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Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 10:29 AM
Welcome to the all new--The Official Career Thread! In this thread, you can discuss the career you're interested with other createblog members that might share the same interests. This thread will also be able to provide you with links that might help get your career started. Createblog members might also be able to give you tips, if you need any help. 
Eventually, there should be a good list of resources to help you get started under this entry. So let's start off and tell us about our future career and how you're planning to get there.
I'm planning to become and actress and I hope that I might find some small roles in future movies to start me off in the entertainment business.
If you have any useful links, feel free to contribute!
Useful Resources
Entertainment Industry
Actor/Actress: There are over a thousand different ways that you can get into the acting business. You can start by finding a good acting school to train and gain experience, or if you think that you're ready to hit the big screen, find yourself a good agent/manager. Being an actor/actress isn't easy, and you may even be required to travel around a bit. Here are some helpful links that you will be able to use if you'd like to pursue this career:
Use this site to help you find an agent, acting school, manager, makeup artist, etc.
http://exploretalent.com/resources.php?action=1&res_type=0&state
Use this site to help you find a good acting school.
http://tvistudios.com/
This is a good website to boost your career.
http://www.onesourcetalent.com
One of the best modeling/acting schools of our time.
http://johnrobertpowers.net
Want to find audition?
http://www.hollywoodauditions.com/
Looking for a modeling/talent agency?
http://actorsreps.com
Extremely helpful: Tips, advice, auditions, and more!
http://backstage.com
Recommended:
http://www.joeedelman.com/faq/index.shtml
Model: This job is a very hardworking one and you must be very dedicated. To find some good training in this career, you might need to shed some cash but if you're into this job it'll be all worth it in the end. Here are some helpful links that you will be able to use if you'd like to pursue this career:
The obvious website.
http://www.models.com
This website provides a good way to gain some more experience in modeling/acting.
http://www.modelingschools.com/
One of the best modeling/acting schools
http://www.johnrobertpowers.net
Looking for a modeling/talent agency?
http://actorsreps.com
Business
Check out this website for more information on business schools, jobs, etc.http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/06profiles/
Science
Check this website for careers in science.
http://www.nasa.gov/about/career/index.html
Interaction with people
Check out this website for more information on American Speech Language and Hearing.
http://www.asha.org/default.htm
Technology
Graphic Designer: These designers can be easily spotted by their skills in graphic designs such as making banners, blends, even layouts. There are even some graphic designers here at createblog!
Createblog is also home of the best tutorials to help gain better graphic skills.
http://www.createblog.com/tutorials/
Sports
Swimming: This sport is fun, but it takes more than a lot of determination if you'd like to become a swimmer.
Basketball: One of the most commonly played sports in the world. This sport is very fun. You might be able to attend after school programs that provide activities such as this sport.
Clubswim provides you with a list of pool locations and such.
http://www.clubswim.com/
Whether you're a child or an adult. Nevertoolate is just for basketball!
http://nevertoolate.com
Quick Results
Need a job? 17 and up? Try SnagAJob.com!
http://www.snagajob.com
Search your future job, and let the site do the rest.
http://www.bls.gov
Post or create a resume and recieve fast results.
http://www.monster.com
Career Prediction Quizzes
Caution! These quizzes will not predict your actual future job.
http://quiz.myyearbook.com/zenhex/quiz.php?id=29390
http://similarminds.com/career.html
Advice for Acting by Jane 
1. (The most important rule everrr) Always have fun no matter what. You don't have to struggle just to be big.
2. Learn to be professional and learn to take rejection.
Me, I'm a cancer >_> I'm pretty sensitive but these kinda things we all have to learn to do. When someone critizes your acting or what you do, don't take it as something to look down upon. Listen to what they have to say--they could be right and it could be something you can work on.
3. Stage fright: This is completely normal. Sometimes I get stage fright as well.
Well...have you ever watched Hannah Montana? Ever seen the episode where she's warming up? And she goes Ang Ang Ang Ang like a dog? xD Well always try to lossen up and relax before performing. It calms the nerves and let's you focus.
4. Breathe.
Probably the most important rule. If you ever feel like you're forgetting a line, take a deep breath. If you can't remember your line just continue to act the emotion.
5. Practice.
There are many actors/actresses out there. Many your friends and you can have a little fun and act out a movie. You guys will be practicing and sharpening your skills when you don't even know it!
