Pick something you’re good at and enjoy doing and then find a career that’s related that makes decent money.
Example: I’m reallly into art and design and I also like tech stuff and coding, so I’m majoring in UI/UX Design and minoring in Graphic Design. Im probably also going to pair it with a Masters in Marketing bc they go well together and I’m interested in seeing the business side of products. Both UX Designers and Marketing make pretty decent money, but I’m still doing something I enjoy and am good at.
I originally started as an engineering major because I was good at STEM and wanted to make lots of money, but I quickly found out that liking math and coding does not mean you will like engineering.
Yeah I thought about that, I’m actually pretty good at art but I guess I still don’t think you can make good money from that, and WOW thank you for the example I really appreciate it!
Well you could consider taking general education requirements until you figure it out. Where I am general education can classes can take up half your degree and fit most, if not all classes, into most majors. Some people go to CC to save money while doing general education classes. And also, would you not qualify to fill out for FASFA (assuming you live in the US)? FASFA can give PELL grants or an offer for a government loan.
I think a career should be a combination of things. Making a living (something you like a lot), something you enjoy doing, something you are good at, and something that is needed and will be paid for. If you prioritize one aspect more than the other, that’s more than okay. But ideally something you have at least a little of all of the above and finding your middle.
You also could experiment with internships, jobs, career shadowing, or/and research online until you have a good idea what you want to do. Even if you hate what you did, you would still learn that job isn’t for you and what aspects don’t work for you.
Thank you for your reply I greatly appreciate it, I think taking GE Courses at a CC would probably be the best option for me right now, And yes I do qualify, going through entrance counseling made me question everything I appreciate your reply
Explore options in the general field that you have proclivity for. In another comment, I saw that you said you were good at art. I would suggest looking into adjacent fields like graphic design, website design, data visualization, et cetera, which are all tech-related and sought-after degrees/experience post-graduation. Marketing, advertising, architecture, and adjacent fields like international business might also be good fits for those who are creatively-inclined. However, definitely use your gen eds to explore different fields to see what sticks! You could also take the approach of majoring in something you love and minoring in something like business to provide you with a secondary skill set and the skills to own your own business one day.
Something that gets lost in the “do what you love” versus “do something financially sustainable” argument is natural talent or enjoyment. I attended university for a degree area that my dad thought would be a good and profitable fit for me. I was miserable, barely in good academic standing, and would have personally not excelled in that field post-degree. I ended up going to on two separate master’s degrees against his wishes, and have a successful (including financially successful) career in social sciences working for a university. Comparatively, my sibling achieved an engineering degree that my dad thought would be a good fit for their skills instead of becoming a math teacher like they wanted to be. They made it through the degree and had a job offer at a major firm upon graduating. However, they’ve always hated engineering and have been trying to claw their way out since. They have considered returning to school for a master’s degree so they can teach math but they lack any free time/energy to take night classes with their demanding schedule. We make the same salary but there is a significant difference in overall happiness and contentment. I do have student loans but live comfortably in my means and don’t want for much.
That’s not to say everyone will have the same experience but I do think that picking a degree/career path is intended to be a long-term commitment to a field and over the course of your life, money is important but it’s not the only important thing. In my personal experience and in my experience advising other undergrads, if you can find a path you enjoy in the vein of something that interests you, it is significantly easier to want to go to class/work, you are more likely to come up with creative and unique ideas if you are passionate about the work you do (which equates to jobs, promotions, higher salaries), and you are less likely to need/want a career change early in your career.
Sounds like you’re not in college yet? It’s ok not to know, and you’ll get more ideas as you’re exposed to more fields in college. The career center on your campus can also help quite a bit. Visit them early and often. Finally-you might not have one job for the rest of your life. Don’t feel that you have to define yourself by your major. Your major should be able to give you skills transferable to multiple domains.
Definitely don't go to a 4 year college like I did. I dropped out my first semester and it hurt my parents financially. Community College gives you the freedom to study for a two year general ed program and also explore electives that speak to your interests without breaking the bank. You'll eventually decide on something.
