I'm Stuck: Seeking a Passion for Life

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a participant expressing uncertainty about their career path and interests, particularly in relation to science and film. The scope includes personal reflections on academic choices, potential career directions, and the emotional challenges of decision-making regarding future pursuits.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a fascination with science but a lack of interest in studying it, contemplating a shift towards filmmaking due to their visual abilities.
  • Another participant suggests exploring vocational and film schools, emphasizing the importance of committing to at least one course before changing paths.
  • There is a recommendation to take more mathematics courses to keep options open, especially if considering a future in science or technology.
  • A participant mentions their academic background, having completed Calculus III and Physics I, and suggests diversifying course selection to discover interests.
  • Concerns are raised about the difficulty of future physics courses, particularly Electricity & Magnetism, and the importance of making informed decisions about course loads.
  • Advice is given to consider seeing a counselor for guidance, while also stressing that the ultimate decision-making rests with the individual.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of exploring various academic paths and the necessity of mathematics in scientific fields. However, there is no consensus on the best approach to take or the specific direction the original poster should pursue.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the participant's interests and the potential impact of their previous academic performance on future choices. The discussion does not resolve the emotional and practical complexities of choosing a career path.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals facing uncertainty in their academic or career choices, particularly those interested in science, technology, or the arts, may find this discussion relevant.

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I don't know what i want to do with my life. I find science fascinating and interesting. But I really don't like studying it. I was going into nanotechnology as of lately. But now I feel like making movies. I have the visual ability and I am good at picturing an outcome. My mother is an artist and my father was a stock broker. I am seriously in a bind. Part of me wants to develop space exploration. Another part says "why?" I can just live life as it is and not really pursue anything. I get bored easily and don't like to do math at all anymore. Any suggestions? I think about my life and everything everyday. I am a real deep thinker. So I kind of enjoy seeking something that I would enjoy doing.

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Explore vocational schools to find a trade worth your interest for earning an income, and explore film schools. Your progress really depends on your pursueing something. Another approach is just to pick something that might be worth your interest, and FINISH AT LEAST ONE COURSE in it before changing your mind on what to try next. If you choose and expect something in science or technology, you will need some significant mathematics. Taking as much Mathematics as you can accomplish will help you to avoid limiting your options.

What have you studied so far, and how much and how well did you do?
 
I hae finished one year in college. I have completed calc III, physics I. Rest are gen ed.
 
physicscrap said:
I hae finished one year in college. I have completed calc III, physics I. Rest are gen ed.

Pick somethings both in and out of physical sciences during the next school term. That should help you to find something that you are interested in. Still, the more mathematics, the better. You should maybe go one more Mathematics course, but for an undergraduate degree in physical sciences, you are almost done with the Mathematics requirements. If you go to the next physics course, Physics II, you will need to concentrate heavily on this (Electricity & Magnetism) because it is more difficult than Physics I. Postponing it is not a good idea UNLESS you choose a major field which does not require more physics.

Counseling you this way is hard. Maybe see a counselor, but just realize that YOU must make your decisions; the counselor can not make your decisions for you. Since you finished Physics I and Calculus III, you seem to be making good progress for some kind of physical science or engineering degree objective. In the next semester, the one coming after the current one, you might try a Biological science course, or a course for any Chemistry requirement.
 

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