6. Be a social butterfly.
Actors have very outgoing personalities, so why not you? Try talking to people more, start conversations (even with your friends!) don't be afraid to smile. This will definately boost your confidence and break through the shy barrier.
You should never give up. If you get rejected, try again! (= Trust me. That's just 1 of the 70 auditions that you will get turned down. The other 69 are up to you.
Advice for the photographers Submitted by Arjuna Capulong
To photographers out there:
If you're planning to be a photographer as your future career, you'd have an advantage if you start some kind of small business early, like now, or whenever you think you're ready (as soon as possible, however).
You can then start building your reputation as a photographer, while getting the gist of running a business. It's a pretty good experience, overall.
ALSO! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about barbizon or anything of the above.
There's still more to come...
Posted by: marzipan Jun 10 2006, 12:03 PM
i want to have a job in technology/computers. i..........um.......spend a lot of time on computers? i'm not really doing much yet.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 12:11 PM
Hmm...computer/technology. I think my uncle used to deal with a similar job, but he was a technician. Well, what grade are you in 
they might have a computer class in high school.
Posted by: marzipan Jun 10 2006, 12:13 PM
our school doesn't have crap as far as computers....
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 01:23 PM
Eh, well that doesn't sound too good. Well what kind of job do you want to major in computers? Web design, graphic design? Or do you want to fix computers or something like that?
Posted by: dancingkait Jun 10 2006, 03:48 PM
you could also look into post secondary computer courses as well it doesn't have to be in high school. maybe even some night courses i've finally decided to get into dentistry :) yay me!
Posted by: zomgznoway Jun 10 2006, 03:49 PM
The future Paula Zahn/Anderson Cooper/Peter Jennings is right here. 
edit: Maybe a plastic surgeon? That'd be a pretty sweet job. Reconstructive & cosmetic.
Posted by: APPLEjuicex Jun 10 2006, 04:54 PM
i want to model. but i know modeling isnt a career that is going to be provided for me after a few years so im hoping to be a social worker for the rest of the time.
Posted by: salcha4u Jun 10 2006, 06:13 PM
Biotechnology business, or something along those lines.
Posted by: RiC3xBoy Jun 10 2006, 06:17 PM
Stop lying Sally, we all know you're going to be a pornstar.
Posted by: mipadi Jun 10 2006, 07:21 PM
I'm a third-year computer science student. If you have any questions, I might be able to provide some assistance in that area.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 07:29 PM
i've finally decided to get into dentistry :) yay me!
Well, I've had some training in modeling at Barbizon Modeling school. If you'd like you can ask me about it. It's a pretty good school and teaches you a lot about all of that modeling stuff.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 09:06 PM
Feel free to contribute any links that would prove to be useful in this thread.
Posted by: marzipan Jun 10 2006, 09:07 PM
well, i'm into graphic design or software
ok, thanks!
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 09:35 PM
^ Seems like you've made some contributions to Createblog already. You can try expanding your graphic skills but learning the simple tutorials that are provided for you at Createblog. Soon you'll be able to do all the cool stuff the other people can do that we can't. (Then you can teach me!)
Posted by: salcha4u Jun 10 2006, 09:42 PM
Sure, but only if I can't get into college
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 10 2006, 09:44 PM
Posted by: APPLEjuicex Jun 10 2006, 11:34 PM
Well, I've had some training in modeling at Barbizon Modeling school. If you'd like you can ask me about it. It's a pretty good school and teaches you a lot about all of that modeling stuff.
i already model, but thanks anyway. lol.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 11 2006, 10:23 AM
^ Really? Have you done photoshoots with different companies? How is it like?
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 13 2006, 03:14 PM
ATTENTION! Feel free to help us expand the resources table by providing links!
Posted by: Shanti Jun 13 2006, 03:29 PM
Either a Physical Therapist or Continue Modeling,Dancing, and Singing
I want to have something to fall back on if working in The Arts doesnt work out.
Oh and I dont recommend Explore Talent they charge you way too much to do what you do best!
Posted by: APPLEjuicex Jun 13 2006, 05:06 PM
I want to have something to fall back on if working in The Arts doesnt work out.
Oh and I dont recommend Explore Talent they charge you way too much to do what you do best!
a real agency never asks you money before you start work. some are frauds while others just arent a great agency. they wont ask you to pay until youve already gotten paid and started to work under their name.
