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I am a freshman at my local community college, and in my second semester. Right now I am just taking my general education reqirements, so picking a major hasn't been that big of a deal. Now however, I have to pick a major before my next semester. I have no idea what I want to do or what I want to major in! It's driving me crazy, and the pressure is really starting to get to me. It's all so confusing; normally when I give advice I always tell confused students to see an advisor, but I don't even know who to see or what to ask. There are general ed. advisors, transfer advisors, course advisors, etc. I feel completely lost. I don't even know what school I am going to transfer to, or if I am even going to transfer.
I have been back and forth between going to law school, elementary teaching, counceling, ultrasound/radiology technician, journalism/writing, opening a business, and plenty more! I have no idea what I am going to do, and I am terrified I am going to make the wrong choice.
Some general information:
- I live in a small town, so I don't know if opening a business would be a good choice. I have no intentions on moving to far away.
- I am shy. It sucks as far as getting a job goes, but it is what it is.
- Making a good amount of money is important, but so is enjoying what I do. That's what makes the choice the most difficult.
- I have a boyfriend that I have been seeing for five years, so I want to start a family sooner rather than later. Going to school for ten years is not something I would particulary want to do.
- I love children
- I love giving advice and helping people.
I guess I am just looking for some guidance, options, advice? I don't know. HELP!!
Think about your strengths and weaknesses.
In practical terms, being good at science would help with being a technician. Good social skills would be important for just about anything, but especially so for counselling, teaching, and business.
In terms of making money, consider job stability and risks as well as the absolute amount of money you can make. You can make a lot of money being a lawyer, but do consider whether you can get into law school in the first place, and whether you really want to be a lawyer if you're shy.
Opening a business also has the potential of making a lot of money, but if you live in a small town and don't want to move away, that might not be the best option. Also, you will need money to start the business, and there will be risk.
Teaching doesn't get you as much money, but there is generally demand for teachers, so it would be a good choice in terms of job stability, and ditto for being a technician. Counselling would fall in this category too, but you might need to spend more time in training than with either teaching or being a technician. If you like helping people, these would be good choices.
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(5) Thanks. I am good at science, but I am defintely leaning more toward counceling or teaching. With the economy as it is though, I want a job that doesn't require me living paycheck to paycheck. Thanks for the advice. It was very helpful.