i have absolutley no idea, and being a sophmore, i should probably figure it out.. -_-
A lot of people on here aren't in high school anymore...
I wanna be in the CSI :D
Getting a job is one.
Best way to confuse most adults? Ask them what they want to be when they grow up. ;D
Graduated Long ago, in a land about 5 miles from here. I didn't know what I wanted to be when I graduated. I like where I wound up though. :D
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 19, 2008, 08:29:32 PM
Best way to confuse most adults? Ask them what they want to be when they grow up. ;D
lol. I've got to use that on some people. :D
It's funny. Everyone always thought I would go into 'art' including myself.
I now find myself despising 'art' and working on a major in law.
No, not "OMG!1!!1! Criminal justice like in CSI." Law, just law.
Did not see that coming.
shophomore in high skool and ur trippin? lol.
SATs are in jr. year. that's when you start trippin since you apply in the fall/ winter of senior year.
you're safe for another year, calm down.
after i get out of high school, i want to go to cal poly like my big bro =D. unfortunately that didn't come true and i went to de anza then transferred to sjsu. :(
Really? That's a relief
I did exactly what I wanted to do, PARTY!!! I did that for about 6 years and then finally got serious about my life and went back to school. I don't have any regrets, I enjoyed every minute of it.
I have been out of HS since 06 (though my looks say otherwise) but I plan to be a psychology major with possibly and english minor in lit
I wasn't sure back then, now I thinking of becoming a game designer or game programmer
Class of 05 here.
All I want is to be rich
Y'all are babies. ;D
I just applied to Cal Poly for grad school, what.
You still have time to decide what you want to do, but at the same time it doesnt hurt to brain storm some ideas. Not sure how the system works now a days but back when I was in school I was suggested to take the SAT's until I got a score I was happy with. So if is still the case try to take them a few times ;D
you mean theres life after high school?
whoa... thats deep.
Seriously, maturity isnt about being in school or not.
you should be ALWAYS learning whether in a class room, out in the world or behind a computer screen.
At the moment, I'm an office monkey. But there always a side quest I'm always willing to take.
Quote from: DemonLordZabuza on June 20, 2008, 08:14:47 AM
You still have time to decide what you want to do, but at the same time it doesnt hurt to brain storm some ideas. Not sure how the system works now a days but back when I was in school I was suggested to take the SAT's until I got a score I was happy with. So if is still the case try to take them a few times ;D
Now a days, the SAT is essentially close to pointless.
Or so my teachers say.
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on June 20, 2008, 11:51:18 AM
Quote from: DemonLordZabuza on June 20, 2008, 08:14:47 AM
You still have time to decide what you want to do, but at the same time it doesnt hurt to brain storm some ideas. Not sure how the system works now a days but back when I was in school I was suggested to take the SAT's until I got a score I was happy with. So if is still the case try to take them a few times ;D
Now a days, the SAT is essentially close to pointless.
Or so my teachers say.
-_- and yet i'm still paying close to 200$ for it
sat I, retake, both sat II's....
ABABAKJSAOI
annoying.
Everything I want to do is either not possible, illegal, or doesn't exist. So I have no idea what I want to do after I graduate :P
Psssh. I've been 2 years into college and still don't know what the hell I want to do. Just taking classes, exploring around until I feel that I need to make a set decision. I've been through many interests in terms of looking for a career, and I mean dozens. Just filling out GEs and going for the heck of it once next semester rolls in. Taking about 16 units, not too much, not too little. I still have time.
Though, I wish I had a goal and drive from the beginning, though. I would've graduated at 19. :,(
I've known what I wanted to do since 1st grade.
Quote from: mDuo13 on June 20, 2008, 01:22:44 PM
I've known what I wanted to do since 1st grade.
and that is?
