t regret this school since it was my dream to become a fashion designer and this school would get me the skills and experiences to bring my dream into reality. Therefore, I’m
I hadn't made the connection with how this was playing out in my life, until, by chance, I enrolled in an AP Psychology class. Initially, I scheduled the class only as a way to improve my GPA. I never anticipated how this introduction into Psychology would put the pieces of the puzzle together for me. I never anticipated how comfortable I would feel in that class. I never anticipated that the coursework would be exciting, and had never felt like a chore. I never anticipated how I could read the textbook from cover to cover willingly. I found Psychology so captivating and intriguing that I often found myself losing track of time while researching, studying, writing papers. Finally, my life began to make sense. My passion was finally labeled, identified and
There are many factors that a student must consider when choosing a major. Most of the time student chooses a major that they think that allows them to earn the most money, and forgetting about the factor that they are able to pass the class or not. Most of the students are focused only on the money, no matter what kind of major it is. The student now a day’s does not take the time to figure out what is it that they would like to do in their career. Most students are taking up a major in business administration, which has more chance of making money faster and easier than the rest of the majors. The factors that a student must consider when choosing a major are whether the student would get good grades in the classes of that major or not, another factors are that how much that major is going to cost them to complete. Many students does not get any financial aid and end up having to drop out of college due to the lack of money, and whether that major is promising or not; for instance will it give that student a good job or not after graduation.
Entering Florida International University, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my psychology degree. The type of classes I toke where pertaining to my interest, such as classes either dealing with research or counseling, I didn’t see any long-term road in. Soon I’ll be working with an internship as a behavior analysis that will offer me a great insight in this career choice before I graduate. In terms of professional standards and competencies, my classes have setup the expectation each career field these classes are more geared toward are looking for. And these expectation gives me a model to follow. And working and learning in a country as America that is completely diverse, the type of classes I take goes in-depth on of the cultural differences around that we all should be aware of whenever going into any career
As a freshman, I was conflicted about what I wanted out of college. At the time, I naively believed that I would major in Neuroscience and Arabic while completing plenty of biomedical research on the side. Perhaps I would also sign up for a few clubs here and there and thus produce the perfect resume for medical school. In the following year, I realized that my heart was not into the breakneck agenda I planned for myself and I started to reevaluate just what exactly I wanted to pursue in my undergraduate experience. With the aid of many advising sessions I gained a clearer picture of my passions, which as I had come to realize, were what I truly wanted to work towards. Among my interests is Global Health -- in particular, I wish to learn more
Time went by so fast that when I least knew it I had graduated from high school and the time arrived to enter college I was not sure what I really wanted to study. Until one day I decided to choose mass communication as my major. Although my mom and sister did not really agree with me on my decision but, I know that I was pursuing my happiness to go into the major. My mom was telling me to get into the medical field and become a nurse because she felt that in the medical field there were more opportunities to get a well-paying job. The medical field does not attract my attention at all and I don’t see myself working in the field. Also, the classes are very hard to pass. I respect all the nursing and doctors out there saving lives but I would not be able to work there. My sister did not agree as well and she gave me the advice to find a fast and easy job. I decided to get in the communication field because I know that is going to make me happy and I will be able to work in something that I
I have a couple of simple interest ranging from playing the guitar to horseback riding and a few complex interests such as being a paramedic, nurse or Interventional cardiologist. I recently discovered what paramedics do and how they do their job. When you look at the healthcare field you see a team of professionals who excel at what they do, when you look at a team of EMS working together you see individuals that are family trying to accomplish the same goal. That goal could be caring for a child in a severe accident to delivering a baby. I would like to also be a nurse because I like to help others. I am currently enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant program and am seeing that nurses aren't only around to take care of wounds and administer drugs, they are their for people in their time of need, regardless of the situation, if its a child is uncomfortable getting a shot and needs some pep talk all the way to helping someone recover from a loved one that died. And I also want to be a Cardiologist due to the heart has always interested me because of its extraordinary job. Think about it, the heart is a muscle the size of your fist clenched,
This was the case for me when I started science courses like biology, anatomy, and psychology. My appreciation for biology and psychology pairs well for a career in dermatology. I would be able to consider the biological and behavioral factors that cause skin disorders. Psychology has a lot to teach about patient decision-making, social support, coping and self-care. For example, it may be obvious that a patient’s acne comes from their skin overproducing oils, but it is also important to check for factors like stress. Then, I can advise the patient to handle their stress along with the treatment. This type of interpersonal communication is what I find important and I like how psychology emphasizes ways to analyze behavior to find ways to get a better diagnosis. I favor being observant and meticulous to make better outcomes for everyone. For example, when I was asked to grade papers as a teacher’s assistant, I would double check the teacher’s answer key and find mistakes in hopes students get the accurate credit they deserve. This trait would be useful for me in the medical field. Observing what’s on the outside to get an overall health status of the inside in dermatology is appealing to my interests of biology, psychology, and