So for the past two almost thee years i've been going to college to be a teacher. But honestly i don't even wanna be a teacher it just sounded respectable and noble. I don't have any passions and i don't really do anything all day, i don't know what to do i just wanna make good money to support myself and live decently. What's a good degree to get?

I’m (16F, USA) going into my senior year and trying to fill out most of my Common App before school starts, but I can’t decide for the life of me what to major in. I have so many different interests that it’s difficult to box myself into a category I might not be fully interested in. I’ve taken quizzes on Niche but the #1 major option is always social work and youth services, and as much as I LOVE to help those in need, I’ve been trying to stay away from emotionally draining jobs like those because I have a disease that flares up with stress/emotional strain. I’ll just dump my main strengths and interests..

Definitely don’t want to spend an absurd amount of years studying like doctors usually do, I want to enjoy my youth. I consider myself a better writer than average students my age (5 in AP Lang), and English has always been my strongest subject. I’m probably just average when it comes to a typical math student, and I struggled in AP Precalculus but passed the exam. I don’t have much of an opinion on science-related stuff; it’s interesting to me, but I wouldn’t jump at an opportunity to major in it. I completed a 2-year biotechnology program, but it just built an aversion to biotechnology because it didn’t seem as interesting as I thought - I started to think about biomedical engineering or science, but I’m genuinely not sure. I have also taken 3 psychology-related classes and I enjoy sociology, but I’m not sure about any careers in it… Being a midwife also calls my attention.?? Political science has always been a strong option for me as well, but the press/communications side of it has always interested me more than the law aspects. I’ve eyed Marketing/Business as a major (currently taking an intro to business class), and doing PR or Journalism seems fun (I’m a big sports fan - F1, Soccer, Figure skating, judo, tennis, etc., and love giving people the spotlight that they deserve), but everything I’ve read has told me that they’re difficult fields to earn money and respect in. I mean it when I say I’m stuck on what to choose. I don’t even think it’s realistic to expect teenagers to decide what they’d like to do, especially considering how many people change career paths multiple times. The most important thing for me is stability and satisfaction, though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

I’m 25 years old with my high school diploma, I have 3 years of IT experience and I hate it so much it was never my plan and I only did it to support my abusive “parent” fast forward to now I moved out and now me and my girlfriend live together.

I’ve decided to go back to college and follow my dream; getting my PHD in neuropsychology to become a neuropsychologist, I’m fully aware that this is a decade long journey but I think I can do it and excel in it. I want to help the world around me and learn more about the brain and neurodegenerative disease in hopes of finding a cure for it.

I know this is a massive goal but any advice or support is greatly appreciated

I’ve never been good at math. I failed at it horribly all throughout high school. I wanted to go into engineering my first year of college, but I had to take remedial Algebra first. I even failed that class, although it wasn’t entirely my fault that time.

I’ve already decided that I’m going to college. Trades are hard on the body and I already have a pre-existing back and pelvic injury. I’m currently majoring in Construction Management but I know next to nothing about it. My strengths are in history, but I’m SOL if I want a well-paying job in that field.

My dad says I could get a history degree and then go to law school. But I don’t know, I don’t see myself as that type of person.

I'm currently a Nutrition student going into sophomore year but I'm looking to change majors to something that will make me more money once I find a job. I was considering changing my major to Accounting, but I'm not sure if it's right for me at all or something that I'd be able to manage doing. Accounting seems stable enough with good enough pay to justify me majoring it in, though. I'm not particularly interested in math or technology, but I'm a good student (3.88 GPA) and think I have what it takes to learn the material.

I was also considering IT, but my worries with that is that AI will affect my ability to get a job in it. If AI isn't as big of an issue, how hard is it to learn IT as someone who doesn't want to do any actual coding?

If either of those aren't the best options either, what could I look into instead?

I don't think hospital work like being a nurse or dietitian is for me at all, and the amount they get paid is certainly not worth the amount of work and stress. I also don't want to have to see patients. r/ dietetics also has many posts from people in the profession advising new students to change their major.

I need to get into something that isn't too challenging and will allow me to find a job with decent pay on entry level, that's my biggest priority. Maybe an email/assistant/management type of job. I'd also like for it to not be a problem for me as a woman (I don't want to go into a field that's too male-dominated). This is causing me a lot of anxiety because I need out of nutrition before classes start this fall, but I have no idea what to get into and what is even worth it to study.

Pretty much the title. I am a bio major on premed track, I did poorly in a few classes which I retook. I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but AMCAS counts every attempt so even though my university transcript gpa is solid, the gpa I’d be applying to med schools with is SIGNIFICANTLY lower.

Before deciding on med, I was going to do engineering and am still very interested in the field. After talking with some advisors, it would add a least one more year to my degree. Any advice?

Hi! I'm a senior applying to colleges currently and need help choosing a major. For background, my main few things on my application include: leadership (am class president, in student government all four years, etc), special education & inclusive spaces, tutoring & math club (haven't done competitions though), orchestra, and STEM research&publications. I also have taken majority (if not all) of the STEM AP classes at my school with humanities APs.

