I need help finding a career?

Question

So I'm currently a full time college student. I'm only in my second year and I already got dropped from a university because my GPA wasn't high enough. So now I'm attending a community college hoping to get readmitted to a unversity.

The problem is, I'm majoring in business however, I can't seem to pass any business classes. So far I've taken economics, and I failed it the 1st time, and I got a D the 2nd time. I took information systems and I got a D in that class. Now, I'm currently taking Accounting and I'm at a D right now.

As much as I want to major in business, is it just not for me? What do you think the problem is? Do you think I'm not trying hard enough? I don't know the feeling of trying hard is but I feel like I do try my best.

Basically I'm just trying to make my parents happy and right now I just feel like a failure. Please help.

Answer 1

First of all - you need to ask yourself a question: Do I even want to be in college? From your post it sounds to me like you do not plus you said you are only doing this to make your parents happy. College is not for everyone, it's just not! Society has us to beleive that a 4 yr. degree is next logical step for every HS grad and it's not the case. I have known many people that have tried and failed at the college life b/c their heart wasn't in it and that showed in their grades and lead to their quitting by soph. year. You need to figure out what YOU want - trade school? AA degree? No schooling, just work full time....then talk to your parents. Chances are, they would rather you work full time than waste money on a degree you don't even want! I was a Sociology major my first time out, I look back now and realize I didn't belong in that, it was a gut feeling I had and I got the he*l out of that major and switched to Journalism. I have always loved writing and reading, it's the only thing I'm really good at. I took Sociology b/c it was there, period. When you fall into the right program, you will know it, if you even want to be in college to begin with. You need to do some serious soul searching hon, this might not be for you. If not, it's okay, find something that is. Good luck.

Answer 2

Have you talked with your professors? They can usually tell you why you are doing so poorly if you didn't know already. I mean, if you are doing poorly because you aren't spending them time on homework or studying for tests - or just plain not going to class, well, you know why you are getting D's and F's. But if you are giving it a good, honest shot and really don't understand the material, SEE YOUR PROFESSOR and talk about next steps. Perhaps a tutor? If you aren't interested in business - change majors. If you aren't interested in college - i.e. just going to please others - then perhaps take time off, see what happens, have "the talk" with your family and follow that route.

Best of luck...

Answer 3

Go to the testing center of the college or university you attend and take an interest inventory test. there are different types but they all will help you in finding the answer you are looking for, finding a career. the people at the College and the University that you went to will help you find yourself. You just have to ask.

Answer 4

Give it up—you're not university material. It could be you're not very bright, or it could be you have inefficient study habits. The reason doesn't matter at this point.

As one person suggested, you should a test to see where your interests lie. I think though, you should look as starting an apprenticeship in one of the trades: plumber, electrician, welder, machinist (Tool & Doe Maker) or others. No shame in being a good journeyman in one of the trades.

Answer 5

Well. If business isn't for you then don't do it! your grades are a good indication of your interest level.
The bright side is that many many people who work in business are not business majors. Many major in liberal arts subjects such as History, English, or Philosophy. Insurance companies in particular look for history majors (good analysis skills)

Good luck

Answer 6

First. COME HITHER

Jot your thoughts down
Look deep inside your self
What makes you happy?
STOP living your life for others
Think about when you were a child and what you admired the most. What was your most inspiring thoughts about any profession. Then do your research on that subject cost, location, etc. Now Go GET'em Girl!

Answer 7

It sounds like math based businesses classes aren't what you need. It may be worth looking at other classes--advertising, marketing, public relationship--more ENGLISH based business classes.