Quote from: questionette on June 20, 2008, 11:53:01 AM
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on June 20, 2008, 11:51:18 AM
Quote from: DemonLordZabuza on June 20, 2008, 08:14:47 AM
You still have time to decide what you want to do, but at the same time it doesnt hurt to brain storm some ideas. Not sure how the system works now a days but back when I was in school I was suggested to take the SAT's until I got a score I was happy with. So if is still the case try to take them a few times ;D
Now a days, the SAT is essentially close to pointless.
Or so my teachers say.
-_- and yet i'm still paying close to 200$ for it
sat I, retake, both sat II's....
ABABAKJSAOI
annoying.
Now THAT sucks.
Hell, when I grow up, I want to be a Witch-Doctor!!!
I kinda wanna be a graphic designer
And then I realize what a lot of their paychecks look like.
Quote from: questionette on June 21, 2008, 12:38:30 AM
I kinda wanna be a graphic designer
And then I realize what a lot of their paychecks look like.
I've heard that really good graphic designers do make bank, but that it's a VERY competitive field and for every successful graphic designer there about 10 who need a second job.
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 12:01:55 PM
Quote from: questionette on June 21, 2008, 12:38:30 AM
I kinda wanna be a graphic designer
And then I realize what a lot of their paychecks look like.
I've heard that really good graphic designers do make bank, but that it's a VERY competitive field and for every successful graphic designer there about 10 who need a second job.
Lol. You need to stress the "VERY COMPETITIVE" part a little more. In graphic design, the majority of people don't do well... many of which don't even get jobs in their field. In an art major, you have to acknowledge the fact that you will be leading a life of uncertainty if you don't have anything that guarantees success for you, and you DO need talent and the ability to successfully contribute your work into good marketing. Another reason why graphic design is so competitive is because... many people choose to do it, thus the percentage of failing is a lot higher.
Art majors are somewhat whimsical, and it'd be awesome to be successful in one... but again, is VERY uncertain. I wanted to be a studio engineer, majoring in audio engineering, spending times learning programs, recording equipment, acoustics, etc... and realized that I could just use it as a hobby and choose a more stable and liberating major. If I become good enough IN art, then I wouldn't need to pay for a degree-- either I'd get an awesome scholarship or have a way to skip certain processes because I was certainly successful in that field above a majority, but that isn't the case.
I was supposed to be something? Dang I've just been playing video games for the 12 years since. :P
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 21, 2008, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 12:01:55 PM
Quote from: questionette on June 21, 2008, 12:38:30 AM
I kinda wanna be a graphic designer
And then I realize what a lot of their paychecks look like.
I've heard that really good graphic designers do make bank, but that it's a VERY competitive field and for every successful graphic designer there about 10 who need a second job.
Lol. You need to stress the "VERY COMPETITIVE" part a little more. In graphic design, the majority of people don't do well... many of which don't even get jobs in their field. In an art major, you have to acknowledge the fact that you will be leading a life of uncertainty if you don't have anything that guarantees success for you, and you DO need talent and the ability to successfully contribute your work into good marketing. Another reason why graphic design is so competitive is because... many people choose to do it, thus the percentage of failing is a lot higher.
Art majors are somewhat whimsical, and it'd be awesome to be successful in one... but again, is VERY uncertain. I wanted to be a studio engineer, majoring in audio engineering, spending times learning programs, recording equipment, acoustics, etc... and realized that I could just use it as a hobby and choose a more stable and liberating major. If I become good enough IN art, then I wouldn't need to pay for a degree-- either I'd get an awesome scholarship or have a way to skip certain processes because I was certainly successful in that field above a majority, but that isn't the case.
Adding on to that - from what I've learned going to an art school for a year and a half, sometimes it's not WHAT you know that'll net you a job in any field; sometimes it's WHO you know. A diploma is all nice and good, but if you can't get people to see that diploma, you're better off using the backside of it as stationery. I'm not saying that a diploma is useless, because it does prove that you've learned the minimums of what's to be expected of a person in your field. Connections in the industry, however, can sometimes take you farther than what a piece of paper can.
