[LoH_Ter]

So I'm having a major crisis.... I have NO BLOODY IDEA what I'm going to major in, and I'm going to college in two months...

I know, I know, people tell me I don't have to have my major chosen for two years and I can take general classes...but I really want to have a major chosen before I start college, so i can fill out the prerequisites and stuff and graduate in a timely and not-so-costly fashion.

Becoming a prediatric nurse or anesthesiolgist or orthopedic surgeon appeals to me...but there's one problem. Several, actually. I suck at math and science. Not only do I suck at them, I hate them. Math and science make me miserable. And I'm squeamish. I can handle blood just fine. But I cannot handle dead bodies and certain bad smells. So why am I even so much as considering the medical field? It's because I really like the pediatric hospital environment (having been sick a lot, I'm familiar with it); also, this is going to sound funny, but doctors have always made me feel better...and I really, really, really want to do the same for others. The prestige and money is a bonus, but definitely not my MAIN reasons for considering this field. I just really like the doctor-patient interaction that goes on, and the thought of how I can help people as a doctor makes me all excited... But as I said, I'm squeamish and math and science traumatizes me...so I'm not sure I'll be happy, or be able to make it...

I love to read and I'm good at English....but majoring in english doesn't open up a lot of job opportunities for me. Same case with social sciences. I don't want to become a teacher (I don't want to go back to high school or elementary school). I want a stable, reliable job that will support me and those who may later come to depend on me well, without becoming a completly miserable...

WHAT DO I DO??????? T_T

[cocoa]

You don't have to choose the minute you get into college, you have some time. It's funny, because I'm in the same position as you are, but I'm going to be a 2nd year. I hate math and science but I don't know if social science is really practical, and I hate writing essays so English isn't really an option either.

[ohara]

Most schools don't require you to pick a major until your second year, so I wouldn't worry too much about it right now, you didn't even get there yet.
If you really have no clue, try to fulfill school requirements first and maybe something will stick out that you like.

[kiddy_vangsta]

If you are in that bit of a rush, then just double major. I suggest you wait^^ and find and develop your passion. I say if you like it go for it, and if you end up hating it... just think about your future. Do you want to get a high paying job and come home hating it, or a lower salary but loving it? If you like the doctor and patient interaction, maybe you could be a consulate for something. Trust me, you'll get used to the blood and smell and SWEAT!!!

[4ever_sweet]

College changes what subjects you hate and like. It�s completely different from high school.

Examples:

1.) A co-worker of mines is currently a Chemical Engineer in his final year of school. When he graduated from HS, he celebrated his last day of chemistry because he hated it. But look, he�s in love with Chem now.

So, don�t worry too much about it, but still worry about it. I started from Pre-Pharmacy, to Undecided, to Business (I just got admitted into the school of business, YAY!). I don�t even know where I�m going from now, but I know it�s a start�and I�m definitely getting somewhere.

We all have choices to make. Just have fun while you�re going through it! Oh yea, majoring in English DOES take you somewhere, you just don�t hear much about it. And majoring in a social science is perfectly fine. Don�t degrade that major, I�ve seen people become successful with that major (ex. Lawyers). Well, good luck with school then!

[Mistral]

hey im also going to college in about two months...Ive thought about this alot too..changing from marine biology to being a doctor! but now theres so much crap on my mind..i don't know what to do anymore...so this is my plan..im just gonna take general classes, like biology, psychology..etc and see what i like and don't like...as time passes by, i'll eventually make up my mind..you'll probably change ur majors a million times. only time will tell!!

[Lebanese_Blonde]

watcha talkin about? english major has TONS of opportunities!

[ronmexico]

Don't worry about it yet. But really, there's no way the surgeon thing is going to work out if you hate math and science. You'd have to take a ton of math and science to be able to apply to med school, and being squeamish is definitely not going to fly in any medical field that involves dealing with patients (you realize you'd have to work with cadavers in med school, right? And empty bedpans as a nurse?).

There's really nothing wrong with majoring in English or any social science. Do you think that the millions of people who graduate with liberal arts degrees each year become teachers?

[DividedByZero]

How could you possibly be interested in those positions if you don't even like, or matter of fact, hate the subject matter involved?

Sounds like you're just in it for the money, or maybe it's the Asian parents thing....

