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

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The discussion centers on a high school senior's uncertainty about choosing a college major despite being accepted to five universities. They express interest in several fields, including computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, finance, and mathematics/physics, while highlighting strengths and weaknesses in each area. The individual enjoys hands-on subjects like mechanics and finance but struggles with physics and social skills. They seek guidance on potential career paths and job opportunities related to their interests, particularly in physics and engineering. The conversation emphasizes the importance of researching each field and considering long-term career aspirations.
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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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