I am in the top 10% of my class so getting into colleges in my state isn't hard, but I don't know what to do. I like many types of sciences but am also interested in many other areas of study like politics and law.
2006-06-30 17:10:53 · 15 answers · asked by Sugar High to Love High 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You could go to law school and be a lawyer for a while, then become president, and when your term is over, you could become a botanist, veterinarian, zoologist,...etc.
2006-07-01 05:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you pick two careers you would like to have each field, some in the science field some in politics and some in law then try to find people that work in those fields and ask them to tell you about their jobs. Call and ask them for an interview or a few minutes of their time, most people are happy to talk with students and maybe you will learn something from talking to one of them that will help you make your decision.
Other than that the only thing I can suggest is to take courses in high school that will leave as many doors open to you as possible for college or university later. Just keep in mind that Liberal Arts and Kinesiology students today are the ones behind the counter at those fast food joints preparing your food order.
2006-06-30 17:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you love. When I entered college this past year, I started with the mind set that I would do what ever pleased my mom. Like you, I graduated in the top ten percent of my class and had no clue what I was going to major in. I knew that I wanted to be a doctor and I knew that I had passed an AP English exam, and I happen to like English as a school subject, and BAM! Double major in English and Biology. I entered college determined that I was going to double major in English and History, because my mom never went and she loved History, however, that was a wreck waiting to happen. Long story short, do what you love, because if you don't, you will have nothing to look forward towards when you start your career. You don't want to just have a job you go to out of habit, but a career that makes you happy.
Best of Luck!
2006-06-30 17:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by soulfli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At most colleges, you really don't HAVE to have a major. You can be UNDECLARED. As an undeclared major you can try out different programs and majors. It's also perfectly okay to change your major. In fact, most college students change their major at least eight times during their academic career. (I learned that during my Freshmen Orientation.) You stated that you like science, politics, and law; you may want to go for a General Liberal Arts degree if you feel you MUST choose a major. That's a great way to check out different programs and still "be focused" on a specific degree.
2006-06-30 17:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by shaylee_tova 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Economics is a safe bet - you can get into business, politics, and law with an econ major, because it is so broad and has so many applications. I was an econ minor and one class away from a poly sci minor - would definitely recommend the poly sci minor if you could do it, preferably with a specialty of some type (International Relations, domestic politics, etc).
2006-06-30 17:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by Some Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two years of college are the same for just about everyone. Take your General Education classes and you may discover what you really want to do in life. You may discover that you love Psychology, and hate economics. You really don't need to stress about it the first year.
2006-06-30 17:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Ilene W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you study Political Science?
2006-06-30 17:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by sugar-n-spice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose something that you are really interested in and think you can do well in. This could be impacted by which school you choose, since not all schools have every major.
2006-06-30 17:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by gregpwx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double major in two areas, that way if you don't really end up liking something you have a backup degree.
2006-06-30 17:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by operagirlmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get into college take your basics and there go to a councelor at the college. have you taken a career test those help big time.
2006-06-30 17:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