Just do what you want to do. Sounds like you're one of those English/Social Science people. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[pikapika]

no matter what u choose NOW ull probably change later on...i would relax...take a variety of classes...

ur not in that much of a rut...i knew sophomore who didnt know what to major in o.0

[jjin36]

Don't worry you have a bit of time. Maybe the classes you're taking next semester will help you choose.

[YellohSwtTart]

i think this is a common misconception that many freshmen have: not having a major picked out in their first year = behind schedule.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!! College curriculum is designed so that people choose their majors their SECOND YEAR. by no means are you behind!

so like most people said, you need to test the waters before you commit to a major. and even then , you can change. take your required courses first, and see where that takes you.

and i also HATED chemistry in high school. now i find it interesting, which is a very good thing since im pre-vet.

good luck

[watcher]

So I'm having a major crisis.... I have NO BLOODY IDEA what I'm going to major in, and I'm going to college in two months...

I know, I know, people tell me I don't have to have my major chosen for two years and I can take general classes...but I really want to have a major chosen before I start college, so i can fill out the prerequisites and stuff and graduate in a timely and not-so-costly fashion.

Becoming a prediatric nurse or anesthesiolgist or orthopedic surgeon appeals to me...but there's one problem. Several, actually. I suck at math and science. Not only do I suck at them, I hate them. Math and science make me miserable. And I'm squeamish. I can handle blood just fine. But I cannot handle dead bodies and certain bad smells. So why am I even so much as considering the medical field? It's because I really like the pediatric hospital environment (having been sick a lot, I'm familiar with it); also, this is going to sound funny, but doctors have always made me feel better...and I really, really, really want to do the same for others. The prestige and money is a bonus, but definitely not my MAIN reasons for considering this field. I just really like the doctor-patient interaction that goes on, and the thought of how I can help people as a doctor makes me all excited... But as I said, I'm squeamish and math and science traumatizes me...so I'm not sure I'll be happy, or be able to make it...

I love to read and I'm good at English....but majoring in english doesn't open up a lot of job opportunities for me. Same case with social sciences. I don't want to become a teacher (I don't want to go back to high school or elementary school). I want a stable, reliable job that will support me and those who may later come to depend on me well, without becoming a completly miserable...

WHAT DO I DO??????? T_T

you can always take general education classes for the first year. you know, those classes EVERY student has to take in order to graduate? that should keep you busy at least for 2 semesters (3 quarters). figure it out in that timespan.

[LoH_Ter]

How could you possibly be interested in those positions if you don't even like, or matter of fact, hate the subject matter involved?

Sounds like you're just in it for the money, or maybe it's the Asian parents thing....

Just do what you want to do. Sounds like you're one of those English/Social Science people. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Believe me, if I was just in it for the money, I'd be on the boat already. As i said, even though the subject matter doesn't fly with me, I really like the pediatric hospital envrionment... and after interacting with my surgeons, nurses, and anesthegiolgist, working in the medical field has REALLY sparked my interest... I always thought just maybe the torture of science and math would be worth getting to finally work where I like to be and interacting with patients, and thats why I felt so torn about going to the medical field despite my hate for science and math.

But I know i'll be an utterly miserable wretch during med school...and so ultimately I decided to go with a different major. Otherwise I wouldn't have posted this thread.

Anyways, I have decided on a major! Two, actually.

I'm going to double major in social work and child pscyhology...or something along these lines. It recently occured to me that all the pediatric hospitals I've been to employed medical social workers... and i've met with several myself during my hospital stays.I loved my ap psych class and recieved the highest grade in that class. I want to help people. And I want to work in a pediatric hospital. Patient interaction, helping people, subject matter I like, the pediatric envrionemnt... its everything I want without the misery of med school. Perfect. So medical social worker or child psychologist is my aim. They don't earn much money, so I can definitely say I'm not just looking into the medical field for money!

Anyways, I'm excited now.

[rosa]

I went through the same crisis. HONESTLY. I got in fights and the whole shabang about picking a major. Everything will work out. You HAVE to take certain classes your first year, they are mandatory. And most of the classes you need to take for your major will be jammed pack with upperclassmen, so you won't be able to take them! And you'll probably have to take all these general ed classes that are MANDATORY for your first year. So trust everyone in SOOMPI and don't stress it!

[lidge_fan]

relax, you're not the only lost soul on campus
most college students have no idea what they want to do either

the goods news is usually in the first 2 years, you're required to take general classes that everyone takes so you still have some time to make up your mind

good luck, dude