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Teachers and Students => Careers advice => Topic started by: The Golden Girl =D on June 13, 2010, 06:26:45 pm
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i'm an IG student as y'all kno ...next year i'll be taking AS level , and i've been told by some of my friends that what u take in AS level has to be thnig u'll be studyin in college cuz that'll help u alot ... well the thing is i;m confused bt the course i wanna take as in what i wanna be in the future ......
i am really interested in Psychology , cuz i LOOOOVE helpin people and some of my friends tell me there problems and i have the best solutions *they r things i come up at that moment By the way or of my experience or my parents prior advice* .......but dady wants me to study accounting cuz he is obviously an accountant *all my sisters take commerce due to dad's desire and theirs* .....(By the way dad never forces us to get into a course if we don't wish to)
i'm also interested in studyin Tele-communication Engineering cuz of the salary lol and maybe cuz it's physics ..idk
ohh and i forgot to mention , dad and mom ar TOTALLY agianst the idea of Psychology .
i'm so frickin confused and don't kno what to do in AS level next year , so umm can anyone plz help i really ned help , it's MY FUTURE we're talkin abt!!
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i'm an IG student as y'all kno ...next year i'll be taking AS level , and i've been told by some of my friends that what u take in AS level has to be thnig u'll be studyin in college cuz that'll help u alot ... well the thing is i;m confused bt the course i wanna take as in what i wanna be in the future ......
i am really interested in Psychology , cuz i LOOOOVE helpin people and some of my friends tell me there problems and i have the best solutions *they r things i come up at that moment By the way or of my experience or my parents prior advice* .......but dady wants me to study accounting cuz he is obviously an accountant *all my sisters take commerce due to dad's desire and theirs* .....(By the way dad never forces us to get into a course if we don't wish to)
i'm also interested in studyin Tele-communication Engineering cuz of the salary lol and maybe cuz it's physics ..idk
ohh and i forgot to mention , dad and mom ar TOTALLY agianst the idea of Psychology .
i'm so frickin confused and don't kno what to do in AS level next year , so umm can anyone plz help i really ned help , it's MY FUTURE we're talkin abt!!
I helped a friend with this decision....
And her parents accepted the decision.
In the end, you never know what you like, unless you really try it. Psychology is very useful for personal life, as well a professional. But what will you ultimately be? That is the real question.
I mean, if you are going to go after a high profile job, with A LOT of pay, then a commercial job is most adequate. I understand these parents, and often they do not understand the motives behind your decisions.
Perhaps you can discuss this with Roxy(she took psychology), or Mony, they are very good at helping people decide on this. But, you can come to me, and perhaps, you also need to start asking the real questions, and that is Who you are, and who you intend to become. Often, you need to pave your own path, to become distinct from the others.
Often subjects can be more deceiving, because ultimately the job may be a lot of fun....
And I understand your parent's concern. But with proper reason, and the faith they entrust in you, you will come to make the right decision. iA.
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hey :) it's true what u take in ur alevels is important, but not like THAT important that you can't change your mind later on. Ex: If you take science subjects now, you can still change your mind after a-levels and go into a commerce course at uni, but vice versa wouldn't be possible.As in taking a commerce a-level might not gain you entry into science courses at uni. However, knowing what you want to do in the future specifically will inshaAllah define how to prepare from now for it.
I'd say you should follow where your interests lie. where you find some sort of personal enthusiasm/passion. Something you can do ALL the time and not get bored :D which in your case seems to be PSYCHOLOGY. :-X
If you want to become a psychologist, you should probably take a combo of the science subjects, psychology/maths in your a-levels. But it involves long years of study, as opposed to accounting where you'll probably be getting your first real job earlier. Google up what both careers involve, what you'd have to study, look up the a-level requirements at the uni you hope to go to :) I've heard some unis in egypt don't even need A-Levels :o
Abt the engineering thing, I wldn't do it if it's just for the heck of it, along the lines of " pays good salary, don't mind physics, why not?...."
