<p>Hey guys, I'm majoring in Social Policy and African American Studies at the School of Education and Social Policy. However, I have NO idea what I want to do after college. The real world scares me. I nearly blew an office internship last summer because I didn't like the rigid office structure (I'm a very spontaneous person who does not care for rigid authority).</p>
<p>I know that I like educational issues. I like urban studies issues. I like civil rights issues. I also like African-American history. </p>
<p>One of my senior professors asked if I was considering a doctorate, since she believes I have potential in my critical thinking and writing skills. My research skills however have been less than ideal: I've been repeatedly denied research grants because my statement of purposes are awful. Plus, I have no true research interests.</p>
<p>I thought about law school, but I'm currently taking an law course, and absolutely hate it. I don't like the Socratic method. I don't care about analyzing certain Supreme Court justices opinions or decipheriing the legal jargon. I just want to know the ruling, the story behind it and what implications it may have on future public policy and jurisprudence.</p>
<p>I thought about non-profit/community service, but I rather be in an office writing than be in the forefront fighting for social justice. You won't find me being a volunteer unless I am forced (i'm socially awkward around people, especially those not in my comfort zone). But, you can give me the information and I will write it into a coherent research paper for you.</p>
<p>What is the best career for me????? Will I be unemployed after college????</p>
<p>Based on what you have provided here, I would say 'yes you will be unemployed when you get out of college." -got your attention</p>
<p>Here is why, in my opinion - you can tell me what YOU don't want and what YOU don't like; but my experience is that what a front line person is looking at when they are deciding to hire or not is " how is hiring this person going to affect me?" --so thinking in those terms I would be scared to death of hiring you since you have so many things you dont like ....but i think there is hope here are a few suggestions from yor comments</p>
<p>Coffee or commodity broker focusing on african products --starbucks? folgers? if you are in NY or New Orleans major brokers </p>
<p>Large city-city employee budget analyst --looking at impacts of court cases to city action and reaction, think in terms of cities where immigration might be an issue and you can highlight you african studies skills</p>
<p>Energy business is very active in Africa right now -consider</p>
<p>As to not liking rigid authority --get over it..thats life learn to deal..unless you like the idea of moving in with parents or families</p>
<p>this is from a middle aged white suburban republican , but i am open minded--</p>
<p>Well, I have been used to freedom and flexibility all my life, I don't want someone watching over my shoulder all the time. My parents don't have that lifestyle (well, they have supervisors above them, but not in the same building or location as them -- big difference) and make good money. Maybe I should do journalism? lol</p>
<p>you ever heard of editors..they are probably right over your shoulder as an editor, if you go journalism..</p>
<p>I really dont know how serious this is --the trhead-- so I was a little sharp in my comments. </p>
<p>As you strart looking for a job commerce, government, non-government whatever .. you might consider a different tone</p>
<p>Such as instead of "I dont like someone looking over my shoulder" say "I am a self starter and thrive as an independent worker" that sort of thing... </p>
<p>...Look I feel the same way I dont like people right over me ..the best of managers facilitate and organize your -hopefully- good efforts into others ..not 'micro-manage' but if you are serious about getting on with life out of college you will need to 1. be flexible especialy in intial jobs 2. learn to deal with al types people anmd situations...</p>