I’m currently in a program that I am seriously questioning. I’m not as excited or passionate about it as everyone else seems to be. I’m thinking of switching, but my parents really want me to stay in this program and I know they are going to criticize my other choices. There are things that I am very passionate about but sadly those degrees don’t offer much career opportunities. However I would be willing to continue on with school past my bachelors if I need to.
So, what do I do? I know it’s “my choice” but I hate my family being pissed at me and constantly judging me for my decisions. How do I explain to them that the major I’m in right now JUST ISN’T FOR ME???
Are they paying for your education? If you changed your major and they didn’t support you, would you be able to continue going to school?
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@philbegas Yes they are paying. If they didn’t, I’d be screwed. Though I think if I changed my major, they would still pay for me, but they’d just be pissed.
Who is going to pay for any education beyond your bachelor’s? Most likely your parents by the looks of it. If they’re footing the bill for both UG and beyond, you should either convince them to be okay with your decisions, or you respect their wishes and stick with what you’re in.
I think that you need to talk to your parents. Try to remain calm and understand that the first conversation is probably not the last and everything does not need to be resolved in the first conversation.
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I’m not sure there is enough info here. If parents want you to stay in an engineering program and you would prefer a major such as psychology (advanced degree required for good job, preferably PsyD or PhD), that’s reasonable. If the switch is to art history with a future PhD giving a 5% chance job at getting a tenure track teaching position, then parents have a point, although still shouldn’t push to one particular major.
I’m a parent currently footing the bill for a college student. A viable career path is a key factor and I have a vested interest as the finaceer.
@Sportsman88 Yeah that makes sense. I’m currently in nursing (great job outlook) and I’d probably want to go into Psychology or English. I hate that my interests don’t align with “good” degrees.
English is tough and my D decided against it as a major. Psychology gets a bad rap because students think they can get a job out of undergrad and that isn’t realistic. Many jobs from related masters are not well paying. If you get top grades and are accepted into a PsyD to become a clinical psychologist, the job prospects and pay are much better. However it is six or seven extra years of school for similar starting salary as RN.
@ Sportsman88 Yeah that’s true. I have no idea what to do.
Don’t do nursing if you don’t like it. That’s worth a conversation with your parents. But, make a fully informed decision rather than problems with one class.
How far along are you in the curriculum? Are you in a BSN?
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I think there are amazing career opportunities for individuals with nursing degrees. It opens many doors in sales, health care IT research, etc. certainly you may need to work a could of years in a clinical setting first.
I would encourage you to network with nurses who do not work in clinical settings. I think you will be surprised what you find out.
@Sportsman88 I’m in first year BSN