im a junior in high school and i know i have to start thinking about colleges soon. i have no idea what i want to be or what college i want to go to. im really interested in helping people, you know like community service, aids walks, etc. i've joined a club at school where they do things like that. i am also reall interesting in everything going on in africa and i would like to help. i dont know how to apply that to college, but can you please help? i dont know what i want to be...
2006-09-25 14:56:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I have always recommended starting with your local community college. This keeps you home for a couple more years; keeps college costs down so you have more money for the last two years. Also, it is like a step up from high school, whereas going away is a major step.
Since you don't know for sure exactly what you want to do, it also gives you a couple more years to find out. Most community colleges have enough liberal teachers you can find faculty direction for local volunteer work.
My son went to the community college, and just finished his first year of med school.
2006-09-25 15:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked into Public Policy and Public Administration. I had similar aspirations, and scoffed at teaching initially, but my last three years of teaching mathematics have been the most rewarding! The world could always use more doctors.
Have you talked with your teachers about your career aspirations and college goals? It's not selfish to do that. They love being useful. You sound like a really good 'kid.'
2006-09-25 15:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by J G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to college for human services because i like to help people, you can find a college and they can tell you what you need to do to apply, most colleges you just have to have a certain grade point average, others like community colleges you just go in and tell them you want tosign up for classes and you're in! Good luck
2006-09-25 15:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by spelz83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you could do well as a social worker, or even in public health-- they're gurus when it comes to awareness walks and such.
you might have to do your undergrad in social work or healthcare or even public relations, then go on to get a master's in public health.
i have no idea where you're from, so i can't really give you any suggestions for schools. but make sure you look for programs with low instructor turnover, small class sizes and plenty of parking, lol. parking will inevitably become an issue, wait and see.
2006-09-25 15:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by brooke44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a junior college/community college (same thing) and taking you're basics while you sort things out. It's much more cost effective than going to a major university and changing your major several times like my sister and I did. :-s
2006-09-25 15:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by alex's mummyc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dulwich College in London United Kingdom .. is the best one
2006-09-25 15:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by Azul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maby you should purchase onr of those collage books it listes millions of collages it also has facts but dont worry youll find the perfict collage
2006-09-25 15:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by hdjehshaiqjf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt
2006-09-25 15:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