I'm 21 years old and fixing to finish my A.A (I know I'm a little behind, had trouble with finishing one class). I have considered many fields in the human services field, however none seem to spark an interest. I have a creative personality, I like to write(and good at it), and I like variety. I have thought about becoming a nurse but the idea of that much responsibility and seeing incompetent nurses and doctors makes me wary, also I'm not that good at math(hence the wait on the class-college algebra.) I like politics, keeping up with news, and want a job that helps people.(Also considering social work). Any jobs that anyone know of that emcompasses love for advising people, creative writing(or informational), i like to talk, and like to move around and be outside(though not a must). just some feedback, thanks!
2007-09-13 07:51:15 · 6 answers · asked by kalli w 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
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2007-09-13 07:51:52 · update #1
What about law, poli sci, communication, public relations(can someone with experience in this let me know what they do?) journalism, etc? Which of these would have a more direct route of getting a job "quicker"? money no option.
2007-09-13 09:20:56 · update #2
I think the most important thing for an undergraduate degree is to lay the foundation for what interests you. Getting good grades and actually learning is more important than getting an impressive-sounding degree. (If you really need go another level academically you will probably need to go to graduate school later.)
Communications is a good, general degree that is applicable to many fields later.
Business degrees are popular, but I think at the undergraduate level it only make sense if you really know want to go that direction right away... Otherwise it might not be very fulfilling.This is a good example where an MBA later will be the most meaningful -- and you don't need undergrad Business to get into an MBA program. In fact, having a non-business undergrad will make you a more attractive candidate for many MBA programs -- because it means you are well rounded.
Political science is a good general undergraduate degree, because politics and an international perspective will continue to be very important in the coming decades. This will be true across fields.
And finally, I think a good old fashioned Humanities degrees, in literature or philosophy, are great thing to have. (I have a fine art degree myself -- and have a terrific and exciting professional life since). It doesn't immediately translate into obvious career choices, but it doesn't limit you either. It can help you develop who you are, and how you think -- what kind of person you want to be, what kind of life you want to live. Which I think is the most important thing you can do for yourself with these precious years in college. You have your whole professional life after that to pursue additional education and training related to whatever career you ultimately choose, later.
And don't worry about being 'a little behind'. It doesn't matter. The only race that matters is the one you are running yourself, not where anyone else is on the track. Good luck on completing your AA!
2007-09-13 08:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by snoopy l 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Based on your comment about incompetent doctors and nurses, you might be going in with some judgments, so I wouldn't advise a career in social work. Every day, you'll encounter people who may have made choices that you don't approve of. I would say just get any job that pays well, and satisfy your other passions through blogging or writing commentary for the local newspaper.
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2007-09-13 15:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might find social work a good foundation. Especially going on for an MSW. You could tap into your love of writing by writing grants and even publishing articles. You could get involved in policy advocacy and write on many levels. You could also get involved in public speaking about issues and community organizing. DA
2007-09-13 17:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a high level of math in order to be a nurse. In fact, you only need college algebra.
2007-09-13 14:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest History. It is a good major that will expose you to all sorts of good research methods... Light on math, too!
Also: I suggest you consider WHERE you work as more important that WHAT you do... In my experience, it is far more important to your happiness in life...
2007-09-13 14:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew Wiggin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
social work is great. you are out and about every day. you help people every day. you write reports and proposals. with some organizations (like non-profit) you can also write for their monthly newsletter. sounds like you would be great at it!
2007-09-13 15:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