Anyway, I've done a blog previously about trying to decide on a major in college, but I still hadn't made a decision. (At least that's what I think it was about) I've hopped around ideas for some time now, but I still couldn't make a solid decision. First it was Psychology with an emphasis in family work, then it was Communications focusing in Public Relations for businesses. After that I remained undecided, but had until now been seriously considering Seconday Education. I hadn't fully chosen that one yet because I couldn't figure out which subject I wanted to teach. I was thinking something in the arts (like theatre, or orchestra/band), or possibly a computer teacher. The only problem with teaching computers is it's an ever changing degree as new technology and programs come out so I'd have to deal with that.
With that, I've just been doing generals in school this semester hoping that I could figure it out. It's been kind of stressful though. I need to decide soon, but it's a life changing decision! It's intimidating to be sure. I want to be sure that I'm choosing a major that will lead to a career that I will enjoy, if at least a little bit, and that will allow me to provide for my future family.
Keeping that all in mind, I was perusing through my blogs and comments and there were a few comments throughout the blogs from people enjoying my style of writing, or said I'm a good writer. As I was reading those the thought came to mind of Journalism. I enjoy writing, and I think doing that would be a fun and rewarding career.
More props to Wendy for my next inspiration. I've done two posts here about my love of Photoshopping pictures, or just making some from scratch. (http://andrewbaham.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-look-old-hobby.html) Wendy commented on my most recent one saying they looked good and gave a link to her friend that does graphic design. The more I've been thinking about it today, the more I realize that I could try for that as well as a career.
As far as teaching goes, I think I'll take my stupor of thought as to what subject to choose as a subject to focus on. So now I'm seriously considering these two; Graphic Design and Journalism.
So what do you all think? I'd really like some feedback on this.
P.S. The request is still there to re-post my blog to your facebook pages. (Just click "share" at the top of the page) I'd love to have some more readers so the help would be much appreciated! (Bryson was the only one who reposted, thanks bro!)
Graphic design is GREAT! You would be really good at it, judging from your post with your work photoshopping from scratch. I have many friends persuing this major and they absolutely love it. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest, graphic design is a lot safer than journalism. My degree is in print and photo journalism and there are just less and less jobs in the field all of the time. A lot of the kids who graduated with me have had to go to other branches of communication. It is still a great field, have you looked into writing for your college paper?
ReplyDeleteAw, tender! Thanks for the props, Andrew! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you would have a really great time studying graphic design - it would be a good mix for your creative and computer sides and a great skill to have. And always keep writing! We enjoy it, too, and you never know when you might be discovered. ;)
Anyway, I hate to say it, but, on the down side, graphic design is not always lucrative enough to support a family. My friend Jeff had to branch into something else (surefirepizza.com) - but it's something he loves!
In all your searching, that's the most important thing to keep in mind - do something you love. I mean, Jared's going to be a music teacher, and we all know pizza can feed a family better than a teacher's salary! But he loves it, so we make do.
Good luck! I still haven't figured out what I'm going to major in either.
I agree with Debra that graphic design is a better field than Journalism. Every company needs a graphic designer. But, if you do love writing then Journalism might work.
ReplyDeleteAndrew check with your stake employment specialists who have tools to ferret out your skill talents and point a likely emplyment direction for you to consider. its an lds program so you know its source. you will find your niche and one you will enjoy that uses your given talents, use your patriarchal Blessing.
ReplyDeletespent my life doing mostly what I enjoy doing mixed with a few things not so enjoyable. you must work to survive so you better enjoy working at what you do most of the time. be interested to learn what you finally choose.
Andrew, had to use anonymous as handle as I could not get it accepted - kept saying URL contains illegal caracters but u know who I am
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