I am going to start my first year of college soon and I’m on the nursing track. I do not like nursing at all, my parents forced me into it. Also I have hyperhydrosis in my hands, which makes them sweat a lot, so it’ll be hard to touch people extensively, which nurses have to do. I’m also really shy, nervous but if not for the hyperhydrosis, I’d hold in my personal reservations and do it.
But I would much rather do accounting or comp sci but I have no background in them and am worried about majoring in math intensive majors. I’m not terrific at math nor do I love doing it but I can manage it. I took Syracuse University level calculus in my senior year of high school and it wasn’t too difficult, I got an A- in it.
Anyways, I would like some input on whether I should transfer to a nearby college with a better accounting or comp sci program…Also which one would you recommend based on pay, job availability & “learnability” for someone with 0 background in it?
Thanks
Regarding the hyperhydrosis, have you told your primary physician or dermatologist about it? It is easily treated with a prescription medicine.
Things to think about with these two career paths - would you prefer working mostly with the general public or other professionals? Would you rather be on your feet or behind a desk? Do you want flexible hours or prefer more of a 9-5 routine?
@Flo123 I have consulted both and neither have many answers. What is this prescription medicine you’re talking about? Definitely accounting/ comp sci are more tailored to my personality but I don’t know if they’re too difficult since I don’t really understand what they do- I get that accountants crunch numbers and computer scientists write code but are these things within my reach… idk.
@sharebear111 One of my kids takes a prescrip med called “glycopyrrolate” and it works like a charm on her sweaty hands!
And I don’t think either subject is out of your reach - you are there to learn, no one would expect you to know it all as an 18 year old
You don’t have to have a background in either accounting or comp sci before you go to college - you can start them in college.
However, you also don’t have to transfer as long as your college has majors in those programs. You don’t need to look for a “better” program, just a good solid major in those areas.
Either one is fine. They both have good job prospects and pay; your choice should be based upon which one you prefer and what kind of job you’d like to do. Do you want to be an accountant or a software developer? Computer science may have a bit more flexibility in post-college options, but lots of accounting majors probably go into doing things other than accounting.