Posted by: Shanti Jun 13 2006, 05:22 PM
a real agency never asks you money before you start work. some are frauds while others just arent a great agency. they wont ask you to pay until youve already gotten paid and started to work under their name.
I know I model too but I was saying that Explore isnt a good agency
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 13 2006, 07:27 PM
Nah. I have an account at explore talent. It's actually pretty good, a bit costy but if you can get your parents to pay cough up a few bucks for a few months then it's all worth it. It gives you the best open calls.
a real agency never asks you money before you start work. some are frauds while others just arent a great agency. they wont ask you to pay until youve already gotten paid and started to work under their name.
Posted by: Tribal J_Rome Jun 13 2006, 07:31 PM
You should add www.monster.com. It helps you get your resume[which you can upload or monster will help you build one] noticed by employers. I posted mine like a week and a half to two weeks ago and I got 2 calls for interviews in the past 3 days which I think was pretty fast, although they weren't the kinda places I'd wanna work at.
As for a career, I'd like to get into Photography and MAYBE filmmaking. I'm gonna try to get into computer graphics too.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 13 2006, 07:33 PM
^ Thanks much for that.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 15 2006, 07:51 PM
http://quiz.myyearbook.com/zenhex/quiz.php?id=29390
Here's a cute test to determine your future career. 
Posted by: starlette Jun 15 2006, 07:57 PM
Singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, fashion designer
oh wait, I already am.
I'm just not making very much money off of it yet.
Posted by: Tribal J_Rome Jun 15 2006, 08:04 PM
wtf I got business woman. THIS TEST IS FOR GIRLS!!!
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 15 2006, 08:06 PM
^x2 That's the same jobs my sister wanted. She's been studying phycology for a while now.
oh wait, I already am.
I'm just not making very much money off of it yet.
I've heard your songs. They're pretty good.
Posted by: Tribal J_Rome Jun 15 2006, 08:06 PM
This test is bogus! I don't wanna be a business MAN. And i'm a guy not a woman. *-*
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 15 2006, 08:08 PM
^ I know. But I found the test cute. It said I would be a celebrity. 
Posted by: salcha4u Jun 15 2006, 08:25 PM
But now I'm thinking more along the lines of Physician or Pharmacist..
That's weird, because that's what I orginally wanted to do. Going into the medical field requires a lot of dedication though, and I don't think I have that.
Posted by: Tribal J_Rome Jun 15 2006, 08:28 PM
NERD! You probably took it over and over till you got that result lol
jk :]
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 15 2006, 08:28 PM
^ That's true but those people makes lots of money.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 18 2006, 09:35 AM
So who here has heard of John Robert Powers. Or is it Roger. 
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Jun 18 2006, 09:55 AM
I'm on the same boat. I'm into photography but I've also had some experience with film making and computer graphics.
Hm. Most of the time photographers are self employed so you can get that job easy...
It's just a hard job to do successfully. You need a lot of skill and patience and of course a lot of well paying clients. No it's usually not a well paying job from the beginning. You have to want to do it.
Posted by: Crich323 Jun 18 2006, 12:21 PM
it said I will be a business women, which isn't that bad of an idea.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 19 2006, 04:43 PM
^ I hear you get bad eyesight from that.
Posted by: mipadi Jun 19 2006, 11:57 PM
Bad eyesight from being a businesswoman?
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 20 2006, 07:10 PM
From being on the computer so much, I suppose.
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Jun 20 2006, 07:44 PM
Oh I thought you were talking about photography.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 21 2006, 06:19 PM
Photography is always fun. I just don't have much talent in it.
Posted by: marzipan Jun 22 2006, 01:04 AM
oh, i tried out for one of those things! i didn't get on the callback list though....oh well.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 22 2006, 10:57 AM
Really? I thought it was just a school. So they really mean it when they say, not everyone can get in?
Posted by: marzipan Jun 22 2006, 10:58 AM
oh, well they had auditions. i guess you had to be good for them to take you.
Posted by: Tribal J_Rome Jun 22 2006, 11:40 AM
Hm. Most of the time photographers are self employed so you can get that job easy...
It's just a hard job to do successfully. You need a lot of skill and patience and of course a lot of well paying clients. No it's usually not a well paying job from the beginning. You have to want to do it.
True, but I'm not in it to make a lot of money. I'm doing it cuz it's what I love, I get a certain peace from it. Plus if I wanted to make big bucks I could just do wedding photography. And as for movie making experience, all I can think of is using my gameboy camera when I was younger to make clipshows with my legos haha. I guess that doesn't count, but it was fun and took a while.