Quote from: Emerge on June 21, 2008, 05:06:09 PM
Adding on to that - from what I've learned going to an art school for a year and a half, sometimes it's not WHAT you know that'll net you a job in any field; sometimes it's WHO you know. A diploma is all nice and good, but if you can't get people to see that diploma, you're better off using the backside of it as stationery. I'm not saying that a diploma is useless, because it does prove that you've learned the minimums of what's to be expected of a person in your field. Connections in the industry, however, can sometimes take you farther than what a piece of paper can.
Ah, forgot to add that. While it's good to have a degree, having connections is always a big big BIG plus, if not almost mandatory in some cases. Everything else counts in your ability, work ethic, and sad to say... luck. Of course, this all varies depending on what you want to do.
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 21, 2008, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 12:01:55 PM
Quote from: questionette on June 21, 2008, 12:38:30 AM
I kinda wanna be a graphic designer
And then I realize what a lot of their paychecks look like.
I've heard that really good graphic designers do make bank, but that it's a VERY competitive field and for every successful graphic designer there about 10 who need a second job.
Lol. You need to stress the "VERY COMPETITIVE" part a little more. In graphic design, the majority of people don't do well... many of which don't even get jobs in their field. In an art major, you have to acknowledge the fact that you will be leading a life of uncertainty if you don't have anything that guarantees success for you, and you DO need talent and the ability to successfully contribute your work into good marketing. Another reason why graphic design is so competitive is because... many people choose to do it, thus the percentage of failing is a lot higher.
Art majors are somewhat whimsical, and it'd be awesome to be successful in one... but again, is VERY uncertain. I wanted to be a studio engineer, majoring in audio engineering, spending times learning programs, recording equipment, acoustics, etc... and realized that I could just use it as a hobby and choose a more stable and liberating major. If I become good enough IN art, then I wouldn't need to pay for a degree-- either I'd get an awesome scholarship or have a way to skip certain processes because I was certainly successful in that field above a majority, but that isn't the case.
Don't get me started on 'art' majors.
Like I've already said, I used to be into art but have seen become one of those horrible people who belives art to be completely useless.
It's almost entirely due to the popularity of Anime which has made every kid with an 'original character" think that they can be an animator. ( So I guess it's more specifically animation that I have a problem with, rather than art in general)
I think is more suited as something to do on the sides, like commissioning costumes, or selling things in artist alleys.
Then there are those who go into criminal justice an forensics so they can " OMG be like the guys in CSI"
I shit you not every time, EVERY TIME I tell someone I'm working on a major in law they're response is " Oh! You mean like 'criminal justice" ?! No, no I don't.
Aside from my interests, I think it will be a good major to have because the particular major I'm working on is VERY broad.
I could use it to get a career in everything from Mall Security to State Prosecutor or Private Practice.
Even if it doesn't get me a great career, the knowledge itself will come in very handy.
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 06:30:16 PM
Don't get me started on 'art' majors.
Like I've already said, I used to be into art but have seen become one of those horrible people who belives art to be completely useless.
It's almost entirely due to the popularity of Anime which has made every kid with an 'original character" think that they can be an animator. ( So I guess it's more specifically animation that I have a problem with, rather than art in general)
I think is more suited as something to do on the sides, like commissioning costumes, or selling things in artist alleys.
Then there are those who go into criminal justice an forensics so they can " OMG be like the guys in CSI"
I shit you not every time, EVERY TIME I tell someone I'm working on a major in law they're response is " Oh! You mean like 'criminal justice" ?! No, no I don't.
Aside from my interests, I think it will be a good major to have because the particular major I'm working on is VERY broad.
I could use it to get a career in everything from Mall Security to State Prosecutor or Private Practice.
Even if it doesn't get me a great career, the knowledge itself will come in very handy.
Er, well, while my stance on art majors are pretty cynical...
People who find art "useless", just as how people find "animation" as a lower form of art... and people who assume that law is just like how it is on action-packed scripted TV shows, I think that's just ignorance. Ignorance comes in many forms, and examples like these could probably be applied to most, if not all, major careers and fields.
