what should i major in?

Question

i'm starting college this year.i got discharged from the military because of a psychiatric problem. i didn't make it out basic training.i konw because of this it'll be hard to find a job even with a college degree.i want be a teacher but of course nobody will hire a teacher with pychiatric problems.i would love to be a lawyer but will a law firm hire someone with a mental disorder?i want a degree in something that'll a give me a good opportunity to get a job even with my disorder if thats possible.is there any course i can take that'll give that chance.

Answer 1

I can understand how your disorder would affect the military, but I don't think that most other jobs you could consider would be terribly affected by it. If you seek therapy as necessary and stay on a recommended track to control your symptoms, you can probably still do anything you'd like. I know this may not apply to all disorders, but depending on your level of functioning, it's not necessarily a dreamkiller.

Pick a major that would lead you to your goal that you would most like to achieve. Don't worry about being anything liberal arts based, because most of those are versatile and can be tailored to any job. Psychology could lead you to both those jobs, and others. With the skills you learn studying for your degree, you could take your undergrad to business, education, etc. Or go on to grad school for either of the two others you are considering.

I say go for your passions. However, if you would like some other suggestions, you could consider Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, English, etc.

Answer 2

Have you thought about majoring in pschology? Then, you could help other people with mentals disorders.

However, what you major in really depends on what you like to do and your abilities. Think about the things that you like to do and are capable of, and try to be realistic about it. You are right that it probably wouldn't be a good idea to be a teacher given your mental problems; however there is still a possibility that you could be a lawyer. That is a lot of work though and you would need to be a very dedicated student. How good of a student were you in high school? Most likely, you'll be the same type of student in college so you should pick a major that will be attainable for you.

Answer 3

Think of a career you want to do and pick a major that will get you there. Also make sure there is demand for the job you want. You have to really think ahead and face the sad reality that employers don't care about you majoring in what you like. They want majors that will be an asset to them. Good career majors are business and engineering.

Response to other suggestions: Psychology is not a good major. There are no real jobs you can get with it unless you have a PhD which are hard to get. If you want to help those with mental disorders go to med school and become a psychiatrist.

Biology is only good if you want to go to med school, even then you don't need it to get in. You just need to take 4 year long classes.

Answer 4

For law it depends on what kind of psychiatric problems you have. Law school and the profession are extremely stressful. That's something you'll want to consider. What about something like biology?