Posted by: yummy_delight Jun 22 2006, 09:28 PM
Journalism.
It's my passion.
Posted by: RockizLife Jun 24 2006, 04:56 PM
Dang, I was just gonna start a thread like this the other day. You beat me to it, lol.
I am going to be an actor. That's what I'm going to major in. I also hope to become a rockstar
I'm getting a second degree in journalism.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 24 2006, 10:01 PM
^ Yay! So I'm not alone.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 25 2006, 08:09 PM
Man ever since studying up on acting and cinemography. I realized I don't enjoy movies if the person playing the character isn't putting it all into the character.
Now I wanna go to acting school.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jun 30 2006, 06:21 PM
I've also added a sports section. Any other ideas?
Posted by: airam Jul 3 2006, 08:03 PM
http://www.hollywoodauditions.com/
^ for acting
i used to want to study acting but like, what if it doesnt work out? i'd need a back up
i got fast food on that quiz...ha
i don't know what i want to do as a career, i wish i did . i wanted to be a broadway actress/singer but it turns out i can't sing well lol
http://similarminds.com/career.html
is a another quiz thing. it lists possible careers. i got persuader
my school has a career test program but it sucks ass
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 5 2006, 11:37 AM
Thanks much airam. Eh, my school doesn't have that kind of thing.
Posted by: disco infiltrator Jul 6 2006, 12:28 PM
I want to go into Chemistry. I'll take that quiz and see what I get.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 6 2006, 09:21 PM
I can't wait to test some experiments in Chemistry when I go to high school. Hopefully our science teacher won't be the essay type. 
Posted by: airam Jul 8 2006, 07:54 PM
Eh, my school doesn't have that kind of thing.welcome. the test was really dumb because all the results were really vague and pretty much the same for everyone
also there's models.com and onemodelplace.com (for modeling,duh)
Posted by: skinnyminnie Jul 8 2006, 08:02 PM
neurology
anyone else interested in it?
it's the science of how the brain works.
Posted by: salcha4u Jul 8 2006, 11:12 PM
I can't picture myself surving through Medical School or anything.
I think to be a doctor you'd have to really want to do it.
The workload and memorization is pretty crazy too. But now that I'm into more biotech business, I don't know if I want to double major...
Posted by: annabel_x Jul 9 2006, 12:53 AM
I want to be a veteranarian or a marine biologist.
Posted by: Chad_man Jul 9 2006, 12:56 AM
I want to be a pilot and fly for the US Air Force first and then get a job for a major airlines (like Jal or Singepore Air)
My back up is to be a cook.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 9 2006, 08:18 PM
^ 
I love food!
Posted by: ichigofan Jul 27 2006, 05:36 PM
I want to be an Egyptologists but since its seasonal ill work as a Forensic anthropologist/college professor during the months the excavations arent running I also want to own a school for people interested in Anthropology and history.
Posted by: Caitlinnn Jul 28 2006, 09:58 AM
I'd really like to work for the FBI or somewhere else in the government
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 28 2006, 10:57 AM
^ My friend Jue wants to be a C.I.A cop. There's actually a high school for that over here.
Posted by: ROARxD Jul 31 2006, 09:36 AM
Since I'm going into a computer school and i'm in like a webdesigning/graphic arts program, then i guess that could be a possibilty for me. But then, last night, when i was reading a book, they were talking about psychiatrist/psychologist [sp?] and it got me pretty interested. So i'm not sure yet.
Yupp, but i doubt it would come true. AHHH, i didn't apply for that highschool ><
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 31 2006, 01:28 PM
You don't care for the people! 
I keed.
Well, I think graphic designing would be pretty cool. Like that ad we saw on the train! It could help you learn more!
Posted by: elainedcuzunome Jul 31 2006, 02:19 PM
SPECTROSCOPIST!!! RAWR!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectroscopy
(i really like spectroscopy. some of the most important discoveries are founded my spectroscopists. or so i've heard..)
or anything in astrophysics/earth science.
just something in science in general.
like.. i want to get a double major. one in astronomy/something science and buisness.
Posted by: ROARxD Jul 31 2006, 05:24 PM
I keed.
Well, I think graphic designing would be pretty cool. Like that ad we saw on the train! It could help you learn more!
I do care. but.. but.. what if i get shot or like bombed. and i cant reveal my identity!!