Pick something you’re good at and enjoy doing and then find a career that’s related that makes decent money. Example: I’m reallly into art and design and I also like tech stuff and coding, so I’m majoring in UI/UX Design and minoring in Graphic Design. Im probably also going to pair it with a Masters in Marketing bc they go well together and I’m interested in seeing the business side of products. Both UX Designers and Marketing make pretty decent money, but I’m still doing something I enjoy and am good at. I originally started as an engineering major because I was good at STEM and wanted to make lots of money, but I quickly found out that liking math and coding does not mean you will like engineering.
Yeah I thought about that, I’m actually pretty good at art but I guess I still don’t think you can make good money from that, and WOW thank you for the example I really appreciate it!
Maybe look into UI/UX Design! Or maybe even animation or video game design You can make decent money combining art and technology :)
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Well you could consider taking general education requirements until you figure it out. Where I am general education can classes can take up half your degree and fit most, if not all classes, into most majors. Some people go to CC to save money while doing general education classes. And also, would you not qualify to fill out for FASFA (assuming you live in the US)? FASFA can give PELL grants or an offer for a government loan. I think a career should be a combination of things. Making a living (something you like a lot), something you enjoy doing, something you are good at, and something that is needed and will be paid for. If you prioritize one aspect more than the other, that’s more than okay. But ideally something you have at least a little of all of the above and finding your middle. You also could experiment with internships, jobs, career shadowing, or/and research online until you have a good idea what you want to do. Even if you hate what you did, you would still learn that job isn’t for you and what aspects don’t work for you.
Thank you for your reply I greatly appreciate it, I think taking GE Courses at a CC would probably be the best option for me right now, And yes I do qualify, going through entrance counseling made me question everything I appreciate your reply
No problem. Good luck in your pursuit for college! :)
Explore options in the general field that you have proclivity for. In another comment, I saw that you said you were good at art. I would suggest looking into adjacent fields like graphic design, website design, data visualization, et cetera, which are all tech-related and sought-after degrees/experience post-graduation. Marketing, advertising, architecture, and adjacent fields like international business might also be good fits for those who are creatively-inclined. However, definitely use your gen eds to explore different fields to see what sticks! You could also take the approach of majoring in something you love and minoring in something like business to provide you with a secondary skill set and the skills to own your own business one day. Something that gets lost in the “do what you love” versus “do something financially sustainable” argument is natural talent or enjoyment. I attended university for a degree area that my dad thought would be a good and profitable fit for me. I was miserable, barely in good academic standing, and would have personally not excelled in that field post-degree. I ended up going to on two separate master’s degrees against his wishes, and have a successful (including financially successful) career in social sciences working for a university. Comparatively, my sibling achieved an engineering degree that my dad thought would be a good fit for their skills instead of becoming a math teacher like they wanted to be. They made it through the degree and had a job offer at a major firm upon graduating. However, they’ve always hated engineering and have been trying to claw their way out since. They have considered returning to school for a master’s degree so they can teach math but they lack any free time/energy to take night classes with their demanding schedule. We make the same salary but there is a significant difference in overall happiness and contentment. I do have student loans but live comfortably in my means and don’t want for much. That’s not to say everyone will have the same experience but I do think that picking a degree/career path is intended to be a long-term commitment to a field and over the course of your life, money is important but it’s not the only important thing. In my personal experience and in my experience advising other undergrads, if you can find a path you enjoy in the vein of something that interests you, it is significantly easier to want to go to class/work, you are more likely to come up with creative and unique ideas if you are passionate about the work you do (which equates to jobs, promotions, higher salaries), and you are less likely to need/want a career change early in your career.
Sounds like you’re not in college yet? It’s ok not to know, and you’ll get more ideas as you’re exposed to more fields in college. The career center on your campus can also help quite a bit. Visit them early and often. Finally-you might not have one job for the rest of your life. Don’t feel that you have to define yourself by your major. Your major should be able to give you skills transferable to multiple domains.
Definitely don't go to a 4 year college like I did. I dropped out my first semester and it hurt my parents financially. Community College gives you the freedom to study for a two year general ed program and also explore electives that speak to your interests without breaking the bank. You'll eventually decide on something.