<p>There's a lot of fields that I'm interested in, but I'm almost certain that I would do terribly in them.
I love math and science so much.
But I'm terrible at the subjects themselves.</p>
<p>If it really means that much to you, go for it! I’m sure you’d improve over time anyways…</p>
<p>I am…</p>
<p>I’m not horrible at any subject (at least decent in all of them), but English is my best subject. Instead I am pursing medicine and a math/science focussed major for undergrad. Right now I am in high school and take honors math and science anyway, next year I will be taking either double AP science or double AP math (depends how scheduling works out). Do what you love.</p>
<p>Eh, a lot of people think they’re terrible at something they’re not. Either they have some kind of false modesty thing going on, or they actually believe they’re terrible for some reason. If you like something enough, you eventually stop being terrible.
I wouldn’t pursue a career in something I was really awful at. I just feel it would lead to endless frustration. Most people have more than one interest, and I’d pick something I was reasonably good at.</p>
<p>Are you terrible at all types of math and science? Perhaps some types that you are good at line up with a career path you like. Not all math and science was created equal.</p>
<p>Being “terrible” at the two might be something of an exaggeration.
I don’t feel as though I really EXCEL enough at the two to do well in a career that is related to one or the other.
I’m not really innovative. I don’t have innate talent/ability.
I believe I do more poorly in the types of math and science that require understanding of much more abstract concepts.
Like, for instance, strong math induction.</p>
<p>Definitely. I stink at engineering, but I would love to be some kind of engineer!</p>
<p>I can tell you my experience. I was really good in math and science, so I decided to go into structural engineering. What I did not realize ahead of time is that a structural engineer needs to be able visualize 3D very well. I cannot. I stuck with the field, but it has been frustrating at times. It takes me longer than it should to understand a complicated structure or connection. To be honest, if I had it to do over again, I would probably go into accounting!</p>
<p>Today’s professional environment is so competitive that you have to be fast, efficient, and accurate. If you’re not naturally skilled at what you’re doing, you will definitely be frustrated. Just my two cents!</p>
<p>^That’s funny because my family said almost the exact same thing. I agree though, it’s good to be compassionate about something, but you have to back it up and do your part if you want some money.</p>