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Anne
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How did you know which field you wanted to work in, and then what job to pick within that field?
I am interested in criminal justice and agricultural jobs. They both interest me for different reasons. I feel like they are both fun and could be extremely rewarding as jobs. I am looking to pick a major so as I go into high school I can build my transcript so I look better for colleges and universities.
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Howard Pierceall CEC, CCE WCEC
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You have to look in your heart. If it is something you like and it makes you happy? Pursue it. But as you learn more about the career. It may not turn out to be what you thought it would be. Be flexible to change and if it does not feel right make a change. No matter what career you choose if you focus and work hard you should succeed. You only get out of life what you put in. If you put nothing in do not expect to get anything back.
L T
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Anne,
"Do what you love to do" is great advice - but that begs the question of how to discover your passion(s) (aside from eating ice cream and being in the arms of "The love of your life" - which, sadly, doesn't pay very well).
I picked a major based on family and what I THOUGHT I'd love to do - Physics/Astronomy. I never used it; not that it was "wasted" - an education never is. Still - it was a very expensive four years of "expanding my horizons"...
Some people KNOW what they want to do - "I wanted to be a singer since I was a little child"; "I always wanted to fly airplanes" (I just saw a news story about a woman who now is her mom's Co-pilot!). Most people's careers are journeys, though - hopefully adventures.
The best advice I think you're going to get is to expose yourself to as many experiences as you can - internships, volunteering, etc. Doing that internationally can be especially rewarding. Your school likely has options for you!
Exposure to other cultures can really "open your mind" - as well as provide "networking" opportunities you would not get domestically. Not only will you meet interesting locals - but expats working for companies, governments, and NGOs...
As Mark Twain said: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." (Sadly, this has become much more fraught in the last few years. Don't let that stop you - but do your best to be SAFE in your travels.)
Good luck!
:-)
Talk to a school counselor.
Explore options for internships, volunteering - and travel.
Connect w/professionals in C.J. and Agriculture to learn more about those careers.
Get feedback from family & friends.
Trust your own instincts - and don't put too much pressure on yourself to find "The Right" major. You'll "find yourself" eventually...
"Do what you love to do" is great advice - but that begs the question of how to discover your passion(s) (aside from eating ice cream and being in the arms of "The love of your life" - which, sadly, doesn't pay very well).
I picked a major based on family and what I THOUGHT I'd love to do - Physics/Astronomy. I never used it; not that it was "wasted" - an education never is. Still - it was a very expensive four years of "expanding my horizons"...
Some people KNOW what they want to do - "I wanted to be a singer since I was a little child"; "I always wanted to fly airplanes" (I just saw a news story about a woman who now is her mom's Co-pilot!). Most people's careers are journeys, though - hopefully adventures.
The best advice I think you're going to get is to expose yourself to as many experiences as you can - internships, volunteering, etc. Doing that internationally can be especially rewarding. Your school likely has options for you!
Exposure to other cultures can really "open your mind" - as well as provide "networking" opportunities you would not get domestically. Not only will you meet interesting locals - but expats working for companies, governments, and NGOs...
As Mark Twain said: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." (Sadly, this has become much more fraught in the last few years. Don't let that stop you - but do your best to be SAFE in your travels.)
Good luck!
:-)
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Lucky Adeleye
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It's great that you have an interest in both criminal justice and agriculture! Both fields offer unique opportunities for personal and professional growth.
To help you decide which field to pursue, it might be helpful to consider what aspects of each field you find most appealing. For example, in criminal justice, you might be interested in working to promote public safety, investigate crimes, or advocate for victims of crime. In agriculture, you might be passionate about sustainable farming, food production, or environmental conservation.
Once you've identified your interests, you can start researching different majors that align with those interests. For criminal justice, you might consider majors like criminal justice, criminology, or forensic science. For agriculture, you might look into majors like agricultural science, environmental science, or sustainable agriculture.
In addition to your academic pursuits, it's also important to gain experience and skills in your chosen field. Consider volunteering or interning with organizations related to criminal justice or agriculture, or participating in extracurricular activities that will allow you to develop relevant skills.
Remember, the most important thing is to pursue a field that you are passionate about and that aligns with your values and interests. Good luck with your decision and your future studies!
To help you decide which field to pursue, it might be helpful to consider what aspects of each field you find most appealing. For example, in criminal justice, you might be interested in working to promote public safety, investigate crimes, or advocate for victims of crime. In agriculture, you might be passionate about sustainable farming, food production, or environmental conservation.
Once you've identified your interests, you can start researching different majors that align with those interests. For criminal justice, you might consider majors like criminal justice, criminology, or forensic science. For agriculture, you might look into majors like agricultural science, environmental science, or sustainable agriculture.
In addition to your academic pursuits, it's also important to gain experience and skills in your chosen field. Consider volunteering or interning with organizations related to criminal justice or agriculture, or participating in extracurricular activities that will allow you to develop relevant skills.
Remember, the most important thing is to pursue a field that you are passionate about and that aligns with your values and interests. Good luck with your decision and your future studies!
Joseph Ford
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Well, actually I didn't know in the beginning. First, I went to college in the South and did nothing but make it to every party. I was majoring in Physical Education because I liked Sports. Eventually I left that college, but it was the best 2 years in my life, moved back home and went to a college in the city and studied Computers. Reason for computers is that field and accounting were the 2 big job areas. Loved the city experience and the school was excellent. I knew I like computers because of the problem solving and challenges.
So long story short you may begin your college career in something you think you like but end your education in another field.
So long story short you may begin your college career in something you think you like but end your education in another field.
Howard Pierceall CEC, CCE WCEC
Chef, Chef Instructor, Business owner
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Sun City, Arizona
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Howard’s Answer
Pick a job or career that you are passionate about. Pick something you love to do. If you love what you do, you will never be going to work. You will be making money doing something you love to do.
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