Posted by: mzkandi Jul 31 2006, 05:26 PM
My major is Interactive Media Design and it's a major that can take me into many possible careers. Right I'm looking into user interface design.
Posted by: elainedcuzunome Jul 31 2006, 08:03 PM
I keed.
Well, I think graphic designing would be pretty cool. Like that ad we saw on the train! It could help you learn more!
oh, wait, the one on NYC trains? the "How bad do you want to be good?" one? with the guy gcrawling out of the laptop? that one was cool :) it made me consider a job in technology (i don't know why.) but that ad is just so cool.
i've also been considering a job in music because i can play the acoustic guitar, the bass (a little), the guitar, and a few recorders too.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jul 31 2006, 11:26 PM
^ Aww. I wish I could play the guitar. You know if you can form a band it would be great. Or Youtube. Youtube works wonders.
Posted by: elainedcuzunome Aug 1 2006, 12:22 AM
well, me and a few of my friends are trying to make a band, but we can't find a lead singer.. and we don't have that much time to reherse.
Posted by: xthismadness Aug 1 2006, 02:14 PM
life coach
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 2 2006, 06:23 PM
^ x2 Well you can always wait til school starts to find a good lead singer. Maybe you guys could practice on the weekends or afterschool or something.
----
I've never heard anyone's response to be life coach. But it seems very interesting.
Posted by: Quarantine. Aug 11 2006, 07:10 AM
I want to be a Photographer, since photography is my passion.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 11 2006, 10:32 AM
Do you have any pictures on you? I'd love to see them.
Posted by: SOOPER jue. Aug 11 2006, 12:47 PM
I remember when me and jane and my other friends tried to come up with a band even though none of use knew how to play any instruments We use brooms, pots and a computer keyboard. 
Posted by: kayceeisms Aug 11 2006, 12:53 PM
Kaycee = Future Oncologist
http://www.bls.gov/, just search for your occupation and it provides information like job outlook, average pay, etc.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 11 2006, 08:50 PM
^ Thanks for that.
Posted by: shampoo192 Aug 11 2006, 10:48 PM
http://www.bls.gov/, just search for your occupation and it provides information like job outlook, average pay, etc.
my mom is an oncologist and hemotologist
my sis is in college and plans to be a doctor too
as for me....i wanna be a veterinarian
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 11 2006, 11:33 PM
^ Your family is probably is gonna make a big difference in life.
Posted by: Mahokaida Aug 19 2006, 01:59 PM
My goal is to become a surgeon. If I get married and have someone to support me I might try and go for a neurosurgeon, but then again I might want to do cardiovascular surgery. Oh! And then I was watching this one medical show and I was thinking about a trauma surgeon. That would be sweet.
shampoo192, that's awesome that you want to be a veterinarian. I was recently talking to someone about that, and they told me that people who want this career often say they do it because they love animals. But some of them don't understand that you will be working with people as well. So if you want to be a vet, you have to like animals and people. But you probably already knew that!
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 19 2006, 04:11 PM
My parents wanted me to become a doctor, but I could never deal with the blood.
Posted by: Mahokaida Aug 19 2006, 05:29 PM
It's funny, I can deal with other people and their blood, but if my blood is involved I can't stand it. It goes the same for needles. I was learning about acupuncture once and we got to stick the needle in our hand, and I almost fainted. But I could easily stick in someone else. Hah! I guess that's a good thing.
Posted by: shampoo192 Aug 19 2006, 06:26 PM
shampoo192, that's awesome that you want to be a veterinarian. I was recently talking to someone about that, and they told me that people who want this career often say they do it because they love animals. But some of them don't understand that you will be working with people as well. So if you want to be a vet, you have to like animals and people. But you probably already knew that!
haha..i remember i did a project in the 6th grade and I wrote about veterinarians. i just thought it was so cool.
but i totally love animals and i like socializing
but the only prob is that there aren't many vet schools out there
i think its cool that you want to be a surgeon!! lol they make lots of money!!! hehe...i could never become a surgeon...i mean surgery still kinda scares me
Posted by: Mahokaida Aug 19 2006, 07:16 PM
Surgery always freaked me out, and that's why I want to do it. There's this quote by Chuck Palahniuk that says "Find out what you're most of afraid of and go live there". So I decided to do it because I know it's always been one of my fears. But it's not like I'm afraid to do surgery on people - what really scares me is getting surgery done to me. So I think I'm all set either way!
