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I'm at that time of my life where college is right around the corner. I'm very confused.
My mom= a pharmacist, so naturally, she wants me to pursue pharmacy.
I am no math expert by any means (in fact, math is my low point compared to every other subject), and I have a tendency to skip over details, so I think pharmacy would not be my best option. However, I can memorize all kinds of medications and their uses very quickly. It's a bit awkward.
I love writing and art. However, my parents don't see an art career as financially stable, and with the economy always all over the place, financial security is a must. I've been considering psychology for awhile because I love hearing people talk about their problems and life experiences. My dad thinks I should do something with teaching or become a vet. I don't think I'd be the best teaching candidate because I'm quite impatient and a bit of a child myself half the time. While working with animals would be fun and rewarding, I don't think I could stomach putting an animal to sleep or the surgery. I do like biology, but the math related sections of science(physics, chemistry) I don't care for. I really don't consider myself responsible enough yet, and I'm nearly an adult.
It is in my personality to constantly second guess my actions, constantly leave things unfinished, constantly be unable to make a concrete decision. I would love to write for a career, but once again, money would be ridiculously tight. In terms of art, I was thinking of graphic design. I am the daydreamer and the idealist, and sometimes I just wish I had a logical, perfectly rational head on my shoulders so that I could get things done and think things through properly. Sometimes I just want my head out of the clouds and into a realist point of view.
Sorry if I'm ranting here. I'm merely looking for opinions. How did you guys figure out what career was right for you?
My mom= a pharmacist, so naturally, she wants me to pursue pharmacy.
I am no math expert by any means (in fact, math is my low point compared to every other subject), and I have a tendency to skip over details, so I think pharmacy would not be my best option. However, I can memorize all kinds of medications and their uses very quickly. It's a bit awkward.
I love writing and art. However, my parents don't see an art career as financially stable, and with the economy always all over the place, financial security is a must. I've been considering psychology for awhile because I love hearing people talk about their problems and life experiences. My dad thinks I should do something with teaching or become a vet. I don't think I'd be the best teaching candidate because I'm quite impatient and a bit of a child myself half the time. While working with animals would be fun and rewarding, I don't think I could stomach putting an animal to sleep or the surgery. I do like biology, but the math related sections of science(physics, chemistry) I don't care for. I really don't consider myself responsible enough yet, and I'm nearly an adult.
It is in my personality to constantly second guess my actions, constantly leave things unfinished, constantly be unable to make a concrete decision. I would love to write for a career, but once again, money would be ridiculously tight. In terms of art, I was thinking of graphic design. I am the daydreamer and the idealist, and sometimes I just wish I had a logical, perfectly rational head on my shoulders so that I could get things done and think things through properly. Sometimes I just want my head out of the clouds and into a realist point of view.
Sorry if I'm ranting here. I'm merely looking for opinions. How did you guys figure out what career was right for you?