( I still haven't decided what I want to be.)How can I find out what to go to college for?

Question

I am not sure what to go to college for? My intersts are art photgraphy. I also like cosmotology but I am wondering if you can take cosmetology classes online.

Answer 1

I verymuch think that finding the right career is the secret to life happiness, lol - you indicate an interest in art photography and cosmetology - why not learn both?? You could be your own stylist for your fine art photographs later, lol! Also, sytlists are in high demand, and the pay is decent - plus, both of these careers allow you to be your own boss! BONUS!

Seriously, pursue what you LOVE doing...you might want to jump into a JC (junior college) and take a few courses first (knock out those general ed classes, too) and see if you like it...just remember, there WILL be some boring classes, but stick with it if this is where your heart truly lies.

Good luck, and most of all HAVE FUN! :-)

Answer 2

Well i think you should A Bachelors degree is only 4 years out of at least 40 that you will be out in the working world. It's not for everyone, though. If you really feel like you don't want to get a degree, that's fine...just make sure you have some sort of plan in place. If you don't set something up for yourself, then pretty soon (25 or so) you'll start to think "Damn, I wish I had thought this through more...maybe I should have gone to school". And then when you're 30, you'll be trying to have a house and family, and regretting your decision to not give yourself any financial safety nets. There are indeed things you can do without a degree. But you should really consider at least going to community college. A 2 year Associates degree has, proportionally, a great return on investment for most people (even an entry level job with a 2 year degree is a lot better than having a random lame job with no education). Or, you could go into trade work, if that interests you at all. It's non-academic, and it's a good living. Or, you can do things that don't require a full associates degree, like a Real Estate license or an EMT certification. Or, make your own plan. Just make sure you research it thoroughly.

Answer 3

As a guy with a theater background, I would think that cosmotology is about the worst thing you could take online, considering the need to work with 3D faces and matching makeup color tones to people's faces and get feed back (theater makeup is almost as bad, but you can work on yourself because the first step is to apply a base that takes away natural color.)
One kind of photography involves creating a scene and photographing it (as opposed to photographing what is there - natural or industrial or models.) In this case, the photographer may do elaborate scene setting, costuming, and makeup to make the image tell an elaborate story that can be studied in detail (the images are often 3x4 feet and in museums)
Certainly, combining the two interests would give you access from one to the other, since other photographers will need makeup people and you could see how they work and cosmetics people will need photography.
But also remember that it is likely you are going to have several careers in your life time. If you look at people who report on what they have done, especially creative people, you will find that every 5-10 years, they have gone off in a new direction and that means that for someone who is now 20, somewhere between 5 and 10 career paths are possible. Plan for the first one and get deeply involved and there is even a possiblity that you will only have a couple with variations within (Look at the biographies of Georgia O'Keefe and Edward Steichen and the art and other efforts they produced together and apart.)

Answer 4

If, by the time you enter college, you do not know, it is not a big problem. A lot of people change their minds in college and many times after college. College mainly gives you additional tools for learning in life, to be used in whatever you pursue in the future.
If you go in undeclared, just focus on the base classes that all students need to take anyway...probably during the first two years. Use that time to explore what career sounds interesting to you. If you are on a budget, consider going to a junior college to get the core classes out of the way...those junior colleges can transfer you into nicer universities better than if you are trying (and not succeeding) from high school....and you can save a lot of money.
If, by the end of the 2 years of taking core classes, you STILL do not know what to pursue, I would recommend a default business major...because you can always use that to support your future career (be it as a photographer or cosmotologist.) Business degrees are very practical and you can probably find employment fairly easily, or eventually run your own business.
Take opportunities to interview people who are practicing what you aspire to be...ask them what their daily routine is like, if they are satisfied, etc.
And always remember, nothing is final, you can always change your career when you are able. You will probably find your interests changing as you get older also. The last thing you want is to feel locked into something you no longer want.

Answer 5

If you could afford it, WHAT field of endeavor would you work for FREE for the rest of your life?

The rest of your life is a very long time; you might as well work at doing something you enjoy, don't you think?

I know many people that have burned-out, myself included, by working in jobs they do NOT enjoy. I went into education because I taught Gymnastics, Swimming, Diving, Lifesaving & Martial Arts for years at YMCAs, private clubs, health clubs and with the Department (I started college at 30) and everyone said I was SO GREAT at it, but my true love was for art, which I could not pursue due to my failing vision; I surrendered an art scholarship at 13 that I won the year before due to failing vision.

Go to college, take a few courses in different areas and see what you enjoy most; go to where you can see a cosmetician work and pick up pointers (trade portraits of customers for the experience you’ll pick up; she will get more customers, you’ll get experience in photography and cosmetology and possible pick up a few clients for photos); see if this is what you'd enjoy doing for the rest of your life. If you're NOT very proficient in photography yet, TAKE a course at a local college with the Adult, Evening & Continuing Education Department, or at a YMCA or YWCA or similar institution; you'll learn much more in a short time than by just reading and trail and error!

What kind of camera do you have? Perhaps I can help you by making a few suggestions (I've been in photography since 1964).

By knowing about cosmetology, you can prep up your photography clients and get better results than other photographers in your area (hint). Learn about posing (to minimize physical "faults" and enhance good features). Do an apprenticeship with an established professional photographer; learn the tricks of the trade, how a business is run and how to overcome obstacles and solve problems that arise. Be informed and make a decision based on facts and experience.

(Send me an email and I’ll make a few more suggestions for you to consider)

The rest of your life is a long time; consider your options carefully. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 6

you could easily learn both of these subjects,why not pop along to an open day at your local college and request online college brochures etc this might help you make up your mind :)

Good Luck with whatever path you choose

Answer 7

Go to your local careers centre (Connexions in England and Careers Wales in Wales). Ask to use a computer program called KUDOS (or whatever similar program they use). It will ask you loads and loads of questions and will then give you career suggestions. It is excellent. It works! (And it's FREE!).