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2006-06-13 06:20:08 · 41 answers · asked by carlo p 1 in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

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Two very interesting classes to take in college are classes on religion and sex education.

2006-06-13 06:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by sgrjackson1 5 · 3 1

Studying is a discipline. You can't do it accidentally. Some can learn accidently or involuntarily, but studying requires active and diliberate participation. Like all disciplines, it is not a end unto itself; however, learning can be - even though learning is usually a means to something greater, too.

Every person in "gifted" with certain raw talents. Unfortunately too many people coast through life with a false sense of adequacy based on these unsharpened talents. That's why one rarely finds many lazy people who rise up to the top of their field no matter how brilliant they are. However, many relatively less talented folks become extremely skilled at things in which they had not originally demonstrate much giftedness because they were diligent and disciplined participants. Certainly, the true geniuses and "greats" are those who were gifted already, but did not make the mistake squandering away their privileged endowment. Instead, these gifted people studied, trained, and honed their craft so that they perfected, and consequently, enjoyed the full potential of their often latent raw abilities.

Studying perfects (not makes perfect) the knowledge and understanding of the participant just as practicing a musical instrument or practicing an athletic skill perfects the musician or althlete. A violinist would never perform scales in a concert, nor would a football player push a sled down the field in a competition. Yet, their intentional participation in drills results in the acquistion of essential skills which further coalesce into a more complete pool of related abilities which serve to benefit the bearer.

Finally, many ignore the moral aspect of disciplined study. It is not just a pithy statement to say that "a mind is a terrible thing to waste." It is morally wrong, too. Every world religion places a high moral value on one's responsibility to make the most (through disciplined personal effort) of their innate gifts. Intelligence can only be maximized by disciplined study. The same holds true for every sport, art, and trade. NO ONE is accidentally the best at anything!

2006-06-13 07:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Larkin McLarkin 1 · 0 0

Start with Epistemology, which is the branch of philosophy dedicated to asking " How do we KNOW things at all?

Then do Logic, and some sort of mind-expanding mathematics. World History, including culture and religions. Psychology is a MUST, since you will always be having to deal with people. And to broaden yourself and impress the ladies, learn French or Italian
fluently so that you can traqvel Europe and understand Opera and all things European.

Lastly, study some Business and Finance, so that you can make some money. If you are inclined, become a Professor in some college--any college. It's a nice life.

2006-06-13 12:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0 0

Think about what you would be happy doing everyday. You have to enjoy going to work. So what you should study should be a combination of what you truly like and are interested in and how much flexibility you want to have. Are you a people person? Do you like children? Is how much you make a huge factor? There is a great book by Patrick Combs called Majoring in Success. You should try to get a copy. It has helped me a lot. http://www.goodthink.com/store/books.cfm

2006-06-13 06:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by jessica 4 · 0 0

Pick a major based on something you're passionate about. What topics provoke a response from you at parties? What news features make your blood boil? Pick something you can put your whole heart into. It'll pay off in terms of how well you'll do in school. By now you should be at least somewhat aware of what your strengths and weaknesses are. Don't go for a curriculum that might result in getting the highest paid job. If you wind up doing something you have no interest in, you'll end up bored and depressed. Your personal life will suffer for it.

2006-06-13 06:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by The Baron 3 · 0 0

Political Science

2006-06-13 06:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by anthony c 2 · 0 0

Only you can answer this question. I was so lost on what I wanted to do for a while, during the early part of my junior year. I was thinking, oh, maybe I'll be a shrink...Or maybe a doctor. Lawyer? Video game designer? All sorts of things...I could never figure out something I really wanted to do.

Then, during class, we had a guest speaker showing us how to use digital cameras. I knew absolutely nothing of cameras at the time, but as we were messing with them and I started taking pictures, I fell in love with the camera. Now, I am going into photography in college.

Point of the story?

You never know what you want to do until you find it. Once you figure it out, you'll just know it's right for you. So many options out there, you just have to find what it is you want to do with your life.

2006-06-13 06:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by calivane07 3 · 0 0

The best major to study that encompasses a variety of fields such as sociology, science, math, pyschology, etc. is the study of communication. It also encompasses journalism, mass media, interpersonal communication, and social issues.

2006-06-13 06:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

What are some of the unanswered questions of the world for you? You could study those, and give yourself a sense of self-satisfaction!

2006-06-13 06:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Determine your interests and your skills. Look into your future salary requirements to have the lifestyle you desire. Meld all of these togethers and research careers. Only then can you decided what to study!

2006-06-13 06:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by Jules 2 · 0 0

Wow, this is a random question, but can study how fish survive during a hurricane or how tornados grow.

2006-06-13 06:22:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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