What career path should I choose based on my interests and strengths?

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The discussion centers on a high school senior evaluating potential career paths based on personal interests and academic strengths. The individual is considering degrees in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, and Mathematics/Physics. Key insights include the importance of aligning personal interests with career prospects, particularly in fields like Electrical Engineering, which is noted for its difficulty. The participant emphasizes the need for thorough research into job opportunities and subdisciplines within each field to make an informed decision.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic programming concepts, particularly in C++
  • Familiarity with fundamental principles of physics
  • Knowledge of financial concepts such as stocks and bonds
  • Awareness of various engineering disciplines and their applications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research career opportunities in Electrical Engineering and its subdisciplines
  • Explore Computer Science project-based learning to enhance programming skills
  • Investigate the role of finance analysts and required skills for success in the field
  • Examine job prospects for Physics graduates beyond teaching roles
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This discussion is beneficial for high school students exploring career options, academic advisors guiding students in their choices, and individuals interested in STEM fields or finance who seek clarity on educational paths and job opportunities.

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Hello,

I am a senior in high school, I am extremely unsure of what I should go into. I have already been accepted to 5 universities (2 tech schools), but I'm not sure what major I should choose. For a little background, I have a 3.6, 24 ACT, precalc is my current highest math and I took 1 semester of physics.

I am considering a few degrees,
-computer science - I am extremely thrifty with computers, I'm in a C++ class and decent at math, I understand the class but at the same time I don't, I also get tired of a lot of the projects we have to do and I always have to google around to get my programs working.
-mechanical engineering - I love cars and anything mechanical, decent at math, but like I said I only took half a years worth of physics, ironically it has been my favorite class I've taken in high school but I didn't understand most of it, but it may have been the book we were using
-electrical engineering - I love electronics, computers, cars, and electricity, I have read that this is one of the hardest engineering degrees though, and again, I'm not fantastic at physics
-finance analyst - I love money, the study of it, the economy, stocks, bonds, it is just flat out interesting to me, I watch videos on KhanAcademy about it and it is extremely intriguing but I am not very social/people skills aren't great.
-mathematics/physics ? - I have always loved math, and physics is extremely fun and interesting, but I'm not great at either of them, especially physics. Math, I have never really struggled with but I have also never been the star pupil of it. I also would want to use the degree and apply it to a job (not teaching basically, no offense to those that do)

Does anyone have any guidance with this bit of background about myself and my interests? I also may have been a little redundant with the fact of not being good at physics but I feel it is an important point.
 
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I would also like a clear answer on all the specific jobs a physicst has open to them. Do all researchers teach? Is it hard to get research jobs for the interesting stuff?
 
Tryk to sit down and research the different kind of jobs each one does. I also had many many interests, but settled down with EE. Think hard about what you really want to do the rest of your life, i also recommend to research every subdiscipline that exists in each field
 

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