Basically, I have changed what I've wanted to do for the rest of my life about every year. But I'll star from my freshman year of highschool for you guys: first, I wanted to be an archaeologist. The idea of travel intrigued me, but nothing else about being an archaeologist popped out really. Then, I wanted to be a biologist in the beginning of my sophomore year, because I found the work incredibly easy (which is a plus in my book--I don't mind hard work, but if somethings easy, I'm all for it)--that is, until we got to studying cells and genetics. So I narrowed my option down to either environmental science or zoology.
Unfortunately, this idea wasn't as appealing to me this year, as I've gotten over my romanticized idea of it.
Now, I want to be a doctor--but I feel this is unlikely (I have a 3.02 average). Also, my dad tells me that I have a romanticized version of being a doctor as well from watching House.
I'm not really partial to law, mathematics, or teaching...
2007-01-31 10:15:00 · 6 answers · asked by Stardust 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm also involved in my school's top show choir, I've been in honors English 10 (but I opted out of taking AP Lit because I'm a wuss and I worried that I'd fail), and I used to really want to be a writer.
My dad's suggested being an editor, but that just doesn't sound too appealing to me (good at it though I am).
2007-01-31 10:19:29 · update #1
I'm basically freaking out because next year is my senior year of high school, and I don't know how I should plan my schedule--should I take hard classes centered around being a doctor? What if I change my mind? Should I take easier courses and raise my rocky GPA?
2007-01-31 10:26:42 · update #2
I love biology. The cell anatomy part wasn't exciting, but I can deal with it. I just don't want to focus my career on cell biology, is what I meant. Same with genetics. Both were pretty self-explanitory all in all, just obnoxious to deal with.
Chemistry is actually a weak spot for me because of the math aspect. But I usually have a B- in the class, and my teacher is known to be tough (normal chemistry for my teacher is actually like honors chemistry, and his honors chemistry is more like AP chemistry).
Anyway...
I'm very good at bio. 8)
2007-01-31 10:40:22 · update #3
First of all, if you want to be a doctor, it won't happen if you keep vacillating. You're going to need to focus. Don't worry too much about your current GPA; it should get you into a decent college. However, every B in college will dramatically decrease your chances for medical school.
Biology is important, but chemistry is much more so. Best wishes.
2007-01-31 11:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Rob D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a doctor is heavy-duty cell biology and chemistry-if you quit bio because you don't like all the genetics and studying cells, this is a poor choice.
Why not major in English and minor in science- you could write or edit scientific or scholarly publications. You may already have enough credits for most of the minor. Or just major in literal arts. That is supposed to train you to think critically so you can handle any career.
Don't worry of you don't find exactly what you want right away. Life is a journey.
I dropped nursing, graduated with psych, did some grad credits in psych, raised some kids, became an artist, had my own business, and now I am getting a doctorate on pharmacology- at 50. Sometimes it's not about what you plan, it''s about what Life plans for YOU!:) Focus on doing well and being happy and leaving a mark on the world to make it better.
2007-01-31 18:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the highest paying jobs in this country and many others is to become a forensic paleontologist. Some one who can reconstruct how some one or some animal of the past died. This in conjunction with archaeology is an up and coming field and it is used also in police work today for bodies found that are not as old as most people think. Great job and great avocation to aspire to as their is a never-ending amount of knowledge to be gained. Have fun.
2007-01-31 18:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need any education nor schooling to make 6 figure salary.
How ? study a little Java programming, and find you a entry level job as a trainee.
From there, you work hard and become a team lead in a years time.
Before you know it, you have more high paying offers than you care to glance.
Am I kidding ? No, it is as solid true as you can bet on.
BTW, Java is a very easy language to get in to.
2007-01-31 18:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Bill H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you decide to do with your life I wish you the best, but you should know that your future isn't looking so good as far as retirement is concerned. 65% of this country by the time they are 65 years old are dependant, 5% are dead we call then the lucky ones (finacially) 5% are what we call finacially independant witch by the gov. you make $33,000 a year. Their is no way I could live off that! 1% of this country are concidered wealthy. So If we take the 1% we will find that 75% of the 1% are Business Owners/ Real Estate Ivestors. So my advice to you is Start your own business and invest in Real Estate. I'm 26 years old and haven't had a job for 3 years because of Real Estate. If you are interested check out WWW.NRUNIVERSITY.COM (877)323-4167 or email me with Questions dave@kavaklub.com
Have a good day and good luck!
Dave
2007-01-31 18:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by dlharding13 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take the Strong's Preference Test to see what you are good at doing.
2007-01-31 18:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