<p>I just finished my freshman year at a top university. I ended up with a B+ and C+ in gen chem, and withdrew from my gen bio class (I have zero bio experience), and got an A+ in statistics. Now I'm thinking that maybe becoming a doctor isn't worth it/what i want. I don't like surgery (I've shadowed several doctors); I wanted to become a pediatrician but 11 years of hell to make ~150k is kinda ridiculous. I'm now beginning to realize that I love math and doing things that make me think in terms of numbers, like evaluating the probability of X, rather than how bio is straight facts. Now I don't know what to do, or where to intern this summer. If I go into the analyst field, I am so behind because all I have is shadowing experience and experience with children. Any advice on switching career paths/good careers that have a high salary (100k+) and aren't too economy focused. Thanks!!!</p>
<p>Have you ever taken a computer science class? People who like math generally like computer science as well.</p>
<p>If you like math, there are a lot of very good opportunities for you. I can thoroughly explain how a Computer Science major could benefit both your interests and your career</p>
<p>CS is basically the mathematical applications of solving logical and theoretical problems. Although you will not be learning about software engineering, most CS majors typically become software engineers. </p>
<p>Software engineers make a ton of money…in fact, I think the starting pay for a software engineer is around 85-95k and is ranked as the best job in America because people working in that industry sincerely love what they do and get awesome benefits. Depending on your school’s CS program, you can easily get an interview because every company is always hiring for the best engineers. Alternative to “Wall Street degrees”, where you go to school only matters for your first job. In fact, many of the best software engineers never went to school and mastered programming on their own.</p>
<p>There are many opportunities with a CS degree other than software engineering, but you’ll have to look them up on your own.</p>