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Hello there, looking for some advice.

User Profile: BlackBlueWhite
BlackBlueWhite December 9th

I'm 17, but still struggling about what to study in university. I'm actually looking for some advice, life listens, your experience about college, etc. currently considering studying programing. a little about me:


I'm good at solving things, coming up with a new resolve for challenges and writing. My favorite subject in school is math and English. I'm weak at memorizing, history, and geography. And I absolutely dislike biology, chemistry and science.


Looking forward to hear your ideas.

Are you a programer? What makes it easier to get accepted in good university? Dose programing earn you enough to live a normal life? Have you regret studying this subject? as a programer, how much free time you have a day?

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User Profile: FirmWind
FirmWind December 12th

@BlackBlueWhite

Everyone is different. Some people pick one thing and stick to it like glue. Myself, I have moved from one field to another. When I endeavoured to become a paramedic I planned it out as a 7 year event. Two to three years for school, four years in the field. Pay off the debt and save up for my next move, if I wanted to. Turns out yeah I wanted to move on, and now I'm in a different program.

This is when I learned that university courses have terminal degrees. Some degrees are impossible to get hired as because there are more students than jobs (like accounting), but some degrees terminate at the bachelors level or masters level. If you want to take a PhD then you need to take a tract that doesn't terminate at the BA/BS or MA/MS. I learned this the hard way, and am taking something that is non-terminal (goes to PhD).

Don't consider this advice, but shared experience. Whatever you do, its never a sealed deal. There is the opportunity to take one thing and dig in. Though your desires can change, you will grow, so be prepared for that as well. If continuing education is something you want, you may prefer a long academic journey that leads to a degree with high employment value and good personal value as well. If you want to switch from A to B over time, look at a flexible degree program that has relatability to the other thing (Paramed to Bsc health sciences, for example).

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User Profile: BlackBlueWhite
BlackBlueWhite OP 1 day ago

@FirmWind

Thank you very much for reading. I read your massage and you changed my way of thinking in a good way. I learned life lessons from you. Actually I need high degree because I want to move to another country and I think it makes finding a job easier. Btw thanks for your time & support

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