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Does college name truly influence on job prospect?
Female, 18. Alright, here's the deal. I'm already going through my first year of college... but am still completely undecided as to what the heck I want to do with my life. I'm in a Geology major because I randomly found it interesting but backed up my choice with a bunch of bullshit whenever people ask me why I chose it. I'm considering changing from universities and here's why: I was too worried about the college I got into. I'm from Puerto Rico so the "best" universities here are considered to be the UPR ones (University of Puerto Rico) - I'm in one of them. I like to write a lot, therefore I considered going into an English major - NO. That's what I've heard, but from people I know and the internet. Sadly its true. Straight to the point because this is getting too long: even if I get into a college that is not very known, will I have chances of getting a job?
In case this helps, I'm thinking about either Mech-Tech (because even though I'm a girl I love cars and I find mechanics to be vastly interesting) or Polytechnic (computer science, computer engineering, or architecture).
I am sorry about the long explanation, but I really need some outside advice on this. Not just if I could possibly have some job prospect in the future, but also where would be the best places to find job considering the options in the previous paragraph (even if its in the US, I don't mind, my English is almost perfect with barely any accent and I'm not picky).
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Yes,understand that going to a big-name college can potentially get connected with some wonderful professors and leaders in the field.And when searching for a job,it will one of the best qualification you have.
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You won't get very far as a Geologist. That's a limited field. You need to minor or change the major to something practical. Does it matter the name of the school you went to? Yes and no.
They'll want to know where you got your degree and what program it was and perhaps references from the program head or profs. However, employers generally are more interested in skills you have that relate to the job rather than the school.
There are always biased people out there who will only hire grads from certain schools because they went there etc or it has a good rep. You should be fine though.
So, you like to write and can do it well. That's great. do you enjoy researching, interviewing and the idea of reporting? If so you may be a great candidate for a journalism program.
You don't have to be a male to like cars and be mechanically minded. You could look into auto repair programs, airplane and truck repair as well as those programs do exist and are often sponsored by all the major auto makers. That's an idea.
There's a lot you can do. More than you thought actually. Most people your age haven't a bloody clue even if in college what they want to be years from now. That's not uncommon nor is the desire to switch to a program better suited to you.
Here's what you should do visit the school counselor or head of current program and tell them that you feel strongly that you chose the wrong major and program and are unhappy. Tell them your interests and ask for guidance on where you fit best and then transfer into a new program when allowed to.
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