High school seems to be passing quickly, I'm already going to be a junior in highschool. And I am quite confused on what it is that I really want to be, I'm really focused on Photography but after researching pros and cons, being a photographer may not be the best choice although it's my main hobby.
I'm interested in ( Photography,Modeling and Psychology)
But don't know where to begin, I want a job that will pay good and something i will be focus on,
I'm good at computers but terrible at math.
it can be something aside from the three top things i've mention any ideas on what i should do this is worrying me a lot.
Please don't tell me to talk to my parents, that's not going to work i've tried various of times and i don't get a good respond.
Thank you =D
2007-06-14 05:57:19 · 12 answers · asked by Jessie 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
A word of advice that was relayed to me.
It's easier to figure out what you don't want to do instead of trying to figure out what you do want to do. You will be surprised how things get narrowed down.
Once you get things narrowed down a bit, try to tailor your education toward keeping your options open (as much as possible).
2007-06-14 06:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22, and I've changed majors 3 times. Don't feel like you HAVE to have your life all planned at 18. Start college as an undecided major, and use your extra classes to try new things. You have 2 years of general studies until you start with the in depth classes anyway. Even after that, all you need is a field of study, not a full on career choice.
For example, take an extra class in Photography or Acting 101, and see if you like what you do there.
Also, try new things outside of school. Talk to the people doing the jobs you think about. Call their offices and ask if you can meet with them for questions about what their job consists of (I did this with a few film makers when I started college).
2007-06-14 06:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sondra S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for you to do is go to a Liberal Arts college so you could explore what different majors could do. School is expensive but you can work, get financial aid and take out loans.
The University of Minnesota Morris is affordable and challenging.
2007-06-14 06:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sondra has some good ideas for you, especially trying to visit with people who actually do what you might be interested in as a career. I would go one step further and see if they would be willing to let you actually follow them around for a day.
One other thing someone once told me you may also want to think about. Choose a job that you love to do. If you love to do something, then you will be good at it. And, if you are good at it, you can always find someone who will be willing to pay you for it. (Plus, you will be a lot happier working at something you love.)
Good luck!
2007-06-14 06:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be honest you have time. Your first year in college (if you decide to go) is going to be full of general ed classes anyway. You typcially won't start taking classes for your major until your sophomore year. Worry about finishing high school first then once you get to college you'll figure it out.
2007-06-14 06:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Corey D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't stress over it. i didn't know what i wanted to do until just before i graduated (seriously like 3 months before). now i'm 19, i work full time as a billing and accounting clerk, and i am a certified massage therapist (what i went to school for). there is a lot out there to do... find something you are interested in and research it.
2007-06-14 06:06:31 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Infatuation 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 25 and i still don't really know what i want to do, so i just end up going back to college. just go to college and maybe you will figure something out. but dont feel bad a lot of people are feeling the same thing.
2007-06-14 06:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be a web graphics designer. :) I work in Distance Learning and we are always looking for graphic artists that have experience with Flash. With your artistic eye and love of computers, you'd be a natural! :)
Good luck! :)
2007-06-14 06:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by searching_please 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your high school guidance office and ask about taking an aptitude test. my daughter took one at the local community college. it will help you learn what you would be best at.
2007-06-14 06:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a career counselor at a community college. They are trained to help you and give you tests and such.
2007-06-14 07:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by sgregory1522 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