Hey all, I just kind of have a college related question. So, I went into this year (my freshman year) convinced that I was going to be a Chemistry major. That's all well and good. Except I'm completely bombing Chemistry. I finished with a D last semester, and if I don't ace this next exam, it's incredibly like that I won't pass Chem II. I'm thinking I need to change my major. Problem is, I don't have any other real interests. I like to tinker with computers, though I'm by no means particularly knowledgeable. I also like to play video games, my guitar, build things, and hang around animals. But, those don't really combine to form any real career.
TL;DR - I'm terrible at my current major, but I have NO idea what to change to. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Become an Art or Philosophy major, clearly those provide nice and broad choices for you.
[sp]Those choices being the answers from the customers to your "Do you want fries with that?"[/sp]
But truth be told, why go to college to do something you don't like and waste money on it? Sure, you won't probably land with a good job, but it won't be a job you'll hate because you chose poorly. Well, it still might be, but that's up to you.
Business major. It fits every single job field.
just pursue a career in what you love doing
What is a hobby that you like to do?
Make little slips of every major offered in your college and draw them out of a hat. Problem solved.
[QUOTE=NomadicNinja;35212869]just pursue a career in what you love doing[/QUOTE]
I agree.
I used to be in your boat, Estolle. I was originally an art major because I loved doing graphic design and what-not. Turns out, there's more to graphic design besides being good with computers (Shocking, I know). I also found out that that was why I was "good" with Photoshop, GIMP, and the sort: I just knew how to use the tools given to me. After a semester of contemplation, I switched into Computer Information Systems and I thoroughly enjoy it. I have been passing everything and was on the Dean's list last semester. It's definitely worth finding out what you enjoy.
And since this thread exists, I might as well ask a question: As you already see, I'm in Computer Information Systems, which is like a less math-intensive version of Computer Science and it is also supposed to give you some sort of a jumpstart in the business world. I will be finishing my major next year at the two-year community college I am in. I am thinking that when I go to a four-year college that I should switch into Computer Science. What do you guys think?
[QUOTE=The Mailman;35212982]What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]
I say that you should stop endangering my future job security. :v:
But jokes aside, Computer Science is a deeper exploration of concepts some of which it shares with CIS, so you should have a solid start in the CS field.
[QUOTE=CaptainQuirk;35212794]Business major. It fits every single job field.[/QUOTE]
I'm also pursuing a business administration degree, but you have to be aware that the market is rather saturated with them.
Go into engineering, you learn how to be a problem solver and can get respectable pay, plus there are WIDE range applications.
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You could also work with cool stuff like cars, guns, planes, and rockets 'n shit.
[QUOTE=timman;35213690]Go into engineering, you learn how to be a problem solver and can get respectable pay, plus there are WIDE range applications.
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You could also work with cool stuff like cars, guns, planes, and rockets 'n shit.[/QUOTE]
It's promising, but I don't know how I would enjoy it personally as a career. I also see engineering degrees starting to go the same route that business degrees went. 10 years ago, everyone and their mother decided to get a business degree, and I see more and more people doing so with engineering. Of course, the demand is there, no question about that, but there are seriously a LOT of people going after those degrees. Then again, with the direction technology is happening, its still a safe investment, but I don't know what it's going to mean 5 years from now.
Computer Science.
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/STEM-Jobs-2018-652x436.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/JobsVsGrads-2018-665x454.png[/IMG]
Notice how the Computer Science pacman is eating all the other STEM jobs.
That's what GE classes are for, they help you try out things in small doses to see what you like. I'm sure your school also has a career center where you could take some tests to try and see where your interests lie as far as fields/careers go. It's not a definite thing, but it helps give you a starting point.
What kind of career does a Computer Science major open up to?
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I'm still a junior in high school but I figure might as well know in advance. I was planning on taking mathematics and let the variety of jobs be at my choosing, but seeing your chart makes me seem unsure.
[QUOTE=Jagermeister;35214033]What kind of career does a Computer Science major open up to?
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I'm still a junior in high school but I figure might as well know in advance. I was planning on taking mathematics and let the variety of jobs be at my choosing, but seeing your chart makes me seem unsure.[/QUOTE]
I've heard that double majoring in comp science/math can do good things for both job preparation and education, you might want to look into that.
Also, [url]http://graphicsweb.wsj.com/documents/NILF1111/#term=[/url]
[QUOTE=halofreak472;35214066]I've heard that double majoring in comp science/math can do good things for both job preparation and education, you might want to look into that.
Also, [url]http://graphicsweb.wsj.com/documents/NILF1111/#term=[/url][/QUOTE]
That does sound interesting, but wouldn't a double major make for an intense schedule?
