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My whole life I've been told and thought I'm stupid. Because I'm not school-book smart. I don't get good grades in the "smart subjects" like science, math and so on. I am so sick of believing this. I'm a different type of smart. I know I can make something of myself.
I am especially good at 3 things; public speaking & reaching out to people, languages (I know 4 different languages and intend on learning several more) and I sympathize, more than anything. People always turn to me because of that, I long to help. More than anything.
I've researched at least a hundred different professions in my attempt to find a major that will equip me with the right tools to help save the innocent from the corrupt and ultimatley change the world. I need a profession that will make me come alive. I have a picture of myself speaking infront of thousands of people, touching their hearts, or working at a homless shelter, somehow helping those who have been used, or anything of that kind. But in BIG levels, it wouldn't mean anything to me as a doctor or anything like that. It's not the kind of thing that would make me come alive, it wouldn't matter to me. I don't want to help one person at a time, I want to help thousands.. at once. I want to do something that would end homelessness and stimulate world peace!
I am compassionate and am able to provide stability in people's lives when they are shaken up. I am 16 years old, female, and more than anything.. I want to do something with my life.
No one believes in me, because I am not suited for the typical "good jobs" I will never have the grades to become a Lawyer, Doctor, Journalist or any of the sort.
Help me, what can I become? And how do I get there?
Thank you so much! And please, don't read this and think "what a dreamer, everyone thinks they'll save the world.. this one doesn't even have good enough grades.. she doesn't even know how to spell" Please, I have enough people thinking that way, if you can't help me, fine. But I'm begging you, don't think like that. (link)
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At age 16, most people do not know for certain what they want to do for a career, and it looks like you aren't quite sure, either. That's totally fine. I think you should focus on closer issues first, though.
For example, before considering a career, you should think about your educational plans after high school. You said you aren't very smart, and let me tell you, I know how you feel. I doubt you are interested in joining the military, and for the goals you have in mind, attending college will most likely be necessary.
Believe it or not, even people who aren't smart make it through college. My brothers didn't take one advanced class in high school. They had probably a B or C average, but they both graduated and are fulfilling their dreams. I think you should start at a community college first. It would be much less expensive than a university, and classes at community colleges are usually less intense and rigorous than classes at 4-year schools. After you adjust to the college environment, you can transfer to a university.
After you decide if and where you want to go to college, you should look into majors. Some majors that I think you would enjoy are Political Science, Psycology, Sociology, Communications (you said you like public speaking), and a foreign language. You could possibly major in Political Science and minor in Communications, for example. Or you could get 2 degrees with different majors. It's completely up to you.
You certainly have more options for college majors than the ones I listed. I just jotted down some that I think you would accel in.
As for a career? Your decision will come with time. As you study in college, you can talk to your guidance counselor and ask about a job that would be right for you. School counselors usually have job placement tests that you can take to help determine what jobs you would like.
Good luck!
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THANK YOU! I'm glad you told me about your brothers, that makes me feel like there's hope for me too! Thanks for the suggestions I really will consider every one of them.. including college. Thanks ;)
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