<p>So, I thought I knew what I wanted to be when I grow up, but obviously I don't know what I want to major in. I had my mind set on forensics but my dad told me that it might not be a great idea because I'll have to move a lot due to the fact that there's not plenty of labs around here. My dad wants for me to be an accountant like him, which I don't really think I'd enjoy so he said maybe computer science but I don't know exactly what they do. I was thinking about journalism, like tv stuff (anchorwoman, talk show host, etc.) or nursing but I heard journalism doesn't pay much and it's hard to find a job. While, nursing seems good for me but I don't know if I have the drive and focus to go for it. I'm good at math and don't really like reading/writing. And I like science a lot but I enjoy biology more. I'm applying for college admissions and don't have an idea of what to major in. HELPPPPPP!!!!</p>
<p>The good thing is that you really don’t have to know. Besides schools where you have to pick which college you’re applying for, most schools have an “undecided major” option. You could probably even make a good essay out of your indecision and range of interests. Personally, I would put less weight on what your dad says and do what you think is best. </p>
<p>Two things that will hopefully make you feel better:
- I’m going to be a college freshman this fall and know what I’m majoring in, but I’ve never had a day in my life in which I knew what I wanted to do after college. And I’m not the only one; tons of teens have aspirations, but can’t really picture themselves doing a certain job.
- Neither of my parents are doing in their jobs what they did in college. My mom is in an entirely different field! I’ve actually noticed that this is true for a ton of the adults I know. And even for the careers that require a stricter educational path (nursing), it is very possible to make up your mind later. My 11th grade English teacher went to culinary school and was a successful chef in NYc for over a decade before he decided that he wanted to be a teacher and went back to school to get a teaching degree.</p>
<p>Find things you enjoy and don’t think so much about what your dad thinks or what job prospects are like too much. I’d much rather make $50,000 a year doing something I love than suffer for 8 hours a day, every single day of my life to make twice that.</p>