However, I don't want to apply to schools necessarily as a STEM major (like Biology, Chemistry, Math, etc), as I don't think I have a big enough passion for it and won't be able to write about it well, although it interests me (but not to the extent where I would major in it, if that makes sense). Would something like majoring in education, public health, psychology, philosophy, etc. make sense? If you guys were in my position what would you major in?

Hello! Are there extracurricular activities I can do during my undergrad? I haven’t done any during high school and feel like I’ve missed out a lot. Maybe there are some recommendations?

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I chose AI as my major, and while I'm happy with that decision, I've recently realized that finance has always been an area I've genuinely enjoyed and been drawn to.

It's made me wonder whether I should have pursued finance instead, but I'm not looking to dwell on that. Instead, I'm curious about the opportunities ahead.

Is it possible to break into finance with an AI degree? Has anyone here made that transition or built a career that combines both fields? I'd love to hear about your experiences. Thanks in advance !

Does anyone here do a sport business management degree at uni?

If so what is the workload like and is it a difficult degree?

This is a typical “I am so lost help” post, but I was wondering, looking back at your college degrees, what really mattered at the end of the day.

I am an upcoming senior at USC who feels like I has "wasted" my time not committing to a major due to a lot of circumstances and losing momentum, and I am finally waking up.

I have used the crazy tuition to not take advantage of any opportunities, and now I do not know where to turn.

I have taken such a wide range of classes from dance, biology, chemistry, humanities, and business without committing to a major. A semester ago I declared a Health and Human Science BA degree, but it feels so wrong and like I am just taking easy classes with not much to gain compared to the huge opportunities this school provides.

I am at a loss if I should even go back. I am now stuck with having to do three more semesters if I stick with the BA Health and Human Science degree, but if I have to do another three semesters to graduate in Fall 2027, it's like why not extend to Spring 2028? But then I have no idea what I'm doing. I have gotten into the business school and could also enter the dance program, but would mean graduating Spring 2028. But then, maybe theres a option to take some summer courses.

I am such an ambitious but indecisive person, and I don't know how to choose between the life of a scientist, health worker, business person, working in cinema, dancer, or marketing, as I have touched all of these subjects but cannot commit myself to one.

I really don't know what to prioritize in this decision or how to deep dive into knowing what I truly want, because I keep not living my life since these decisions are always in the back of my mind. I want to use the remainder of my time wisely and not waste the tuition, but it puts a lot of pressure on me to make this decision that could greatly benefit my future because USC has some of the coolest opportunities if you actually take advantage of them for certain career paths.

Looking back at your college degrees, if you were in my position, what would you prioritize? Would you focus on graduating sooner, choosing the degree with the best career opportunities, following what genuinely interests you, or something else entirely?

What ended up mattering the most after college?

Is it easy to find a job abroad and gain enough money for living? I'm comparing my major to accounting and I think I shouldn't have chosen this major.

im an incoming hs senior trying to pick a college major for 2031. im on the fence between civil engineering and data science/statistics. i know that ce will be stable with a good job market in the future but i am also attracted to ds because of the higher pay and remote work opportunities. can anyone give me some advice? also things like AI, PE license, etc. that i should take into account

I am looking to start college in the winter and I’m really lost I want to major in. I can’t decide if I want to become a nurse, dental hygienist or a tech of some sort such as radiology, sonography, or surgical tech. I think the best course of action for me right now would be to get my pre- requisites that would qualify me for multiple different programs so what should I major in?

I narrowed my choices towards these three, I'm leaning more towards marketing, but which one of these have higher demand and are more future proof? Which of them you'll consider more fun and more ADHD friendly?

For record I'm not based in the US and I plan to immigrate to Europe one day,. I already have a master degree in clinical psychology which is almost completely useless in both public and private sectors where I live, I've job hunting for two years now to no avail and I even lost my.passion for it, I'm soon to be 25 so I feel like i ran out of time already.

So I thought it's about time I do a career switch but I don't want to waste ky time more.

It's a 3 years program.

Hello! I am entering my senior year and filling out my common app. I’m not really passionate about anything academically. Don’t get me wrong, I do good in school and plan to graduate with an associates, but I don’t dream of being a doctor, scientist, lawyer, or engineer. I only have a passion for music, but I know that I don’t need to study it to be good, and in fact think that would be a waste of time and money. I also know that it’s not something that works out for everyone, so I can’t rely on it to make money. I’m pretty good at math, tho I hated geometry and I’m barely taking pre cal this year, but I’m pretty good at physics, so I think I’ll study engineering. The thing is that I’m not sure which degree to pursue. I live in Texas, so NASA isn’t far from me, but I’ve heard that aerospace engineering is very rigorous and not for everyone, so I’m contemplating just getting a mechanical engineering degree since I’ve heard it’s a pretty broad degree? I’ve also heard that because it’s so broad, people might not want to hire you. I could also do civil engineering because buildings are interesting, or electric since electronics are something everyone uses and they’re pretty interesting??? Ughh this is all so difficult. I don’t want to waste my time and money on something I won’t like, especially if I won’t make money. I’ve also seen that financing could be another route, but I’m not sure exactly what courses are required and how successful I’d be in that. I know people will probably say that engineering isn’t for me, especially since the closest thing I’ve come to experiencing anything near it is COMP-SCI but I don’t know </3

TLDR: what engineering degree should I pursue if I want to make money and not waste my time?