[QUOTE=Jagermeister;35214033]What kind of career does a Computer Science major open up to?
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I'm still a junior in high school but I figure might as well know in advance. I was planning on taking mathematics and let the variety of jobs be at my choosing, but seeing your chart makes me seem unsure.[/QUOTE]
By the time you would be getting your degree, it is unsure. Right now mobile apps are big and the world-wide-web is making a big leap. In 10 years things will be so different, but what is predicted is the growth. Computer Science should be considered by anyone else one absolutely dislikes working with computer technologies.
[QUOTE=Jagermeister;35214251]That does sound interesting, but wouldn't a double major make for an intense schedule?[/QUOTE]
I think some people here are overestimating what they really need when they pursue a double major. The only time it is pheasible to double major is when you have to degrees that are only separated by a few classes. IE: Electrical engineering and mathematics.
Most other times, what you want to do is get your degree in your field, for example computer science. Get an internship or part time job at a business that is relative to your field of study. When you earn your bachelor's, you can most likely expect a healthy promotion. Then, you work full time and pursue your master's part time. When you achieve your master's, you're well established in your company, have tons of experience under your belt, a great salary, great job security, and probably another big promotion coming your way. You're near the top of company ladder and you're just out of college.
Why bust your ass trying to double major in two particularly difficult fields, not leaving you the time to intern or work part time getting the experience employers want. You will spend a lot more money this way and waste a lot more time. Then at the end of it all, all you have is an entry level position at a company.
This is a classic example where working smart trumps working hard. You're just doing a lot more than you need to do.
On top of this, a computer science and mathematics double major would be particularly bad as most of your mathematics classes quickly dive into the theoretical side as opposed to the practical side (the one you will use in computer science). Most of the math you will be using in computer science, you learn in your general education classes. It literally makes no sense, unless if your goal is to waste money and time.
[QUOTE=Zoo;35213871]Computer Science.
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/STEM-Jobs-2018-652x436.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/JobsVsGrads-2018-665x454.png[/IMG]
Notice how the Computer Science pacman is eating all the other STEM jobs.[/QUOTE]
doesn't necessarily pay as much though
combine CS with mathematics for maximum dosh
Wait till organic chem before you switch out of a chem major. I switched from chem to a microbiology major (which uses organic chem) and it is so much better than gen chem classes.
[QUOTE=Zoo;35213871]Computer Science.
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/STEM-Jobs-2018-652x436.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cs.calvin.edu/images/department/jobs/JobsVsGrads-2018-665x454.png[/IMG]
Notice how the Computer Science pacman is eating all the other STEM jobs.[/QUOTE]
I just started with IS and I find this pretty interesting, might have to research this shit more.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;35217772]doesn't necessarily pay as much though
combine CS with mathematics for maximum dosh[/QUOTE]
It doesn't work like that in the actual workplace.
I don't know. If you like what you're studying in your current major, try harder and work more. If you really really want to quit and change to another major, that's totally up to you and not us because we dont know your preferences and I personally wouldn't want to influence you to enter the wrong major.
There's also the option of not doing it and just go work somewhere, start your own business and so on
[QUOTE=Funcoot;35218301]It doesn't work like that in the actual workplace.[/QUOTE]
depends on the workplace I guess
eh maybe I'm just biased towards math
Be a game design major like me!
I'M EARNING MY CARDBOARD BOX HOME UNDER A BRIDGE
[b]e:[/b] Although I am commissioned for an iOS game already, so it's not that bad.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;35220499]depends on the workplace I guess
eh maybe I'm just biased towards math[/QUOTE]
petro eng is where the dosh is, seriously.
[QUOTE=timman;35213690]Go into engineering, you learn how to be a problem solver and can get respectable pay, plus there are WIDE range applications.
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You could also work with cool stuff like cars, guns, planes, and rockets 'n shit.[/QUOTE]
A lifelong engineering career is Hell if you don't enjoy it. It's not really as much tinkering around with electronics as you would think. I love engineering and even [I]I[/I] think it gets tedious and boring as hell sometimes.
[QUOTE=trotskygrad;35221470]petro eng is where the dosh is, seriously.[/QUOTE]
won't last for long though
Hmmm, thanks guys. I was thinking of being a vet, but I heard vet school is harder to get into than med school, and I don't really have the grades for that. I might go with something in the Computer Science area. Engineering would be cool, except I really, REALLY blow at math :l
[QUOTE=Estolle93;35223132]Hmmm, thanks guys. I was thinking of being a vet, but I heard vet school is harder to get into than med school, and I don't really have the grades for that. I might go with something in the Computer Science area. Engineering would be cool, except I really, REALLY blow at math :l[/QUOTE]
If you suck at math, Computer Science may not be the best space for you to go poking around in.
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