<p>What types of fields should I consider going into if I am not extrememly gifted, but I show great effort in what I do? Certain fields of mathematics and science involve a mind with higher level thinking and advanced application, but I am not extremely gifted nor of a genious intellect, I only work very hard.
What fields would best suit someone with a high work ethic, but lacking in giftnedness? (My strongest subjects seem to be anything to do with history, foreign language and writing) I am good at math, but not stunning. I have an interest in working in a field that could involve a lot of traveling and visiting international places?</p>
<p>Natural ability is only one factor in succeeding academically in a field, which is in turn quite different from practical application which is in no way related to personal happiness. You do not have to be a ‘genius’ to study maths or science. It just seems a lot harder to you. There will be many a chemistry major who breaks a sweat at the thought of being a foreign language major but hard work can make up the gap if you want it to. </p>
<p>You don’t want to be a math major, that’s okay 
Remember that your major does not set your career. So many people are doing nothing directly related to their major. New careers will come into existence between now and when you graduate. Others will become oversubscribed. Think of your work life as a series of roles/jobs which may or may not follow directly on from each other rather than one job for life. </p>
<p>Choose a major that keeps as many options open to you for as long as possible. You might want to consider a double major or a minor if you have competing interests. And remember that even with a degree, the right job for you might not require it. </p>
<p>Some suggestions: foreign language(s), ancient language(s), literature, history, classics, geography, anthropology, archaeology, philosophy, Asian/ African/American/ Latin American/ Middle Eastern Studies etc, art history, linguistics, politics, sociology, women’s studies</p>
<p>As for work: travel rep, air hostess, teaching English abroad, teaching in an international school abroad, archaeologist, international business, interpreter, military, sports instructor, academic, journalist, photographer, nursing, foreign service, NGO worker?</p>
<p>Have you thought about going into business, maybe doing management of some sort? Depending on what field you get in, you could certainly travel a lot. </p>
<p>I would say business fields should have more hard workers and I don’t think it’s a field where you necessarily need to have a “gift” (although I assume charismatic features help?).</p>
<p>If you want you could also look into engineering. Hard workers who like math general excel here. It’s a huge field and I’m positive you could find a job that lets you travel.</p>
<p>The engineering is very true. I met lots of Norwegian oil experts working out in China and earning obscene amounts of money and they didn’t even work all year round. It was one month on, one month off. One of them was a long distance lorry driver on his off month back home as he got so bored with nothing to do.</p>
<p>Thank-you for the replies. I have thought about business before as well as engineering. I suppose that these things take some time to consider. ^o^</p>