Is it to early to be thinking about my career?If not, what classes should I take in Junior to help my career?
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No, it's not early to thinking about your career. In fact, it's a lot better so you could prepare for your goals ahead and be successful in the near future. Take your time to ponder about the things you love, and learn to achieve them. Nothing's impossible if you just believe in yourself and your own capabilities. Good luck! =)
342549
Awwww gee, at 21 you're just barely getting out of the starting gate. It's a good time to think about your goals, and where you'd like to be in your life in 5, 10, 15 years, etc. It's the best time to start out at those "entry level" jobs that will give you experience to move up to the big-paying jobs later. Also, if you haven't had any college education, now is the time to think and plan for it. If not, when you're 40 you'll still feel the feeling you feel now at 21 when you're still slingin' burgers or stuck in a job that you absolutely hate. But it's NEVER too late to go to school. However, the younger you start, the more you retain (an element of human development) and the better chance you have to move up the ladder at a relatively young age. Good luck.
551846
I thought about this a lot when I was your age, and for a few years after.  It's normal to think about this, since you're in a transitional period in your life.  You're finishing basic schooling and getting ready to go out into the world for either further schooling or into the job world.  Basically, you're going out on your own either way, and it's scary.  You start thinking about getting older, and what the future may hold for you.  The uncertainty is what leads you into thinking about the finality of your life, and the inevitablity of your "impending doom".  These thoughts will pass as you set your goals, start working toward them, and start accomplishing things.  The secret is: don't let yourself sit around and think about it too much!  Keep busy, and keep your mind occupied with other things.
924604
Starting looking now and attend the career fairs at your college. Ask an instructor you admire for ideas also. Also communicate w/your classmates bc you're all in the same boat.  Many colleges have career centers on the same grounds.
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Niza,\n\nAs a former university career counselor, I've answered this question a LOT for many students.  Ask yourself the following questions:\n\n1.  Do you feel anxious or panicky when you're in class, turning in a paper, or taking a test in that major?\n\n2.  Do you find yourself daydreaming about other classes you'd LOVE to be taking right now, but can't?\n\n3.  Does your dream job seem better suited or connected to a different major?\n\n4.  Are you majoring in this area because you feel you "owe it" to your parents, since they're paying for school?\n\n5.  Are your parents pressuring you to be in this major, though you really don't enjoy it?\n\n6.  Are your grades not so great in your major, but terrific in classes related to a different major?\n\n7.  Do you skip classes in your major, but go to your favorite (non-major) classes?\n\n8.  And, are you in this major not because you love it, but because you think it's "practical" - in other words, you think it's a solid lead for a job after graduation, it pays a lot of money, etc.?\n\nThe more you answer yes, the better chance this major is not for you.  Students feel challenged and often scared they've picked the wrong major.  What I've learned is - here's the secret:\n\nOften it's not the major that matters in your ultimate career choice, but the experience you gain while still in college (ie. internships, externships, research, volunteer work) that matters to employers looking to hire.\n\nYes, there are fields where you really ought to choose the obvious major (you'll be an accountant lots easier if you major in accounting) but in other careers, there are many paths to get there.  \n\nSince you're in school such a long time, I generally recommend to study something you love to learn about, and bolster it with other classes that can aid your career or support your path.  THEN, get yourself to career services, and squeeze and squeeze and squeeze out every service you can use to help you get internships, summer jobs, externships in your career field.  \n\nSomeday your college years will mean less and less on a resume.  What employers will care about is your experience.  So, pick something you love, and then start getting some experience!\n\nBest of luck,\n\nMichelle Watson Gellas\n(former career counselor for Villanova University, Lehigh University, Ursinus College, and Loyola Marymount University)
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Imagine that you have graduated college and you need to get a job RIGHT NOW.  The pressure is on....so you have to decide, you should  look in the paper or yahoo hot-jobs under different sections and see if anything looks appealing.  The first thing you need to do is eliminate something.  There are a few basic categories of careers: Finance, business, medicine, psychology.  Many people go with psych cause it's easy and interesting to study in college (but remember  picture yourself out of college) but once you get out unless you get your PhD or become a therapist ect, there's not much you can do with that.  So then take medicine, can you see yourself as a doctor or a nurse?   Or can you see more possibilities and expansion in business or finance.  If you want to work for a company maybe you should go with business cause in business there are so many different branches that you can explore.  I hope this helps but ultimately you need to eliminate things before just choosing something.   Just get a bachelors in something broad enough to be appealing for many different companies or whatever broad field you find desirable
860323
My advice is not to plan out your entire future right now. When you get to college (and go anywhere you want--choose a place you like for lots of reasons, not just their psych department), try lots of things. You might find you like something else better.
889747
I loved my first week of college. Work load really depends on how many classes you are taking. 12 hours isn't too bad. Good luck and hope you enjoy your college life. It goes by SOOO fast. I'm a junior right now and feel like my life has just flown by!
