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<Table><TR><TD Style=Filter:glow(Color=blue, strength=3)><h1><Font Size=2, Color="white">I am absolutely sure I want to go to college. I need to start ASAP because I have a 10 month old boy and will have another in 3 months. I have absolutely no idea what I want to go for. I have entertained many ideas and have even told friends/family that that's what I'm going for. A couple months later, I pick something else and tell them that's what I'm going to do. In the past year, I've wanted to do the following: Doctor, Nurse, Pilot, Carpenter, Computer Science Major, Computer Programmer (Video Games), Computer Graphics and Animation (Video Games/Movies). How do I decide??? What do I do??? <font size=6, color="red">HELP!!</font></font></h1></TD></Table>
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Go for something with a future that you think you can stand in ten years. A job that lets you develope yourself and your skills and no shirt term job.
To me, if you have what is needed computer graphics and animation sounds fun. Even the booring stuff is ok to do, and the pay is decent. Other than that, only you can decide what you want to do! Best of luck! ------------------ http://wolfgir.najk.net/wolfie.gif Yawning lazywolf dreaming about nice little fairies...zzzzz Wolfgirs lair once-upon-a-paper |
I'm going to give the opposite advice to Wolfgir! (no offence! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif)
Having just got my degree (archaeology, with no career prospects), I would say do something you enjoy. It's the enjoyment that keeps you going at the end of the day. No way could I have stuck out 4 years of accountancy. And if you can have both prospects and enjoyment, you're lucky indeed! ------------------ http://www.gldb.com/wayno/e1.jpg Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Epona of The Laughing Hyenas |
I'm going with Epona too. (Sorry Wolfie!) Go with something you'll enjoy for the rest of your days. If you like videogames so much be a programmer. (And no i'm not saying that cause that's what i'm going to do.) If you enjoy helping people be a doctor. As long as you can enjoy your job it's fine.
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Um, I'm not sure, but I think that is what Wolfgir was meaning, guys. Find something that's both fun AND has good job stability.
Yes, do not bury yourself in something you HATE, even though the pay may be good. I don't think there's many people who, on their deathbeds, say "I wish I had made more money." A suggestion: since you obviously are interested in medical (Doctor, Nurse) and computers, have you thought about maybe a career in 3D Medical Imaging systems? More and more medical is going computerized nowadays. Might be worth a look. Cheers, and best wishes to you on your upcoming decision. Oh, and BTW: you really don't have to nail down anything until your 3rd year. That's what the first 2 years of college are about; getting the core courses out of the way and letting you take electives to find out what you really want to do. Go in as an "undecided" and shop around in your areas of interest until you find something that really grabs you. ------------------ http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/saz.gif |
get as much financial and support information as you can
first I would recommend for you to create a list of the positions you are eying on.... next/under each position, write pros and cons about it, if there will be continuing demand for that position up to 10 years, and what you like about it. I would narrow it down to two positions to study for in case. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif ------------------ http://imagehosting.bidbay.com/image.php3?imgID=505256 get away from my homepage |
Dutk As they keep on telling me (over and over again)
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You have to pick one thing (ok maybe two for a double major http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif) and make it something you will enjoy. I studied Chemistry for 4 years and was only 20 credits shy of my degree, but after much thought I decided it was not what I wanted to do. So I took 3 years off and finally went back and got my Econ degree. It is something I enjoyed studying...I might not use it for much (pretty worthless w/out at least an MS or PhD) but I enjoyed it and it does come in handy for other things (finance, accounting...) Only you can choose what you wish to pursue, but you have to pick something and just run with it, otherwise you will drive yourself nuts trying to decide, b/c no matter what you will always feel that there might be something better. Trust me on this, been there done that http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif BTW what school(s) are you looking at? As you can see from my profile I live in the Cities and attended Metro State...my wife went to the U, and I also have friends that attend St. Thomas...let me know and perhaps I can help in someway. ------------------ http://www.bestanimations.com/fantas.../dragon-04.gif Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time |
I know this may sound strange but go see the career councilor and take the tests. With a good councilor you can find something you'll enjoy and be suited for. Besides the average college student changes there major 4 times ! I meandered through most of my college career, and its better to be focused.
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Do what you are most passionate about.
You'll never regret being able to make it part of your career. I have got a lot of studies under my belt for no other purpose than to be self-sufficient but when it comes to a career and a retirement, go with your passion so that you can enjoy what you are doing up to that day when you can retire and relax. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif Congrats on the kids BTW! There is your motivation LOL, now all you have to do is provide the inspiration. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif Best of Luck To You! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...s/EEhearts.gif ------------------ http://members.aol.com/lasttrueprincess/images/ltp4.gif You know childhood is over when a puddle seems like an obstacle instead of an opportunity. Is Too! Is Not! Is Too! Is Not! |
I am not saying there is no such a thing as Programmer, but in college, they dont teach you how to make games. they introudce you to algorithms, object oriented programming, graphical design, net work, etc etc. to work in vedio game industry is something you must pick up at your own time. and i doubt one would enjoy working with pure programs so much.
I want to tell you this: there are three things i think you must consider. your own situation, your own interest, your carrer's future. your own situation inculdes your limit and potentials. how far can you go in MBA? can you be a PH.D speech theropist? do you really have time to work on huge research project at physics lab (since you have two children) your own interest, that is, what do you like to do. if you like to make vedio games, then start consult with ppl who work at vedio game company NOW. and once you found something you like, GO FOR IT. last is your carrer plan's future: working on computer industry has a very very terrible disadvantage. you must constantly adjust yourself to the ever changing technology. if you dont learn, you will be ridded by the society, unlike lawers, economist, finance consultant. (those guys have an easier time) also, when you already worked 10 years at computer industry, you might gain enough exprience to be manager something. thats when you lose your job, because most companies dont need so many managers. for the past ten years, there has been millions of computer science graduates, and by the time you worked ten years, ppl who can be qualified for supervising numbers like ants. can you take on the competetion? most companies dont need to hire you, you know? they can hire young graduates (who are energetic, and fast thinking) to do the job you did before, and you will not be garaunteed to have a better job. think of it carefully the way out, is to open your own business, and be a boss yourself. or, you might need some skills other than computer-related. a MBA degree is ideal, but not easy. second major in ecnomics or finance would help just my suggestions [This message has been edited by 250 (edited 08-24-2001).] |
Personally, I would NEVER want to program games. It really takes someone special to do that...to have a special love for the field. Otherwise, why would they:
1) put their lives and savings and financial backing on the line, hoping that a title will "sell" no matter how wild the likelihood of that is 2) produce a work of art that no matter how great it is, someone somewhere is going to be complaining about it 3) never really get to enjoy the fruits of their efforts, since 99% of the intake of one good seller goes to finance the next projects in line? Just a few points...but remember, you REALLY have to love what you're doing with game design and development. It's like producing a movie...it's a deal of the deck. ------------------ http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/saz.gif |
I will suggest that you get a book called "What color is your parachute?" Even if the book is targetted at audiences trying to find a job, they have a very good self-assessment sheet in it. You can use it to figure out what interests you and what you'd like to do for a living... From there, you can figure out what you'd like to study... BTW: you never know, you might not have to go to College or University.
The important thing is to figure out a career that is pleasing, enjoyable and where you know you'll be able to get in! |
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