Questioning whether to go into CS or not? Career Choices

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<p>Hello everyone,
I have have a rather long situation i'd like to tell you about. I am a senior now, about to be graduated in a few weeks and my plan is to go to a community college for 2 years to get an Associate in Science then transfer over to ECU to get a 4 year degree. Now I have some concerns with going into computer science. Don't get me wrong I like computers. I've fixed them from a young age from viruses spyware etc, and I often fix all of my family members computers however I'm not sure i'm cut out for a computer science major. First and foremost I am not that good in math...It seems every since algebra or so I've gotten C's or D's throughout my math career in high school. I feel like I may be missing some pieces from somewhere along the line and it has just kind of snowballed from there. Anyway I am in Calculus now but i'm averaging about a C in there would be my guess. With this track record I'm not sure all the rigorous math courses involved with a CS degree would work well with me. Maybe I am just trying to doubt myself but history often repeats itself so i'm not sure. Another thing is I'm not sure i'd be that into coding. I say this because i've picked up some books on html which is supposed to be really easy to learn and I can't seem to get motivated to learn it. I'm not sure if it's just lack of motivation or what. I am a good student about 3.26 Unweighted GPA and I am a hard worker, very smart (except for math). </p>

<p>Anyway so I think well what else would I go into? Well I was thinking Engineering but if the Math that a CS degree concerns me try getting a Engineering degree and I doubt I could cut that either. The thing is I want to major in something that has good job prospects and where I can make good money...it doesn't have to be insane salaries but a nice amount would be preferred. </p>

<p>You then go well what do you like? Well truthfully I do like computers...just not to the coding extent, I love history...I was thinking I could be a history teacher but everyone says they are a dime a dozen plus they don't get paid well unfortunately. Another thing I love is Politics but you can't make a career out of that with the exception of public office,and I'm rather shy, quiet etc so that wouldn't work plus I don't enjoy public speaking.</p>

<p>Anyway I am just interested to hear what people think in regards to going into a CS degree. I don't want to get into my CS degree and go man I hate this you know? Also If CS/Engineering Degrees sound rather over the top for me what kind of careers would you recommend? I am really just looking for help and guidance.
Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I know there is something called Engineering Technology… basically more of a hands-on engineering (less design work, essentially) with less rigorous math courses. I know there is one for computers…</p>

<p>[Computer</a> Engineering Technology BS | Programs of Study](<a href=“http://www.rit.edu/programs/computer-engineering-technology]Computer”>http://www.rit.edu/programs/computer-engineering-technology)</p>

<p>Also, I know nothing about this job or whether or not it entails coding. Just something to consider! It might be a better fit for you</p>

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<p>You might look into something like Information Technology, Information Management, Information Systems, etc. These are typically similar to “Engineering Technology” degrees, but for CS. If you’ve been getting Cs and Ds in high school math, it’s probably a wise decision to steer clear of CS and/or engineering.</p>

<p>Programs in web design, technical writing and the like could also be good fits, giving you an opportunity to work in and with technology without having to actually understand how it works at the mathematical level.</p>