can someone give me suggestions? i'm a sophomore in high school and i have no idea what i want to do with my life after high school. most of my friends know what they're interested in or what colleges they want to try to get into but i have no idea..
i was thinking about business. does that sound good?
2007-12-14 11:34:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Many college students change majors at least once. It is perfectly normal to not have your future planned out yet.
You still have two years before you even START college. Then it will be another two years before you really start focusing on your major. (The first two years will be most pre-requisites and core classes).
Right now, you need to be more focused on narrowing down where you want to go to college than on the specific major.
You have plenty of time to figure out what you want to do with your life. Sounds to me like you're right on track for a high school sophomore.
And, yes, business can be a good choice, if you wish for a career in business.
2007-12-14 11:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew Stewart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact is that most people change their majors anyway. So just go with Undecided and complete all the General Education requirements for the first 2 years. By then, you will have been exposed to many fields that may spark an interest in you. It may be that photography class you take as an elective, or you may discover that you are really good at math or science. There is a real shortage of women in the sciences and the payoff is big, so keep that open. You will find that you are naturally good at some things and not others. Give it time...don't rush...and be flexible. Also, take advantage of the career centers at the community colleges. They have so much information to share and even offer free aptitude testing; just give them a call during your Senior year of high-school. Nobody expects you to have it all figured out before you get there. The other advice I can offer to you is to get any additional requirements of admission out of the way while you can, like an extra year of foreign language or higher math. Some Universities are a bit particular about admission prerequisites and the competition can be tough at major schools. You may wish to start at the local community college and then transfer to a 4 year school later. Get that AA degree first...nobody can take that away Good luck!
2007-12-14 11:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by $1200 mistake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a sophmore? In high school? You have PLENTY of time to worry about picking a major. I would more worry about the general area that you would like to go into and then focus on schools that have a speciality in that area. I didn't pick my major till I was a sophmore....IN COLLEGE!! Give yourself some time. In the mean time try to learn some things about yourself, like your interests. Pick up some hobbies and try out new things. This is what high school should be about. Don't worry most of your friends will probably change their minds a dozen times before graduation. :)
2007-12-14 11:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by Just here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business is a very broad major but it's a good start. many of the courses you would be taking for business are likely to be needed for other majors too. Don't worry about not knowing what you want to major in yet. my kids weren't sure until they got IN college. Just make sure you GO to college. Good Luck.
2007-12-14 11:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no rule that says you have to plan out your whole life now, so take your time deciding what you want to major in during your college career. Think about the things that really interest or challenge you and then explore what kinds of educational opportunities are available in those areas of interest.
2007-12-14 11:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what kind of person you are. If you think you're business savvy, you can go for business coz in the end that's where the money's at.
Though I notice that it's most useful when you specialise in a field of expertise/technology and cap it off with an MBA. If you have a particular talent, you might want to hone that skill/talent and then cap it off with an MBA; can turn it into a business.
2007-12-14 11:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by dsjamil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't push yourself to figure that out yet. I switched majors twice in college before I figured out what I wanted to do! You're allowed to change your mind. Take as many different electives now as you can to see what you're interested in, and keep your mind and your options open! If you're really focused on trying to narrow down your decision now, go on to a college website and look around at the courses they offer and see what sounds like fun to you.
2007-12-14 11:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business is kind of general.. I'd recommend Finance / Economics. YOU have to decide ultimately, but if you're leaning towards business, do finance or econ.
I'm an econ major myself. I hope to either work for a consulting firm or maybe work in the public sector with policy.
2007-12-14 11:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you interested in. Just try taking all general eduation classes in college for a semester or two. they are so broad that you might find something you like. You can take electives from art history, to anatomy, to antropology. Good luck, i just graduated college and still dont know what to do
what i do know is that college was amazing, enjoy it
2007-12-14 11:38:48 · answer #9 · answered by mg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I changed my major 3 times in college. Sometimes it takes time to find out what really works for us.
You should stop by your guidance councilors office & see if your school offers vocational testing.
I did. I found out strengths & weakinesses. That gave me an idea what to do.
2007-12-14 11:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