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My daughter didn't know what she wanted to do after graduating high school, so spent the next year working in a resort community. After getting to know the police officers there, she started to look into being a police officer. She's now close to graduating from college, and is attending the police academy. What I'm saying is that many kids don't know what they want to be until they get involved with something. Then, their natural talents kick in, and they begin to realize what they're good at. So, look at your talents. What are you really into? What feels more like fun than work? I think it's great to hear someone say that they get to work at what they love and ,oh by the way, they get paid to do it too! When you're excited about your job, you know that that's where you need to be. Whether that's waitressing or wheeling & dealing with corporations, enjoying your job is much better for you all around. Of course, having ANY job now days is better than nothing. I guess you need to look at the reasons behind you wanting to transfer. Don't just go to a college because of where it's located. That can get boring really quick. Look at what they have to offer. Also, look at your own talents. Line up what you have with what these colleges have to offer and see what sticks out. If your grades have been really decent, most colleges would be glad to have you. If your grades weren't so hot, you might consider going to a tech school, and get trained for a specific trade. It's cheaper and quicker. Hope you have much success in your career choice. <*)))><
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I think it is perfectly fine that you are interested in your future. I don't think you need to obsess over it though. Keep in mind that you have many life experiences ahead of you and most likely will change your mind many, many times before you actually choose and train for a career.\n\nThe best advice I have ever heard (and did not heed) was to choose something you love. If you do that, you will have the drive and passion to be successful. It does not matter if others think it stupid or unlikely, if you feel strongly enough about it to pursue it passionately.\n\nIn the meantime, realize that this phase of your life is about discovery rather than deciding.
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Keep your end goal in mind (graduation, college, a good career).  During the day to day work, it will be easy to forget, but you must remind yourself to stay on task.  That's the way a lot of people fall short of their dreams.
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First let me say, you are not alone.  Many people out there are also stuck in the mire of what to do and how to balance that out with the lifestyle that they would like to have.  \n\nLet's consider a few of the following questions:\n1.  What is it that you enjoy doing?  What do you do, that when you do it, you totally lose track of time?\n2.  Do you know your strengths?  There is a great book out there called, "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham that you can buy and it has an assessment to go along with it that helps you learn what your talents are.\n3.  I would encourage you to review the following site for job outlook, definitions, etc.  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ .  The site is run by the US Dept. of Labor and you can learn a lot about jobs and the job forecast.\n4.  Personality:  http://www.typefocus.com/   There is a free assessment that helps you better understand your personality preferences.  \n5.  I would also recommend visiting the local junior/community college in your area.  They have workshops and courses you could take that could be helpful in aiding your career planning and decision-making.\n\nThe key to finding a career that is fulfilling starts with your own self-awareness.  What do you like?  What are you interested in?  What are your strengths?  What do you value?  What means the most to you? \n\nAnswering those questions and furthering your own self-awareness will be key in making well-informed decisions.  Most people have a hard time articulating responses to those questions.  But believe me, when you do, you will be motivated to persist towards achieving the fulfilling career that is best suited for you!\n\nI hope this helps!
44085
okay im a junior my perents use to have to push me and push me to work hard in school. now i push myself to do the best i can. i dont know how old you are but as you get older college comes up faster then you think and you should start getting serious about school... my opinion though everyone has their own
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Take your basic requirements first.  It not only helps to get them out of the way, but it also buys you some time to get familiar with a variety of disciplines so you can see what you really like before you declare your major!\n\nGetting your basics done first allows you to concentrate on what you REALLY like as a Jr. and Sr.\n\nTrust me on this one......I'm a person who knows.
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Lucky you.  If you're planning on staying in school, though, I'd recommend you worry less about pay and more about flexible work hours and not getting overworked (20 hours a week is enough, if not too much).  A lot of folks ruin their college experience and finish without being able to think as well as they should because they jump into a job too soon.
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If you wrote your question and comments yourself, I'd say you have some pretty good skills!  You sound as if you are able to put some serious thought into this and able to consider what might be the best thing to do.  If you have not already done so, have a serious discussion about this with your parents and your guidance counselor if your school has one.\n\nYou have to take control of your own destiny.  You still have some time to work on skills.  Check out the possibilities of getting some tutoring.  Many communities have options for free tutoring through volunteers.  Your high school may have a program where students tutor other students.  If not, maybe this can be your opportunity to see if you can get one started.  Does your high school offer an option where you could take an extra year to complete high school?  This is an excellent option for many students.  Also, I bellieve there are study guides available for those tests?  Get a study guide and start working on it.  Get help with it, and see what happens.\n\nI would suggest you try to really figure out what it is you want to do in college.  Based upon your level of ability, and if you truly "test just high enough to exit special education" then you have to figure out if your first choice is a reasonable option for you.  If your first choice turns out to not be a reasonable option (as happens with lots of students), then see if there is some related field or career that would be of interest to you that is a reasonable choice. Remember that today people change jobs frequently, often try many things before they get to the one that is best for them.  Keep your mind and options open.\n\nI would suggest you not permit yourself to put energy into feeling deprived or blaming anyone.  The past happened, and is past - it can't come back.  Take control of your life and begin to work toward what you want.  That's where you need to put your energy.  Make the most of each day and move forward in samll steps.  Face life and your future positively and assertively.  \n\nThe past is history, tomorrow's a mystery.  Today is a gift - that's why we call it the present.  Do and be your best today.  Work toward your goals.  Tomorrow will come, and if you do your best today, tomorrow will take care of itself.\n\nGood luck with the days ahead.  I wish you all the best in you future.
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You should wear what you usually wear.  If it's something "professional", great.  If not, that's great too.  I had people show up for my first class in sweats and a tank top - and they were some of the most interesting, and most successful, people in the class.  It's not about what you wear, it's about the attitude you present.  Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to the people you're sitting next to - odds are they're just as nervous as you are.  Ask them where they're from, what they're majoring in, why they chose this college, etc.  Class is one of the best places to meet new people - and it's always nice to know people in your class, should you miss a day, or need help with homework.  Most of all - have FUN!  College is some of the best years of your life - don't waste them being nervous!