Think of yourself 10-15 years from now working in the profession you're considering, are you enthusiastic abt going to work everyday? or is it just "3adi" (is tht how u spell it? ;D
Oh and about your parents , being a psychologist would be like being a doctor. maybe that'll make them more welcome to your ideas :-\I think physicians earn more than engineers too.
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I helped a friend with this decision....
And her parents accepted the decision.
In the end, you never know what you like, unless you really try it. Psychology is very useful for personal life, as well a professional. But what will you ultimately be? That is the real question.
I mean, if you are going to go after a high profile job, with A LOT of pay, then a commercial job is most adequate. I understand these parents, and often they do not understand the motives behind your decisions.
Perhaps you can discuss this with Roxy(she took psychology), or Mony, they are very good at helping people decide on this. But, you can come to me, and perhaps, you also need to start asking the real questions, and that is Who you are, and who you intend to become. Often, you need to pave your own path, to become distinct from the others.
Often subjects can be more deceiving, because ultimately the job may be a lot of fun....
And I understand your parent's concern. But with proper reason, and the faith they entrust in you, you will come to make the right decision. iA.
if u can help me , well then plz do :D ..... roxy is busy i guess and mony ,wel she's in hols don't wanna ruin it for her :)
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hey :) it's true what u take in ur alevels is important, but not like THAT important that you can't change your mind later on. Ex: If you take science subjects now, you can still change your mind after a-levels and go into a commerce course at uni, but vice versa wouldn't be possible.As in taking a commerce a-level might not gain you entry into science courses at uni. However, knowing what you want to do in the future specifically will inshaAllah define how to prepare from now for it.
I'd say you should follow where your interests lie. where you find some sort of personal enthusiasm/passion. Something you can do ALL the time and not get bored :D which in your case seems to be PSYCHOLOGY. :-X
If you want to become a psychologist, you should probably take a combo of the science subjects, psychology/maths in your a-levels. But it involves long years of study, as opposed to accounting where you'll probably be getting your first real job earlier. Google up what both careers involve, what you'd have to study, look up the a-level requirements at the uni you hope to go to :) I've heard some unis in egypt don't even need A-Levels :o
Abt the engineering thing, I wldn't do it if it's just for the heck of it, along the lines of " pays good salary, don't mind physics, why not?...."
Think of yourself 10-15 years from now working in the profession you're considering, are you enthusiastic abt going to work everyday? or is it just "3adi" (is tht how u spell it? ;D
Oh and about your parents , being a psychologist would be like being a doctor. maybe that'll make them more welcome to your ideas :-\I think physicians earn more than engineers too.
thx alot mate ;)
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Do want you want to do in life. If you dont you will only regret it later on in life..
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Do want you want to do in life. If you dont you will only regret it later on in life..
can u plz elaborate and xplain a lil bit :-\
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He means you have to research into yourself... And figure what do you WANT or have a BURNING DESIRE to do! If you go at the 'present opportunity', which may not as well be what you WANT, you may regret later that you didn't do what you wanted to do. :)
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He means you have to research into yourself... And figure what do you WANT or have a BURNING DESIRE to do! If you go at the 'present opportunity', which may not as well be what you WANT, you may regret later that you didn't do what you wanted to do. :)
ahh okay ..thx By the way :D
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Though we sometimes choose the path that have the most opportunities at the moment but then again if its not your passion, you will be miserable for for the whole life of your career.
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So, GG - i guess, da confusion abt your future is over?
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So, GG - i guess, da confusion abt your future is over?
Not really . I took Physics since it's My favorite subject Plus because of the Salary i was talking about :P
I took Chemistry since i was kind of freaked out from the Idea of having a LONG syllabus Again . and i took Math since MOST colleges demand it .
But as for my future , Not even close :-\ :-X ...I even started having this weird idea of becoming a translator
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So ya :-[
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Why do I've a feeling u can be a great engineer? :-\
Ever thought of it?
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Why do I've a feeling u can be a great engineer? :-\
Ever thought of it?
