<p>i am a student in india.please here my story.i got into delhi college of engineering in b tech biotechnology course.i had no idea that biotech was a bad option.hence i had applied for it.
but when i started going to college a lot of criticism was thrown upon my face on why i chose biotech and now my future is absolutely bleak.
so i applied in delhi university this year in 2012 for economics hons course.i now as cut offs have come i get to know that my percentage 95.25 is not good enough for any good college in du.
PLEASE HELP ME.DOORS ALWAYS SHUT UPON MY FACE EVERYTIME.I HAVE NEVER GOT SUCCESS.I AM EXTREMELY DEPRESSED.WHAT SHOULD I DO????</p>
<p>Hey, don’t be so depressed! First off, biotech is an amazing field and don’t let people talk you into believing it’s not good. If you’re science oriented, you should continue with it and you’ll definitely end up someplace amazing! Getting into DCE is no small feat so you have got success right there. I’m just an experienced high-schooler so I’m not really qualified to guide you but I can at least try and make you feel better. 95.25% in 12th boards is a great score! Don’t be disheartened, you’ll find some way sooner or later, all you need to do is hold on and not give up on hope. Trust me, I know how stressful the college admission process can be (regardless of whether you’re applying to India or US or anywhere), getting into a good college is tough. But college isn’t life. If you’re determined to do great things in life, you’ll do it regardless. Of course, a good college education helps but whoever said it is necessary for a bright future? With you 12th board scores that good you can get admission into a lot of good colleges in the country. Then there’s always grad school. </p>
<p>Just don’t lose hope. You’ll be amazing wherever you go. :)</p>
<p>Firstly, why are you listening to inexperienced people who don’t know what they are talking about?
Second, get your self esteem up and running. For the long run if you keep the same attitude, even economics will not suffice since you might just give in to some other flock of birds that may say the economy isn’t all that swell.
You have a great outlook with your major and you need to become focused on this stream so you don’t end up with leftovers during your graduation because you didn’t think this was a fruitful career. How many educated people will say this is useless and worse than economics?
Read this forum of jobs with btech: [Career</a> after msc biotech in india 2012](<a href=“http://entrance-exam.net/forum/general-discussion/career-after-msc-biotech-india-29352.html]Career”>Career after msc biotech in india)
Article: [Career</a> Guidance Articles - Biotechonology - A Promosing Career](<a href=“http://www.successcds.net/Articles/Biotechnology.htm]Career”>http://www.successcds.net/Articles/Biotechnology.htm)</p>
<p>My dad used to work as a chemist in Ranbaxy and he always says that they were pretty awesome and accommodating. This is one of the many companies out there for btech grads to get their grips. Coming out of DU with the degree will make you ahead of the crowd. Start interning and become ahead of your class. Jobs can be many in some areas and less in others…that’s just how the job market is.
With btech, you can even pursue MSc and PHD, eventually making your way over to professorship. This is a research oriented career but it is also industrially based. I would recommend talking with job recruiters and talking with them what the best of the best come in with (as in experience and work). This will make you leveled up with successful grads who wish to instead receive a job. </p>
<p>Now if you want to do econ because only YOU want to and not because of what others say…you can do the career switch. But I’ll leave that up to you for decision.</p>
<p>Hey, Dont get disheartened on what people say, it happens to me alot and you know what you shoud try harder and prove them all wrong. Biotech is an amazing field and if you countinue with it I am sure you will be great! and also you can always do MBA after that seeing your interest in Econ and commerce related subjects…<br>
Well, rest is upto you but I will suggest listen to yourself and not to people because its you who has to work hard not them…</p>
<p>The Delhi School Of Engineering admits only 20 students for Bio-Tech. And you are one of them. And also with that score and accomplishment, you would have put a lot of research and thought before choosing and applying for the course. And now is the time to revisit that thought process and reinforce your belief. And you will be fine. It happens to the best of us. </p>
<p>Unless in one year you yourself have realised this is not what you want to do. In that case it is always ok to change your mind. Change only if you yourself do not want to do it anymore. But before you do that I think you should sit down with your family and maybe someone you hold in high regards at the college (Professors, Seniors, Counsellor) and share your concerns with them. And then go from there. Do not let criticism, you have not shared who are the critics - what are their qualifications that makes them capable of criticizing Delhi College of Engineering"s highly selective course, be the basis of your decision.</p>
<p>But if you are able to cope with the coursework, are getting good grades, enjoying the academics, take away a lot of learning from the school, the faculty and your peers, Stick with it. Persistence is the name of the game.</p>
<p>I am assuming from my knowledge of Engineering Programs, it is a 4 year program, and in that case, you have already completed 1/4th of your program. Do not quit. 'Winners never quit and Quitters never win". </p>
<p>I am pretty sure the others who did not get in or cannot even dream of applying are the ones looking down on it. Because it is human nature to look down on others to make one feel good. But here they have to raise their head really high maybe get on a school to get to a level to talk down. Because they cannot do it, no way, standing on their own two feet. Poor souls.</p>
<p>If you decide to combine your biotech major with an MBA later, like the above poster suggested, the career possibilities are phenomenal.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/science/biotechnology-major.htm[/url]”>http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/science/biotechnology-major.htm</a></p>
