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What should I go to college for?
Female - 16
I'm a junior in high school right now and I've been looking at colleges recently. The problem is that I have no clue what to do. My mom says I should go for journalism, but here's the thing...I love to write (mostly fictional stories), but I don't want to be interviewing people or reporting news. I'm not sure if I want to be a writer because I want to do something that will make a lot of money. I also love music (I can't play an instrument but are there any jobs like a record producer?) and I love sports (I don't play, i'm just very interested in them) Can anyonegive me some ideas for majors/careers?
Thanks.
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First, there is no guaranteed future. As you get older changing your mind and making better decisions is what adults do. Start with what you enjoy doing most on your list. Keep in mind that there are many multi talentented people out there and at different phases in your life you may need to do all those things. Don't pigeon hole yourself, changing your mind in college is normal.
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I would suggest an essay based subject with optional modules in creative writing that you can choose. For example, you could take English or History of Art which are both heavily essay based. This leaves your options open for when you leave college and want to start your career but also lets you do something you like.
If you go into music or sport, this might decrease your options for when you graduate so I would keep them as hobbies. Almost all colleges have societies which you can join so I would look for music and sport clubs you can become a member of whilst doing your degree.
Do some research into areas and colleges you are interested in and see what courses they do.
Good luck!
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