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What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up?
by GEAR UP staff Writer
Making an inventory of what interests you is a good way to figure out
your major in college and what career you’d like to pursue in the
future. Making a list of subjects that interest you or a list of activities
that you like doing (in school and for fun) are good ways to brainstorm
ideas for college majors and careers.
There are many sources for this type of information. Your guidance classes,
reference books in the libraries, and Internet searches provide a wealth
of knowledge in planning your future. Here is a possible format and a
few examples for making a catalog of your interests and seeing how they
relate to future possible college majors and careers.
EXAMPLE:
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subject
interests |
college majors
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careers
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Math
& Science |
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Math,
Information and Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Physocs, Chemistry,
Astronomy, Engineering, Biology
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Engineer,
Professor, Scientist, Teacher, Software developer, Accountant, Doctor,
Medical Researcher |
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| English |
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English, Theatre,
Speech,
Journalism, Philosophy,
Linguistics, Communications |
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Professor, Actor,
Teacher, Newswriter / Reporter, Linguist, TV Production, Screenplay Writer,
Public Relations |
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Social
Studies |
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History, Political
Science,
Education, Geography,
Anthropology, Foreign Languages |
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Teacher (K-12),
College Professor or University Administrator, Military, federal Security
(CIA, FBI, Dept. of Defense) |
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What if I don’t really like any subject in school?
If you don’t like any of the core subject classes at school like
math, english, and social studies, it doesn’t mean you can’t
find a major in college or a career that truly satisfies you. Here are
some examples to get your mind thinking as to what college majors and
careers can coincide with some of your other interests.
Remember that these are just some examples, and that you are open to think
of other options. You can do research on the internet, and in the reference
section of the library for more ideas.
EXTRACURRICULAR & ELECTIVE EXAMPLE:
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subject interests
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majors |
careers |
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Sports |
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Sports
Medicine, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Education, Food and Human
Nutrition, Kinesiology |
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Therapist,
High School PE Teacher, Dietitian, Physical Activities Coordinator |
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Club
Activities |
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Political
Science, Speech,
Marketing, Management,
Business or Public Administration |
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Community
and Events Planner, Administrative Work, Business,
Public Administration, Public Relations |
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Music |
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Music
(Music Theory /Performance / Education / Composition), Audio / Recording
/ Electronic Engineer, Communications |
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Music
Teacher, Alternative
Medicine-Musical therapist,
Radio DJ, Audio / Recording / Electronic Engineer, TV Production, Sound
Technician |
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Reading |
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English,
Philosophy, History,
Library, and Information Sciences, Foreign Languages |
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Professor,
Teacher, Librarian, Museum and Government Archives, Preservation, Text
Translation |
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Industrial
Arts
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Electronic
/ Electrical /
Civil / Mechanical / Structural Engineering, Architecture, Education,
Envoronmental / Agricultural Sciences |
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Engineer,
Architect, teacher, Professor, Environmental Protection, Hazardous Materials,
Biological Researcher |
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