Animation and the like have a reputation of being lower because of their nature. I do believe that animation and cartoons have some artistic aspects of them and they require skills and talent just as any other artform does. Just because there's an abundance of people that are bad at it and with stupid ideas doesn't make it anything less of art. In all styles, there are those who are skilled and those who aren't. So, discriminating against it because of the groups of retards who do badly at it, to me, is another form of ignorance.
Art careers are just tough. They're competitive, and because people constantly make the assumption of "OH, MAKING ART IS EASY!! *scribbles some shit on a napkin* ABSTRACT ART! YAY ME!" people try it out, and fail without realizing how much work and talent the field entails, which is exactly why ignorant people find it a field to be taken less seriously than say law and medical fields.
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 21, 2008, 07:44:38 PM
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 06:30:16 PM
Don't get me started on 'art' majors.
Like I've already said, I used to be into art but have seen become one of those horrible people who belives art to be completely useless.
It's almost entirely due to the popularity of Anime which has made every kid with an 'original character" think that they can be an animator. ( So I guess it's more specifically animation that I have a problem with, rather than art in general)
I think is more suited as something to do on the sides, like commissioning costumes, or selling things in artist alleys.
Then there are those who go into criminal justice an forensics so they can " OMG be like the guys in CSI"
I shit you not every time, EVERY TIME I tell someone I'm working on a major in law they're response is " Oh! You mean like 'criminal justice" ?! No, no I don't.
Aside from my interests, I think it will be a good major to have because the particular major I'm working on is VERY broad.
I could use it to get a career in everything from Mall Security to State Prosecutor or Private Practice.
Even if it doesn't get me a great career, the knowledge itself will come in very handy.
People who find art "useless", just as how people find "animation" as a lower form of art... and people who assume that law is just like how it is on action-packed scripted TV shows, I think that's just ignorance. Ignorance comes in many forms, and examples like these could probably be applied to most, if not all, major careers and fields.
Animation and the like have a reputation of being lower because of their nature.
Art careers are just tough. They're competitive, and because people constantly make the assumption of "OH, MAKING ART IS EASY!! *scribbles some shit on a napkin* ABSTRACT ART! YAY ME!" people try it out, and fail without realizing how much work and talent the field entails, which is exactly why ignorant people find it a field to be taken less seriously than say law and medical fields.
I never used to have a problem with animation, and I still don't. It's the majority of the students one of the biggest problem being arrogance; the way some of them go around giving everyone advice on they're drawings., or that simply being in art school makes them a professional.
The medical field is starting to be taken less seriously because of those 'six month' collages and the fact that the majority of nurses don't even have to speck a word of English.
Law does have it's problems too. Thanks to that damned Pheonix Wright you say "law' and everyone jumps on the " You wanna be Pheonix!" Band wagon. Oh, and people tend to hate anyone in law...that whole..thing.
Quote from: Yuu on June 21, 2008, 08:54:58 PM
I never used to have a problem with animation, and I still don't. It's the majority of the students one of the biggest problem being arrogance; the way some of them go around giving everyone advice on they're drawings., or that simply being in art school makes them a professional.
The medical field is starting to be taken less seriously because of those 'six month' collages and the fact that the majority of nurses don't even have to speck a word of English.
Law does have it's problems too. Thanks to that damned Pheonix Wright you say "law' and everyone jumps on the " You wanna be Pheonix!" Band wagon. Oh, and people tend to hate anyone in law...that whole..thing.
Again, all problems with ignorance. :(
But hey, I'm not master artist but I have decent perception and observation skills to offer advice in certain aspects of art... like anatomy and whatnot. And if I'm in the position to, I lend my opinion on aesthetics based on personal preferences or popular taste. 6-month colleges are just easy ways out, and you don't see much of those people making it very far in their fields the majority of the time. Every career has its reputation and people will always have their own ideas and opinions about them, no matter what it is. I mean, look at night-shift construction workers-- I'm sure a lot of people don't exactly revel about being construction workers given how people perceive jobs with that sort of handy work... but they make a good amount of money, regardless.
