<p>So, I am a sophomore in college and I have no idea what to do with my life. I was originally a biology major, but because I have a burning hate for chemistry [just the subject, I loved labs] I switched to math thinking I'd be happier. I'm not. If anything, I feel more stuck than I did before. With biology, I had a crapload of options and a bit of passion. Not so much with math. [I like math, but when I really think about it, I don't know if I like it enough that I would be willing to do it for free.]</p>
<p>My problem is that I am interested in tons of different subjects, but most of them not enough to pursue them for the rest of my life. And if I am interested enough, I usually veto them because of how much money they don't make, if they require chemistry, or how many more years it will keep me at this school. [I'm not a huge fan of my school, but it's free so I'm not going to complain too much.] </p>
<p>There are lots of things that I would really love to major in, but most of them take chemistry or I'm worried that when it comes time to get a job I won't like it or I'll be bored. The things that I am good at, very interested in, and see myself having a nice life with is a very short list.</p>
<p>So really, I guess I'm just asking for advice on how to pick something that I can be passionate about that is also somewhat practical. [Please don't suggest an advisor or taking a test, I've done that and usually they are either useless or tell me what I already know.] How did you decide what you want to do? Is there some secret to deciding what you want to do with your life?</p>
<p>[Sorry this is so long. If any of it was confusing I can reword/explain things better.]</p>
<p>If you want something that’s practical, that’s related to biology, and that doesn’t require too much chemistry, consider nursing. I don’t know if your school offers a nursing program or not. You could also just get a basic core of science prereqs, major in psych or anthro, and apply for admission to a master’s program in nursing. Lots of options in that field, and since you’re going free to your current school, it should be financially feasible to take on a 2 year master’s program in a field with good job prospects. Consider some other allied health fields, too, like PT.
Just a suggestion since you don’t really give much of an idea of what else interests you or what you could envision yourself doing that meets your criteria of liking it, practicality, minimal chemistry, making a living, etc.
Or, you just might have to get over your burning hate of chemistry to reach your other goals.</p>
<p>I’ve considered nursing [it seems interesting and I’m cool with helping people and such], but I don’t do well with people. [I’ve been told I lack tact.] As for other health-related fields, I’ve thought about nutrition and medical laboratory science [which I still am not quite sure what that is].
I’m thinking that I’m either going to have to ditch science [I don’t think this math thing is going to work] or get over the whole chemistry thing. Probably the latter, because I love science [along with reading, writing, history, and WoW]. I just will have to be here more than four years. :/</p>
<p>BioStatistics. Mathematics as applied to the health sciences. Despite the “bio” in the name, actually requires no bio background; although if you know the phases of cell development (or have a minor in Bio) - you would certainly appear more qualified for the numerous positions out there than the next guy. </p>
<p>Your only problem is that it does require a healthy dose of math before you can actually get there (depending of course on whether or not your school offers an undergrad BioStats or BioInformatics degree).</p>