I hate my degree...what would you do?
I was in the same position. I studied International Law and Public Administration have advanced degrees and discovered I didn't have the lack of moral fiber for law. Transmute yourself and reinvent yourself. See what skills are transferable to another profession. For example, human resources often hire people with psych degrees. Or broadcast journalism. I found myself in real estate investment, property management, business consulting, and interior design, but the law helped in all the businesses I started. Start making an inventory of what types of jobs and careers interest you and see how the skills and education you have can help you transition into those fields.
What I should do after my degree?
What I would do is, “Worry, a lot.”Look at your question,”What should I do after graduating with my degree?” So you’re out asking Quorans a question without providing the information required to answer it other than with general platitudes. If you’re not planning additional education after school, then a general answer might be, “Get a job”, but there may be circumstances that make this not the right answer; you didn’t provide enough info to know that, however. If you’re planning to go to med school, have one lined up, and are wondering how to kill the few months between graduation and school, then the answer might be to take a vacation because it will be your last opportunity for quite a while. But again, depending on circumstances, that might not be the answer because you didn’t provide enough info. And that’s the way it goes for any possible answer.I would spend time understanding myself and re-evaluating the term “critical thinking” and how it applies to you. Employers want people who can think through problems and come up with solutions. If there isn’t enough information to come up with a solution, the boss wants the employee to recognize this and seek out the missing pieces. The way you’ve posted your question, you haven’t reached the required level of understanding of a problem to properly frame it. This makes developing a solution a real issue. That is going to be a big issue going forward, not just immediately after graduation but for the long haul. So in the short term, I’d try and figure out why I didn’t post a meaningfully answerable question, why I left out key information, and start addressing those core items.
What can I do with my biology degree?
I highly suggest you specialize in the area of biology that you like. Many Master of Science programs offer research assistantships or teaching assistantships that completely pay for you tuition AND give you a very good stipend (paycheck) while you are in school. Otherwise, you might want to try applying as a pharmacist assistant (or technician) or as an assistant in a clinical laboratory setting. You could also try to work your way up in a government or commercial research facility. Depending on where you live, you might also be able to find field jobs in forestry or wildlife management. Whatever you decide, please take the time to think things through better than you did with your last degree. Good luck.
What can I do with a degree in biology?
I had the same view when I started biology. My school had its own medical school, so it really tried to funnel its biologists toward medical sciences (heavy on the physiology, histology, etc.). I really wasn't interested in most of that (although I still had to take physiology, and I find the way the kidneys, lungs, and liver work chemically is facinating). There are tons of branches of biology, with specialties in each branch. Some fields that I worked in were ecology, microbiology, oncology (yes medical, but my job was to use the TIRF microscope), and genetics. You could spend your whole life in any one of these and more. However to answer your question about what to do with a biology degree, I personally couldn't find a job (I graduated with a Genetics and Subcellular focus in biology). Others in my class that also graduated with biology degrees either went on to get higher education in the same field (if they were lucky), or now have jobs that don't really have to do with the degree, only the bachelor's designation. What I ended up doing is going on to a program that allowed me to get my Master's of Environmental Engineering without needing a bachelor's of engineering first (oh man did I make up for all that math I missed out on..). I now have a background in stream restoration, low impact development strategies, watershed management, water quality systems... I realized that this is actually what I wanted all along: not just the research about biological concepts, but what are engineering techniques being employed today to actually help solve problems. If you're just starting out in biology, your courses will automatically introduce you to various fields of biology (and chemistry, physics, etc.). I would keep a career path in mind for after college by looking at the job market in your region for biology degrees (unless you're willing to move). But, you shouldn't miss out on something you might love (I really liked genetics, but I probably wont ever use that again..), and many employers I've encountered do value the bachelor's degree even if they don't care that it's in biology.
What can I do with my journalism degree?
As you say, the internet is wiping print out it seems. Blogs are sort of where it's at right now. I would recommend figuring out which blogs you like the most, and contacting them about whether they're hiring. In the meantime, you might want to consider starting your own blog to garner attention from potential employers, to be able to place on a CV (a lot of media organizations are looking for people who can help them to remain relevant), and maybe even generate an income through advertising money if you generate enough hits. For that, you will want to start a blog that fills a hole where no other does, and that a lot of people will want to read. Easier said than done of course, but you must have some areas of interest after journalism school that might provide blog fodder. Bottom line, don't give up hope, and don't tell yourself that degree was useless, because I'm sure you learned a ton.
What can I do with my engineering degree?
The thing I hate about all this job stuff is its not about just working hard like school for example. I am starting to feel very violent and angry about not being able to find a job. Honestly at this point I would really not be a very pleasant person to work with and I would probably just try to bring the company down if I ever did get a job at this point. I really feel very bitter and hateful. I was getting interviews I did not get any offers. What jobs would I qualify for outside of engineering?
What can I do with my degrees and experience?
I have a bachelors in business economics, I’ll have an M.S. in project management, and 20 years of military experience leading (if I stay in) when I get out. My field of work is in project management/HR. I’m just trying to figure out if I’ve set myself up or if I’ve completely failed with my choices. Thanks!
I'm 26 with no degree and I have no clue what I want to do with my life. It’s scaring me. I want to be successful. Maybe I lack ambition or motivation. How do I find out what I want to do?
Hey buddy,Firstly, don’t let the “age” factor discourage you. It’s a trick by the Ego (negative) mind that wants to prevent us from pursuing our higher good. It will always tell you that you are just a bit older/younger/lesser/fatter/thinner/prettier/uglier to do the things which could benefit you. I have seen 30-year olds sulking over the thought that they haven’t yet “made it” and even 22-year olds regretting how they should have done things differently. So, brace your motivation.Now, to answer your question, ask yourself what you are really good at. And decide your career path according to that.Are you a people’s person and love socialising and communicating? Go for a degree in communications like public relations, corporate communications, marketing, sales, etc.Are you good at writing essays, investigating, researching and talking to strangers? Get into journalismDo you care about human and social causes? Go for a degree in social work.Are you good at telling stories, are a movie buff, have highly developed visual skills and have a creative bent? Get into film making or even advertising.Are you good with numbers? Become a mathematicianDo finance and calculations interest you? You can be a banker, charted accountant, or even a financial analyst.Do you care about mental and emotional well being of people, or are you emotionally sensitive yourself? You can get degrees in psychology and become a counselor/psychotherapistIt is never too early or too late to do anything in life. We often look for short cuts when we are worried that we have lagged behind, need to rush ahead, and the “proper” path will take a lot of time. So, we try to cut corners and that is where we go wrong.Completing education may take take 6–7 years more but time will pass anyway even if you don’t pursue it. You still would be 6–7 years older than now; but without a degree.Trust me, no matter how much your Fear tries to talk you out of your good, when you complete a goal, you will thank yourself for it, no matter how much time it must have taken.Well, here are some of my suggestions. Hope they would help you in some way. For any further confusions, drop a question again and I will answer it ;)Cheers :)
If your still in high school what degree do you have?
so im filling out a job application and im not done with high school yet and it's asking me what my degree is and it's a requirement, what would my degree be if i was still in high school?