Just do your best to take the high road and remember that you're studying your field for your own reasons. Studying and getting a degree is only part of getting into a career-- being successful entails a lot more than just that, in most cases. My best friend was studying in a medical field in Columbia for about 3 years, then took a break (getting married and whatnot) and is working successful in business all based on genius and talent, and his friend asking him to help out at a company. All roads to a good career branch out in many different ways-- I've looked into so many fields in majors during my escapades of wondering what I should do with my life so it's all too familiar to see how differently lives are lead during studying and working towards a career.
If you know that's what you want to do, you shouldn't let ignorant people get in the way of doing what you feel would be ideal for you. I mean, look at the anime and cosplay community-- tons of people even feel ambiguously shameful to share the same fandom of most idiotic weeaboos, but most don't let it get in the way of liking what they like and doing what they love to do.
I like art and appreciate many different forms though study and observation-- but I don't feel that I can successfully contribute to it via a profession. Instead, I think of doing something more suitable, not to mention the instability with art careers drives me away.
Just before graduating high school, I had planned on attending Berklee College of Music in Boston and becoming a musician. At the time, I didn't know a whole lot about the music industry and Berklee was well out of my price range, so I settled on journalism school instead.
I don't regret the decision, but I was bitten by the music bug again a few years ago and decided to see about getting a music career going. Since then I've stepped up my practice routine, acquired a whole buttload of new gear, and started writing and recording again.
Unfortunately the music industry is dominated by trends, nepotism, and a million other horrible things that make it nigh impossible for musicians with less "marketable" music to break in. So if I decide to go that route, I know it won't be easy (especially for a guy about to enter his late 20s), but I have some pretty good contacts so I remain cautiously optimistic.
Quote from: soakrates` on June 21, 2008, 09:34:02 PM
Just before graduating high school, I had planned on attending Berklee College of Music in Boston and becoming a musician. At the time, I didn't know a whole lot about the music industry and Berklee was well out of my price range, so I settled on journalism school instead.
I don't regret the decision, but I was bitten by the music bug again a few years ago and decided to see about getting a music career going. Since then I've stepped up my practice routine, acquired a whole buttload of new gear, and started writing and recording again.
Unfortunately the music industry is dominated by trends, nepotism, and a million other horrible things that make it nigh impossible for musicians with less "marketable" music to break in. So if I decide to go that route, I know it won't be easy (especially for a guy about to enter his late 20s), but I have some pretty good contacts so I remain cautiously optimistic.
lol. Someone who relates, high five. o/
Quote from: Kandybar on June 20, 2008, 08:07:47 AM
Y'all are babies. ;D
I just applied to Cal Poly for grad school, what.
My bro just got his BA in EE from cal poly last weekend :P
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 21, 2008, 10:19:33 PM
lol. Someone who relates, high five. o/
Heh, with any part in particular or just in general?
The funniest thing is about all this is that I majored in journalism thinking it'd be a lot more lucrative than pursuing a music career. Man, don't I feel stupid. :P
If it makes you feel any better I just got my BA in graphic design and I work in a lab filing papers and data crunching. XD This of course definitely does not mean that I will stop all my unfinished projects or building my portfolio, but still....
you should hear the things my parents say to me about this. A job's a job, dammit!
Quote from: soakrates` on June 21, 2008, 10:51:21 PM
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 21, 2008, 10:19:33 PM
lol. Someone who relates, high five. o/
Heh, with any part in particular or just in general?
The funniest thing is about all this is that I majored in journalism thinking it'd be a lot more lucrative than pursuing a music career. Man, don't I feel stupid. :P
I was a fellow music major, but the idea of it was just far too whimsical and unrealistic. Since then, I've decided to aim for a more realistic (not low) goal that I can
personally apply to my life (financially) and feel accomplished doing, rather than the having to deal with the large amount of uncertainty an art major entails. I've yet to decide on what to major in, but supposedly at my age, I have time.
