Suggestions on a Major?

Question

I am very confused on what I should major in college. I just know that I want to do something with helping others, what careers are there with helping others and what should I major for those careers?

Thanks

Answer 1

You can "help others" within the broad context of many career choices. I would define some other criteria to help you decide and definitely get a degree that will help you in that field. Some initial ideas that come to mind are being a teacher or being in social work. But honestly, assess how important material things are to your and your desire to be a philanthropist because those careers are not the most financially lucrative. Maybe nursing, which, if you specialize can pay more than either teaching or social work.

Those are my best thoughts based on the information you provided. There are career counselors out there who can, for a fee, help you pinpoint better than this. You might find that was $500 of the best dollars you ever spent.

Answer 2

There are lots of ways to help others. Sociology and Psychology: you don't have to become an academic to work in these fields. You can work in business, government, health. Nursing has a LOT of openings right now, many places are looking for GOOD nurses, medical assistants, dieticians, etc. It depends on what kind of help you want to do. If you like education, GOOD teachers are needed.
The only thing to be aware of, with the exception of high government positions and clinical or research work, these types of jobs don't tend to pay well.

Answer 3

Look to what you enjoy doing in your spare time.

For example I my self have always enjoyed drafting. Growing up I drew rocket or space craft, but never though about it more then that. That was until one day I saw a commercial that got me thinking. Now ten years later its a job I love. I don't dread going to work, and feel good when I leave.

I had a boss once that said that if your not happy in what you are doing then you need to find something that make you happy. Being satisfied by you job will ut weighs the paycheck.

Answer 4

try something in healthcare. some options are:

1. nursing
2. therapist (physical, occupational, speech)
3. pharmacist

with each of these careers, you will be helping someone in need. especially if you are a therapist of some sort, you will be helping people along the journey to recovery. i would suggest volunteering at a hospital to see the hands-on work that these people do. good luck!

Answer 5

Nursing - or any other of the health care based careers. Respiratory therapist, physical therapist, radiologist, pharmacist etc.

They pay well and you're helping others.

Answer 6

social work, psychology, education