I am in the 8th grade and have ben wondering what occupation I'd like to take up-but really can't make a general decision. I know that I want to enter criminal justice, but I can't narrow it down any further than that.
I seriously thought about forensic pathology- I am very good at science and I thought this would put my skills to good use.
I also have considered detective work, becasue you know where I'll be at night- planted on the couch watching SVU. But, I decided this would be too related to police work- I am NOT comfortable around guns and I am really not that physically able.
Then I thought about law school- but I talked myself out of this very quickly. I'd never have the patience to be a lawyer, and my arguing skills are notably not that great.
What do you think? Should I continue pursuing forensics?
2007-03-20 10:24:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Go to highschool. You will come up with more ideas for what you want to do.
Then, go to college, you will come up with more ideas.
You are too young to decide, you will keep changing your mind, and you have plenty of time to do so.
2007-03-20 10:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend taking a look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/ and looking at the outlook of the careers you want to follow. It's good that you're thinking about this now so you know where to really place your focus in high school. I had a teacher who once worked in forensics and he said it was extremely boring. You should also look to speak with people in your field to get a realistic perspective on what you would be doing.
Not to sound cliché but you are still young, so don't be afraid to explore a little and ask yourself if that is what you really want to do. I'm in college and I have considered changing my major many times. I have a passion for Engineering and Airplanes and I'm going to follow that passion to the end. If you have a passion, I suggest you follow it as well. If you really want it and are willing to go for it, chances are, you will be successful. I hope this helps!
2007-03-20 10:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by ME2010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your guidance counselor should help you to narrow down your choices. Using the source below, explore some of the career areas that you are interested in. Also, look for the catalogs online for the colleges or universities that you are interested in attending post-graduation. It lists specific courses that you will need to take to complete a particular field of study for a major and minor in the acquisition of a Baccalaurate of Science or Arts [BS or BA].
Learn about pre-enrollment programs so that if your academic performance is adequate that you may be able to take some basic core courses while in high school during your junior and senior years...such as English 1010 and 1020.
Research into the areas of interest will enable you to compare the course requirements and offer you an opportunity to take courses that meet one or several requirements for completion of a degree that enables one to work in a particular area of interest.
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2016-10-01 05:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by fryback 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be a paralegal - the education is similar to lawyer, not so intense, and a lot less expensive. The job is mostly paperwork, helping the lawyers, You dont get to stand up in court, although you might be able to represent someone in small claims court or in a tribunal.
2007-03-20 15:17:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lab worker. or a psychiatrist.
2007-03-20 10:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by amber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