<p>I want to be physically active and not sitting behind a desk all the time. Any ideas ?</p>
<p>DH doesn’t sit behind the desk all the time as a lab scientist and I don’t as an architect. Yesterday I spent four hours watching the water level in a hole. I think I would have preferred to be behind my desk!</p>
<p>…The way I see it, there will be plenty of time to rest once I’m dead.</p>
<p>Do you want a job outside (park ranger, conservationist, archaeologist, marine biologist, oceanographer, construction manager,) or a job where you are physically active (physical therapist, sports trainer, HS gym teacher/athletic coach, theatrical lighting designer, landscape architect, horse trainer)? What are you interested in???</p>
<p>I like working outside. I always see myself sprinting, getting dirty, swimming, competing, etc.</p>
<p>Good for you! I went to a university that really didn’t have any major options for outdoor oriented people or many people that were outdoor enthusiasts. But at least it was prestigious. I regret now not attending a school with a more outdoor focus and outdoor type majors. </p>
<p>Majors…agronomy, natural resource restoration and conservation, architect, construction engineering, fish and wildlife biology, horticulture, landscape design and construction, film production (camera work), photography, even journalism…</p>
<p>Do your athletic things on the weekend and at night. I do Crossfit a couple days a week. Bike or kayak every weekend weather permitting. Work at a desk during the week.</p>
<p>All majors require a certain amount of desk work to complete. You have to get through it to be in a position to be qualified for an “outdoor” job with a future. I was speaking recently to a young person who really wanted to be a park ranger, but didn’t want to bother taking all that “science and stuff.” Guess what, this kid is not going to end up as a park ranger because he can’t bring himself to sit down and study some basic pertinent science. You have to be willing to get through some coursework/deskwork to get what you want in every field.</p>
<p>What are your strengths? What are your interests? We need more info to give you some ideas to research.</p>
<p>Where I’ll be working a lot of people have standing desks. Like, the desks are higher so they can stand at their desk instead of sitting. And you could like, jog in place or whatever. </p>
<p>Maybe Civil Engineering->Construction Management route but the job market is terrible for that right now. Hopefully will pick up in a few years though. Or Petroleum Engineering? I don’t know much about the field but it seems like you work outside on oil rigs and get dirty a lot.</p>
<p>From the little I know about it, petroleum engineering might be right up your alley. Your school may not offer it, however. Lots of work, too :)</p>
<p>How about a recreation/sports/leisure major? It’s more about management but it might fit. We went to a dude ranch and the guy who coordinated the activities had majored in recreation/sports management. His day included rock climbing, rappelling, riding, shooting, canoeing. During the season, he lived on the ranch because the days are long. He had to do paperwork to set up day trips and he had to deal with some couch potatoes but he said it was the perfect job for him.</p>
<p>My D’s friend got a teaching degree, but she absolutely hated her student teaching. She had worked at state parks every summer from high school through college, and she enjoyed that work. She now does short-term assignments doing things like tagging elk - she isn’t sure what she will do long-term, but she supports herself and loves what she does.</p>
<p>A family friend got his degree in chemical engineering. He currently develops software for an automotive supplier.</p>
<p>My S is currently getting a degree in biology. He plans to pursue a career in music (post-rock band) once he graduates. </p>
<p>Get your degree. You’ll figure out what to “do” in time.</p>