Best Major for me?

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm a 10th grader (live abroad), I need to choose my IB Diploma subjects soon. Therefore, i need to align my subject choices to my intended major(s). There are two careers i'm interested in: banking and pharmacy (extremely different i know!)</p>

<p>I currently have been taking economics classes and biology/chemistry (getting A's/A*'s in all of them) classes for the past 2 years (9th/10th grade). I've definitely enjoyed my chemistry (my favourite subject)/biology/maths lessons MUCH more than my economics lessons. Economics seems very dry and boring to me, this may be due to the fact that i have a bad teacher but i'never really have the incentive to study at home because the subject matter doesn't interest me. Your probably thinking why on earth i'd even be considering a business career then? Well, my dad is financial analyst (charted accountant) and has always pushed me into going into business. He constantly tells me that my lack of interest in economics doesn't mean i won't enjoy working in the finance sector. After looking through some of my dad's university books and current work books i can honestly say it looks extremely boring! The classes required to major in the likes of accounting/finance/economics don't hone my interest the slightest bit.</p>

<p>Whereas the pharmacy pre-requisite classes sound extremely interesting to me. The career seriously interest me as it involves a lot chemistry (and science) and what not. It's something i can envision myself enjoy studying whilst in college unlike finance/accounting. I'm pretty decided on doing pharmacy but would like others opinions on if i'm making the wrong choice. I'm hesitant to drop economics as i excel in it - got the economics subject award at school this year and last year. What do you guys think?</p>

<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>You should definitely align with what you enjoy. I know that doesn’t seem like much of a solution, but do you are most likely not going to excel in upper level classes of something that bores you that much.
I’m in almost the exact same situation. My oldest brother was pushed into getting a minor in econ with his mechanical engineering major, and he actually ended up enjoying it so much he’s now majoring. Now my dad is pushing finance or econ or business with me as well (I want to be a doctor of infectious disease). </p>

<p>Sorry this is so disjointed…</p>

<p><em>In conclusion, I would suggest sticking with your pharmacy route.</em> You can always change your mind in college (at least in the US; if you’re somewhere else, that might not be the case).
If you need to placate your dad, suggest that when you get into college you could take a few econ classes or maybe even minor.
Hope this helped.</p>

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<p>@louie412 Thanks for the great advice! I’ve resolved the issue with my dad by agreeing to taking the IB economics class (that way i can get credit and won’t have to take it in college) but i’ve told him to not expect me to major/minor in it. </p>

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<p>The only thing I can really say is this: It’s your life. Do what you want! Your father will love you regardless of what you decide.</p>

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<p>It seems pharmacy is the right choice. Pick what you like to do, you are going to have to spend a good deal of your life doing it.</p>