Good luck on finding a vet school
.
Posted by: minixchopstix Aug 19 2006, 07:19 PM
Pediatrician; I love working with kids.
Or something food-related such as a chef or food stylist.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 19 2006, 11:06 PM
Pediatricians are the best. I miss my old one.
Posted by: doork Aug 20 2006, 02:25 PM
I want to major something in the Medical Field, but I don`t know what.. I`m thinking about being a Pediatrician but its too common now days so.. any ideas?
Posted by: Mahokaida Aug 20 2006, 06:26 PM
The medical field is huge. There's so many ideas out there. I'm lucky to live in the area I do because we have career camps; I recently went to a Health Careers Camp. If you don't want to go through all the schooling, you could be a Respiratory Therapist, a Physician's Assistant, a Phlebotomist...the choices are endless. I'd say when school starts just go talk to your guidance counselor about options in the medical field. Other than that I'd recommend a type of surgeon or a different type of doctor other than pediatrician.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 21 2006, 11:42 AM
I'm gonna see if I can find anything on medical classes.
Posted by: elainedcuzunome Aug 21 2006, 10:29 PM
If I were to be a doctor, I'd be something in radiology. Or curing cancer with nanotechnology, but I forgot what that's called. Nanotech is really interesting, actually. This summer, I was considering a career in nanotech 'cause I was studying it for a while.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 23 2006, 04:14 PM
Aren't there a few high schools that specialize in the medical field?
Posted by: rawr SOCK Aug 23 2006, 11:25 PM
There's one high school in Queens, NY that specializes in health..
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary High School
Yeah. And in Queens, there are A MILLION different high schools that specialize in different things. Well, maybe not Queens, but all of NYC.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 23 2006, 11:49 PM
My friend got into one, I forgot what it was called something with Medical in it.
Posted by: yrrnotelekktric Aug 24 2006, 12:48 AM
biochemistry, perhaps.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 24 2006, 11:54 AM
Man, that's what I'm looking forward to the most in high school. Besides the drama, chemistry seems cool.
Posted by: rawr SOCK Aug 24 2006, 12:14 PM
I know someone who wants to be a Biochemical Engineer who goes to Carnegie Mellon.
What exactly do you have to do for that job?
Posted by: My Cinderella. Aug 25 2006, 10:24 AM
This is what showed up when I googled:
Scientist who studies the chemistry of living things and their life processes.
Posted by: rawr SOCK Sep 1 2006, 04:01 PM
I found a website for NASA jobs:
http://www.nasa.gov/about/career/index.html
They hire scientists (many branches of science), engineers, computer programmers, personnel specialists, accountants, writers, maintenance workers, and other people.
You can even get internships and jobs and volunteer there.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Sep 2 2006, 10:21 PM
Thanks. I'll post it up.
Posted by: ZOMBIE. Sep 2 2006, 10:56 PM
I'm hoping to be a Makeup Artist. I've already started practicing with my MAC cosmetics. 
Posted by: x1227x Sep 2 2006, 10:57 PM
im thinking about being a pharmacist :]
Posted by: minixchopstix Sep 2 2006, 10:58 PM
Pediatrician, actress, or chef. (=
Posted by: This Confession Sep 3 2006, 12:18 AM
Hmm,
Anything I suppose, anything to do with computers perhaps. Being a psychologist would be neat.
Posted by: kayceeisms Sep 3 2006, 12:34 AM
Oncologist, oncologist, oncologist.
It's like, perfect. Just perfect.
Posted by: xxscottypottyxx Sep 3 2006, 02:45 AM
3D computer animation :]
Posted by: starlette Sep 3 2006, 03:37 AM
Singer, Producer, Dancer, Actress, Fashion Designer, Spokesmodel, Talk Show Host :)
All at once.
Posted by: Spiritual Winged Aura Sep 3 2006, 04:56 AM
My future career is somewhat a job to work with RAWR something
i forgot that person's name but ... oh well.
our geeky interest is science. ;]
HEY HEY HEY HEY, DONT BE DISSING US. DONT BE JEALOUS !
Posted by: Jeng Sep 3 2006, 08:36 AM
i want to be in the medical field
Posted by: Cake. Sep 3 2006, 08:54 AM
I wanted to be a lawyer when I was younger.
And then I wanted to be an interior designer. So it's between those two, I guess. Or I might not even choose any of them...
