So... help me choose my major?
Freshmen orientation is coming up in two months, and I'll have to choose my classes, get to know people involved in my program, etc. Problem is, I still don't really know what I want to do. I'm...
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Well, doan, that all depends on whether or not there's a minor in underwater basket weaving. Then I'd be all set. I'm still leaning mostly toward software engineering right now, but I'm going to take...
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Psychology is crap. It's all about torturing mice to see if they die if they don't sleep and stuff. Oh, and scaring the crap out of little kids so that they develop a severe phobia of white fluffy...
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Psychology is pretty cool, two of my sisters majored in psychology--they seemed to enjoy it. Within psychology there are a ton of different career options, whether it's some crazy experimenter, like...
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being the only person who knows jack shit about computers and programming, let me tell you this i've never been able to do math. at all. i've come close to failing almost every math class i've taken....
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Well that's comforting. =] I'm feeling pretty confident about this, now.
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it doesn't mean they won't force you to take a shitload of classes i have to take like 10 hard as shit math classes to get any degree i'm interested in
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Oh, I'm sure. But if it's just for a class, I'm not so worried about it. I'm pretty confident that I'll do fine as long as I make sure to get in for extra help, or maybe go for tutoring. My main...
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like i said, if you go into very specialized fields, bet on it. there are people who develop programs which compute algorithms for the NWA to predict weather patterns. those require a shitload of...
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Right, and to be fair, most careers that require or are based on any complex form of thought are gonna be set up in a way where you learn as you go. If your career requires calculus often, they're not...
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why does studying have to be about getting a career? why can't you enjoy what you're learning? get a part time job if you want to be more employable, work experience is way more valuable to employers...
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You have a point Doan, experience is better than qualifications. But getting a job where you can get experience in the area you want to centre your career around is difficult if you don't have prior...
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true, but there are admin voluntary jobs, and voluntary organisations pretty much take anyone. or do an apprenticeship. i'm not the best to ask about careers, though, i don't actually have a job. i...
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So it's official, guys! I called the school yesterday, spoke with an admissions counselor, and had my major switched. For better or worse, I'm now a Software Engineering major. =]
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The Vampiric Angel wrote: Psychology is crap. It's all about torturing mice to see if they die if they don't sleep and stuff. Oh, and scaring the crap out of little kids so that they develop a severe...
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I know quite a few software engineers, and was even roommates with one. Now granted, Drexel is a crazy good engineering college so we had higher standards to achieve. But you will without a doubt have...
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If you are still having trouble, ask yourself if there is any activity where, while you are doing it, you feel "I was MADE to do this, yeah baby!" Go towards that. Contrary to popular belief, yes you...
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Isn't the IT field in a bit of trouble right now? I mean, outsourcing is running rampant, layoffs are inevitable, and there's not nearly enough room for advancement. Though I should mention that being...
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Inside of universities and colleges, IT departments try to cut corners by having as few full-times as possible - and making up for them with students, who are much much cheaper.
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