<p>Cheer up. Smile. Get involved in something if you are on holidays, an Internship, a Dance Class, the Gym or whatever gets you going…</p>
<p>‘But here they have to raise their head really high maybe get on a school to get to a level to talk down.’</p>
<p>Read 'get on a stool" not ‘get on a school’… Sorry for the typo.</p>
<p>hey u guys rock.i definitely feel a lot better.u people have really encouraged me and given me a boost.i cant thank u enough.thanks for the support</p>
<p>Hey hey. Just so you know, my sister passed out this year from DCE with the exact same degree as yours - Btech in biotechnology. Just so you know, the career prospects are SO NOT bleak after doing the course. She was not the topper or anything but she still got a 9 lakh package with some consultancy firm, whose name I can’t remember( starts with a Z) However, she decided to let the job offer pass and has instead decided to go to London to further pursue masters in biotech from King’s Colllege, London where she received a partial scholarship. So cheer up and don’t let the ignorant haters/ admonishers make you feel bad. Continue with you Btech course, it’s honestly amazing. If you want, I can help you get in touch with my sister :)</p>
<p>I bet takin a better course in engg would suffice @sarasaxena. This is coz as other hv told u there is prettyuch NO opportunities in the field (High salary etc.) And Econ (B.A.) is only a 3 yr prgrm. </p>
<p>AND in US and UK, unis ask for a FOUR yr degree… Or else another diploma with a 3 yr degree. So go join Elec or Comp Sci or some goddamn engg course with “SCOPE”. Crying is not the solution</p>
<p>Regds,</p>
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<li>Krishna.</li>
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<p>^ see…these are the inexperienced folks I was talking about. I would stray away from people who have barely received college admissions yet ;)</p>
<p>I 100% agree with Liveulife…</p>
<p>i dont know if thenextbuffet is is right or not.it just makes me feel bad.</p>
<p>lol, even a 5 year old can make you feel bad. Just read the positive posts again (since only one ignorant poster wrote a misleading opinion). One of the trends I am noticing about indian students from india is that they are misinformed and they only start to wonder about their future at the very latest of times. I think anialways provided some good alternatives if you really want to look at economics.
Not to be rude, but if you like your class environment and everything, I don’t see why your changing heart so early. There’s always masters to add to your list of expertise. Focus is all you need, we’ve all been there and you’re no different ;)</p>
<p>thnx a lot people!!!for listening to me and hearing my problem.and taking out your precious time to advise me.THANKS A TON</p>
<p>Haha, what an idiot this Buffett is! </p>
<p>To the OP- Don’t let the society ever get the better of you. You are the one who will lead your life, what you do will have no effect on the society. </p>
<p>And plus like liveulife said, inexperienced people, those who lead their lives following what others say, will always speak about education in terms of “scope” and “job opportunities” and not give a damn whether you like something or not. So don’t bother listening to any of these. Biotech’s a really awesome field, one that has a LOT more potential than electronics or CS. You can start your own firm, or you can get into those Big Pharma companies; there’s a lot of money as well in biotech. So don’t worry about the dumb idiots and do what pleases you, not others.</p>
<p>any other advise??i need advise!!!</p>
<p>Hey sara</p>
<p>Most of us come on CC to look for info and share our experiences. I don’t think anyone here can advise you on what you should do. The best that the group can do is give their inputs and share their opinions. In the end you need to use your wisdom in consultation with your family and take a decision. So one more time …my opinion.</p>
<p>You are an adult and taking a decision and living with the consequences of that is what growing up is all about. And more important here is the first part - taking your own decisions using your judgement.</p>
<p>Also you need to figure out the exact reason for the state of confusion you are in right now. If it is just because people around you they will be the first ones to change their tune if you switch and still are not able to make a ‘worthwhile’ career as defined by them. </p>
<p>And if you are worried about job prospects I think people with economics degree are plentiful and people with Biotech degree are hard to come by, which makes your skill set exceptional. </p>
<p>And also remember even if you wish to pursue a career unrelated to this field, instead of wasting the one year that you have already spent learning, finish this and add one more year later to do a 2 year MBA and you become ever more marketable with a your skill set.</p>
<p>I am a parent and my D is a rising sophomore and I have been through this kind of confusion and we let it be our Ds decision, all that we asked of her was to weigh in all the possibilities, not look for an easy way out ever, talk to school’s advisors and go from there.</p>
<p>hey thnx.as a parent u helped a lot</p>
<p>Sara</p>
<p>Am happy to help, anytime.</p>
<p>One more thing, if you do decide to switch to Eco, there is a possibility that you might face the same conundrum one year into the program, so will you be willing to sacrifice one more year and start all over again with something else. </p>
<p>Think about it. Life is about making choices and sticking with ones you choose. It is tough sometimes but that is how we build resilience and this particular trait of our personality will help in fighting battles through all kind of situations academic, career, social etc. </p>
<p>One more exercise you can do that will help you get more clarity, is make a chart with two coloumns and list the criteria for both program and then rate those on a scale of 1-10, and then calculate the sum total and go from there.</p>
<p>@anialways as a parent and had i been ur kid what one course would u have said me to pursue???ECONOMICS OR BIOTECHNOLOGY?</p>