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Ja'Kel
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Zuni, New Mexico
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Are most classes in the department reading/writing intensive?
I'm more of a sporty kind of person, I enjoy playing basketball and I can see myself going far because of it. I know there's people in college that enjoy reading/writing but personally I do not. I just want to see if there's more to do other than reading/writing. #skills #motivation
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Alison Warren
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Hi Ja’Kel,
Everyone has learning activities they like more than others. In college, though, you do have more choice in your classes than you do in high school. There will definitely be some reading and writing, no matter what you do, but you can choose a course of study and/or specific classes that may have less of those things. Some college classes will be lab based, so that you’re doing more hands-on work. Some classes are lectures, which means you’ll need to have strong listening skills (although taking notes is a really good skill in lecture classes, too). My college also had what they called seminar classes; these were primarily discussion and presentation based work.
Think about what you want to do as an adult, and what problems you want to help solve for the world. Then, talk to your guidance counselor or teachers about what kinds of programs might help get you there. Once you’ve got a list of options, you can start looking into specific colleges to find out which classes you’d have to take and how much they would be based in reading/writing. There are one year Certification courses or two year Associate’s degrees that are meant to give you lots of hands-on experience to prepare for a job. There are fewer 4 year Bachelor’s degrees that do that, but you still might find one that is a good balance for you.
Good luck with your studies!
Everyone has learning activities they like more than others. In college, though, you do have more choice in your classes than you do in high school. There will definitely be some reading and writing, no matter what you do, but you can choose a course of study and/or specific classes that may have less of those things. Some college classes will be lab based, so that you’re doing more hands-on work. Some classes are lectures, which means you’ll need to have strong listening skills (although taking notes is a really good skill in lecture classes, too). My college also had what they called seminar classes; these were primarily discussion and presentation based work.
Think about what you want to do as an adult, and what problems you want to help solve for the world. Then, talk to your guidance counselor or teachers about what kinds of programs might help get you there. Once you’ve got a list of options, you can start looking into specific colleges to find out which classes you’d have to take and how much they would be based in reading/writing. There are one year Certification courses or two year Associate’s degrees that are meant to give you lots of hands-on experience to prepare for a job. There are fewer 4 year Bachelor’s degrees that do that, but you still might find one that is a good balance for you.
Good luck with your studies!
Jami Huber
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Jami’s Answer
Many advanced degrees in college require a lot of research and writing. What kind of field are you interested in? You could look into a trade of some sort, such as an electrician, carpenter, or welder. You could also see if the military would be a good choice for you.