It all depends on your end goal, really. I'm by no means against going after an art major, but you need to have what it takes to become successful. If you don't, expect to work really hard to become better, make connections, and hope for good luck. Most failed art majors that I've seen were missing at least one of those, and some fail despite their hard work because they lack the talent, and ability to do well or appeal to marketed trends. After that, it's either working unrelated jobs to bring in the dough, or having very humble lifestyles doing whatever they can with their degree. Looking upon it, it makes one quite cynical about studying art. If one really wants to make it, they keep going at it and work towards their goal. The rest just give up.
If anything, I'm keeping music a hobby-- as long as I never have to pay for Ableton, fullprice. =P
Quote from: Evelle on June 21, 2008, 04:58:56 PM
I was supposed to be something? Dang I've just been playing video games for the 12 years since. :P
Woo! I applaud you for this! :D
I've known since high school that I had a flair for the social types of majors.
A lot of my teachers told me I had a flair for sales and marketing, since I knew how to raise money like no one else could. I knew how to sell things to people who didn't even want to buy, and I knew how to push all the right buttons to get what I wanted.
My personality has always been very outgoing, so once I got to college, it was a no-brainer on which field I would be in.
Seriously, look at what type of personality you are. If you aren't medically inclined (I.E. you can't stand the sight of blood) you might wanna pick something else. These days, it's not really even the degree that determines your career, it's the fact you have a degree and can do the work. They often train you for the job, you just have to be smart enough. I know plenty of people who are engineers who are now doing Business marketing or something like that.
Knowing what you wanna do early is good, but often not necessary. Many people change their majors at least once in their college life.
A little hint on applying to colleges though. CHOOSE A MAJOR THAT NO ONE ELSE WOULD CHOOSE TO GET INTO A GOOD SCHOOL. DO YOUR GE's and then CHANGE MAJORS TO WHAT YOU WANT. Seriously, I got rejected from several UC's cause I wanted to do a Biology/Science major. I learned my lesson and got accepted to the other ones that I didn't put down a popular major. heh.
Quote from: Steve.Young on June 22, 2008, 01:06:03 PM
Seriously, look at what type of personality you are. If you aren't medically inclined (I.E. you can't stand the sight of blood) you might wanna pick something else. These days, it's not really even the degree that determines your career, it's the fact you have a degree and can do the work. They often train you for the job, you just have to be smart enough. I know plenty of people who are engineers who are now doing Business marketing or something like that.
Knowing what you wanna do early is good, but often not necessary. Many people change their majors at least once in their college life.
A little hint on applying to colleges though. CHOOSE A MAJOR THAT NO ONE ELSE WOULD CHOOSE TO GET INTO A GOOD SCHOOL. DO YOUR GE's and then CHANGE MAJORS TO WHAT YOU WANT. Seriously, I got rejected from several UC's cause I wanted to do a Biology/Science major. I learned my lesson and got accepted to the other ones that I didn't put down a popular major. heh.
Yea, I'm always concerned that I may eventually change my major, but I do have many reasons for going into law. Plus, there are many different paths within that one major. Everyone tells me that law is 'boring' but in the end I know it will be worth it so I'm sticking with it.
Heh that is one way I am glad for crap like CSI. because of it's popularity everyone is going into forensics and criminal justice. So there is a lot of room and money for those who want to go into law.
Quote from: Jun-Watarase on June 22, 2008, 11:04:06 AM
I'm by no means against going after an art major, but you need to have what it takes to become successful. If you don't, expect to work really hard to become better, make connections, and hope for good luck. Most failed art majors that I've seen were missing at least one of those, and some fail despite their hard work because they lack the talent, and ability to do well or appeal to marketed trends. After that, it's either working unrelated jobs to bring in the dough, or having very humble lifestyles doing whatever they can with their degree. Looking upon it, it makes one quite cynical about studying art. If one really wants to make it, they keep going at it and work towards their goal. The rest just give up.
