School started a couple of weeks ago, and I decided to take science courses...Biology, Chemistry, and Physics...thinking I wanted to go the medical route. But I've been in classes for like three weeks now and I realize that the science/medical route isn't something I'd want to do for the rest of my life.

I mean, I WANT to do it because of the money. But I don't because it's just not where my interests are.

If I were going with my interests, I'd pick: Architecture, Interior Design, or possibly Education. But where's the money? As an Architect (which would be my first choice), I could be making an average of about $50-60,000 in just a few years....compared to the $300,000 I could make as a doctor.

I'm just not sure which way to go. I want my family to be proud of me and see that I did something with my life since I'm a first generation college student....and I just don't think that they'll think much of me if I'm not something BIG, like a doctor, lawyer, or business woman!  

money and prestige are shitty reasons to major in something and you'll just end up a well-respected, rich depressive

Post edited at 6:49 pm on Sep. 13, 2008 by Permious

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jesus christ was a cunt and a rapist

do something you like to do not because money wants you to do it.

Permious is right. You are being a silly cunt, silly cunt.

Post edited at 6:52 pm on Sep. 13, 2008 by Doghouse

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Rise up; this matter is in your hands.

you need to really, really, be into medicine to succeed at getting through medical school.. Be an architchet.. 50k to start is really, really high and it's a good honorable career.

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"somethings you lose, somethings you just give away"