Yes I did but Which Major ? *As in is it Mechanical , electrical ...... Engineering * ? :-\
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That depends on what fascinates u... as 4 my opinion go 4 mechanical. :)
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frm my opinion, see if maths good 4 u. if it is then onto smth which relates maths.
if statistics in maths is good then go on to research.
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I ain't taking statistics I'm taking Mechanics *M1*
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then go for mechanical, automobile, etc.
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then go for mechanical, automobile, etc.
Yes i took that cuz that's the ONLY thing Available in my school/where I live tbh -.-
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okay, sad 4 u.
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Dont take subjects based on future prospects and the dosh that can be made.
Take subjects that you love. School and university are not about passing a test but about LEARNING something.
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OK guys can u thnk of a career in which u need chemistry, biology, math, and french all together. Cause i love all these subjects and i have no clue what i wanna become either and i dont have much time left. I need to decide fast ???
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OK guys can u thnk of a career in which u need chemistry, biology, math, and french all together. Cause i love all these subjects and i have no clue what i wanna become either and i dont have much time left. I need to decide fast ???
Biomedical engineering - working in a french company ;)
You need to research and find out for yourself.
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why not go for medicals? :-\
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why not go for medicals? :-\
medicals as in doctorate??? M.B.B.S.??
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He means you have to research into yourself... And figure what do you WANT or have a BURNING DESIRE to do! If you go at the 'present opportunity', which may not as well be what you WANT, you may regret later that you didn't do what you wanted to do. :)
i don't totally agree that you always regret, it's not always too late,
one of my fathers friend was a doctor and is now works with computers,
we asked him why he said he worked in a thailand hospital in special section where they
bring immature babies and a lot died so he got tired of blood and know is some type of computer guy. :-\
you read about different people, i heard about a egyptian man who liked journalism but went into medicine for
his parents wishes but he worked both at the same time, then a law was was stated that you could have only
one job, he chose journalism. :o
I still dont know what i want to do?
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medicals as in doctorate??? M.B.B.S.??
Yes. M.B.B.S - You like the subjects that are required for it. Well, you have to include physics, too.
We dont know what future has in store for us. Play at your strengths. :)
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i don't totally agree that you always regret, it's not always too late,
one of my fathers friend was a doctor and is now works with computers,
we asked him why he said he worked in a thailand hospital in special section where they
bring immature babies and a lot died so he got tired of blood and know is some type of computer guy. :-\
you read about different people, i heard about a egyptian man who liked journalism but went into medicine for
his parents wishes but he worked both at the same time, then a law was was stated that you could have only
one job, he chose journalism. :o
I still dont know what i want to do?
Wallahi Ana makint 2a3rif hal 2ashya2 ..... Ib9ara7a Ana kind of Kaman :-\ :-X
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I also loved psychology but had the same reason as for you :P
So have you been able to decide...?
I know you are already doing your A-levels :d but for uni I mean?
I thought I was the only one who isnt sure of the career to go into 'cause everyone in my family is like I want to be this and that and all, they all know what to do and I used to ask myself why dont I know.. ???
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I also loved psychology but had the same reason as for you :P
So have you been able to decide...?
I know you are already doing your A-levels :d but for uni I mean?
I thought I was the only one who isnt sure of the career to go into 'cause everyone in my family is like I want to be this and that and all, they all know what to do and I used to ask myself why dont I know.. ???
I know right =.=
I've actually forgot about it but well Now I'm actually back to thinking but I still have to do some thinking and searching you see.
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im planning to go into Medical Genetics
i hope things work out well for all u guys!!! :)
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im planning to go into Medical Genetics
i hope things work out well for all u guys!!! :)
Which uni? im also into medicine and somehow genetics :/
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Which uni? im also into medicine and somehow genetics :/
im confused about the universities too!! ??? DO u know any good medical colleges in India???
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im confused about the universities too!! ??? DO u know any good medical colleges in India???
Oops sorry no idea....but I was worried about US ? :-\
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im confused about the universities too!! ??? DO u know any good medical colleges in India???
I have heard that education in india is good, Try researching or asking people around you
Sorry I dont really know about a specific uni over there