If anything, I'm keeping music a hobby-- as long as I never have to pay for Ableton, fullprice. =P
Well, I can't speak for other types of art (graphic design, illustration, animation, etc.), but when it comes to music, even the really talented ones need those three things to be successful in the business, especially the latter two. There are far too many extremely talented, hard-working musicians (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJF5zB7YcXc) out there who've been wasting away in obscurity for years, mostly because there's not a big enough market for the music they play (which in a lot of ways is a side-effect of the way the industry is set up). Exceptions do exist, but they're few and far between.
Moreover, there are more than a few successful people who struggle to play their own music live without a ton of studio wizardry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPp9rImK670&NR=1). There's a whole host of other stuff that I could go into, but we'd be veering way off-topic, heh.
I just happen to be lucky enough to be related to a professional musician who's pretty well-connected, so I figure I may as well use the resource while I can.
Good on ya for pursuing music in some capacity, though. Even if it's just a hobby, it's good to have around in case you hear something in your head that you wanna put to paper. I'm more of a FL Studio guy, but I hear Ableton is pretty awesome.
>.>
I want to be a college kid. :0000
Scandalous, I know.
Monday was the first day of my law class. There is no doubt in my mind that this is what I want to do. According to my instructor, I'm defiantly 'cut out' for it.
Also I have A LOT of fun in that class. I doubt many people can say that, so I suppose it's a good sign.
Quote from: Yuu on June 22, 2008, 01:22:35 PM
Yea, I'm always concerned that I may eventually change my major, but I do have many reasons for going into law. Plus, there are many different paths within that one major. Everyone tells me that law is 'boring' but in the end I know it will be worth it so I'm sticking with it.
Heh that is one way I am glad for crap like CSI. because of it's popularity everyone is going into forensics and criminal justice. So there is a lot of room and money for those who want to go into law.
Change your major? I wasn't aware that schools started offering "law" majors. ??? The major was "legal studies" when I was an undergrad, and WSJ recently indicated that this trend hadn't changed either. Either way, it's an entirely different animal from law school, so you're being rather misleading when you say "go into law." Forensic scientists usually have science degrees from what I understand. And most of the so-called "lots of money" in law is made by lawyers. Lawyers and judges are required to go to law school. Very few of them even took any legal studies classes in undergrad. (Most lawyers were poli sci majors.)
Quote from: GirlfromIpanema on June 25, 2008, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Yuu on June 22, 2008, 01:22:35 PM
Yea, I'm always concerned that I may eventually change my major, but I do have many reasons for going into law. Plus, there are many different paths within that one major. Everyone tells me that law is 'boring' but in the end I know it will be worth it so I'm sticking with it.
Heh that is one way I am glad for crap like CSI. because of it's popularity everyone is going into forensics and criminal justice. So there is a lot of room and money for those who want to go into law.
Change your major? I wasn't aware that schools started offering "law" majors. ??? The major was "legal studies" when I was an undergrad, and WSJ recently indicated that this trend hadn't changed either. Either way, it's an entirely different animal from law school, so you're being rather misleading when you say "go into law." Forensic scientists usually have science degrees from what I understand. And most of the so-called "lots of money" in law is made by lawyers. Lawyers and judges are required to go to law school. Very few of them even took any legal studies classes in undergrad. (Most lawyers were poli sci majors.)
The specific major is called " law societies and justice'. It's offered at the university of WA.
I don't know whom your quoting with 'lots of money' but I was referring to scholarships. Since it is not a popular major there are plenty available.
Anyway, I'm very happy to say that there is no question in my mind I am sticking with it. I think I have accomplished what moist never do and found what it is I really want to in life.
I don't find my classes boring at all. I actually feel like I'm learning something of value, ( a first) I even turned down a full-time position for part time because I WANT to spend more studying. My instructor even told me that she believes s I'm 'in the right place.'
It is pretty brutal though. My instructor normally teaches at the UW and is only teaching at my school for something to do during summer break. She states that shes 'sees no reason to 'dumb it down for us' She crams a lot of information into an hour and ten minutes, and I really don't mind. I like the challenge.