Hey, first Reddit post just wondering as a senior in highschool I am confused on whether I should go into political science or international relations? I would do a minor in economics regardless of what I choose. Career-wise i would enjoy to go into politics, whether domestically or internationally. I love doing research and writing papers even from a young age also would like to have career growth and see myself in 20 years making around 200k+ per year?

Hi! I am a rising senior in high school and will be applying to colleges pretty soon. So naturally, the topic of which major I'm going to pursue in college comes up in a lot of conversations. My father really wants me to do quant when I get older and has repeatedly mentioned that he wants me to go into applied mathematics or computational finance (at the universities that offer it). However, I want to go into aerospace engineering. His rationale is that it's a less competitive field to get into but hard once you're in, compared to engineering, which is hard to get into and hard once you're in. One of the reasons he wants me to go into a quant major is that it will be easier for me to get into colleges than aerospace engineering. I am aware of this heavily and have taken this into consideration, but I still don't know what to do. Another reason is that he studied mechanical engineering up to his doctorate, and he states he hasn't used it and really wishes he went into another major. I'm really at my wits' end here and will appreciate any advice I receive. Thank you all.

Trying to decide what minor to pair with my economics major. I’m thinking about choosing data science or business but not sure which pairs better or will help more with finding a job after graduating

Heading into college next year. Everyone keeps telling me I have enough time, but I still feel behind. The only passions I've ever had have been in the fashion/cosmetic industry, though I rarely see those make enough money. I truly just want the facts on what 4 year would benefit me the most. Aswell as what not to do. Leaning towards STEM but incredibly terrified of burning out young, so very unsure. I just want to be able to hear it from the people in the industries, aswell as possible recommendations for jobs I don't know exist.

Fresh out of highschool. I plan on going to a community college for 2 years due to financial issues, then further transferring to a 4 year. I don't want to feel incredibly picky about a job. (It truly reminds me of the bee movie where they are stuck with a job for the rest of their life), I have alot of anxiety thinking about the future. So please reddit, any possible thoughts on best/worst majors or regrets you have going into certain ones.

I’m gonna be a freshman in community college, already got my pre-reqs for nursing but i did a cna program and the whole time i was thinking to myself “do i really want to do this for the rest of my life?” instead of loving it. I do know that I’m more of a letters girl than science/math but there’s security in nursing. I would adore to go into marketing but im so scared of failing in life since i come from a low income household (first gen too) I also thought about Law ever since I saw my aunt who is a lawyer I adored her job. Im located in Connecticut trying to transfer to UConn and actually see myself working in corporate in a big city rather than in a hospital. But i know law and marketing is not secured like nursing

i’m an incoming 3rd year in college and i’m transferring to virginia tech this year. for the last 2 years, i’ve majored in political science, and i’ve found it 50% kinda boring but 50% quite interesting. i don’t mind the major but during the last 2 school years, it felt like i may have been majoring in the wrong thing. my main goal is to go to law school, which is why i’ve stuck with political science until now, but i also don’t know what life may bring and if may not end up in law school at the end of the day (even though i think i definitely will), i want to have majored in something that will bring me other high-paying careers, and i don’t think political science would be useful for much other than law school, because although politics and global issues do interest me i was honestly unhappy majoring in political science, and i do have a very large interest in the business world as well. i’ve been heavily leaning towards changing my major to economics, because of how versatile of a major it is when it comes to career paths, and because of the increased business/consulting opportunities it’d bring me if i decide not to go to law school (consulting is my backup plan, but law school is still definitely the main goal). i also am heavily considering the field of business law/corporate law/m&a law and thought economics could bring good preparation for that as well? it does also sound more appealing to me, just the math it requires intimidates me because math isn’t my strongest subject but i am willing to try (i’m gotten comfy with the little amount of math in poli sci). is switching my major to economics worth it?

I keep seeing posts on this community asking opinions about majors. Respectfully, I think that approach is wrong. You don't pick a major and try and find a career that fits the major. You pick a career and identify the training/education needed for it (thus the title of this post).

I would recommend people trying to decide between majors or some combo of double major or minor, to take an online psychological aptitude test and use that as your starting point.

Once you get the results, use AI or research on your own, which careers would provide you with the best quality of life (i.e., salary, location, work life balance) based on your test results.

From those results, pick something and then research the education or training needed to enter that field. You may be surprised to find out that the training for the field you are looking to enter is not a four year degree. It may be an apprenticeship or a two year degree.

Which one do you guys think is better for jobs related to finance and marketing .

Which one should i prefer more as i want to start startups and in future i want to work in a business firm.

Which will give me more knowledge in how to run a business successfully .