Posted by: Kraazy Kiddo Sep 3 2006, 09:21 AM
Ehh. Idk.
Working on basketball right now [:
Posted by: happykmd Sep 3 2006, 09:54 AM
Errrr. Thats a really good question.
Either something in the Photography field, a Heart Doctor, or something to do with European culture / history.
Ughhh. Photographers dont get paid hardly anything. 
Posted by: rawr SOCK Sep 3 2006, 11:51 AM
i forgot that person's name but ... oh well.
our geeky interest is science. ;]
HEY HEY HEY HEY, DONT BE DISSING US. DONT BE JEALOUS !
Me?
I'm Elaine..
We can work on a bubble on Mars :)
I want to be an astrophysicist/astronomer/spectroscopist.
But I'd much rather be an astronomer/engineer for NASA's JPL.. I'd LOVE to work on some future Mars rovers and maybe some for Europa. And when the time comes, I'll begin work on plans for colonization on another planet.
Of course, I'll do all that after I graduate from CALTECH or MIT. Most likely Caltech though 'cause that's my dream college.
Posted by: dancingkait Sep 3 2006, 02:25 PM
i'm thinking about getting into dental hygeine :)
Posted by: Spiritual Winged Aura Sep 3 2006, 04:37 PM
I'm Elaine..
We can work on a bubble on Mars :)
I want to be an astrophysicist/astronomer/spectroscopist.
But I'd much rather be an astronomer/engineer for NASA's JPL.. I'd LOVE to work on some future Mars rovers and maybe some for Europa. And when the time comes, I'll begin work on plans for colonization on another planet.
Of course, I'll do all that after I graduate from CALTECH or MIT. Most likely Caltech though 'cause that's my dream college.
for some unknown reason, i dont like cal tech. my teacher say it's a pretty hard college to be accepted. cal tech is freaking hard as heck. the math is like .... omfg, hard. (well, i suck at math.) ...And oh yeah, she brought a really smartass former student from caltech. she made me felt dumb.
i might go to ucsd or uci. they have science program. i dont know about the rest of the colleges.
anyways, i live in L.A of southern CA. where are you from?
Posted by: rawr SOCK Sep 3 2006, 04:45 PM
i might go to ucsd or uci. they have science program. i dont know about the rest of the colleges.
Yeahh. Caltech is like a really good school. I REALLY want to go there, but I might not get in :(
I never heard of UCSD or UCI before.. Where are they?
Queens, New York.
Caltech is near where you live! You're lucky.
I don't know of any good science/engineering colleges nearby.. Maybe Columbia or something, I guess?
I want to move to Pasadena or something when I grow up 'cause I want to work at NASA's JPL which is located in Caltech, I think.
Posted by: mipadi Sep 3 2006, 05:22 PM
I don't know of any good science/engineering colleges nearby.. Maybe Columbia or something, I guess?
You should try Bucknell University! It's about three hours from NYC, and was recently ranked the #8 undergrad engineering college in the US (2003 data).
Posted by: Mr. Slowjamz Sep 3 2006, 06:54 PM
you can also try Cooper Union ...another good one .
Posted by: mipadi Sep 3 2006, 09:54 PM
Or the Rochester Institute of Technology or the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Both are in NY, and Troy isn't far from NYC. MIT is pretty close by, too.
Posted by: Sherlock. Sep 3 2006, 10:00 PM
My grandfather told me I should design Greeting Cards.
And that sounds like it would be reeeeaalllyyyy fun.
Posted by: lol lollipops Sep 3 2006, 10:05 PM
Future prostitute.
Posted by: tic tac. Sep 3 2006, 10:07 PM
OMG REALLY?! Would you like my cousin to hook you up?
Hmm. I'd like to get payed for sitting on my ass all day. That'd be nice.
Posted by: soEXCLUSIVE Sep 3 2006, 10:18 PM
I want to be something that involves children, like a teacher or a pediatrician.
Posted by: Gypsy Eyes Sep 3 2006, 10:26 PM
I'm looking into a few different things if Dance and music don't work out.
-Fashion Design
-Photography
-Psychology with a focus on criminal
-Lawyer
-Forensics
Posted by: jummony Sep 4 2006, 11:06 PM
mangaka....
manga ---> cartoon
Posted by: BrandonSaunders Sep 5 2006, 04:23 AM
Ending lives.
Posted by: iRock cB Sep 5 2006, 09:33 AM
I'm going to be an actor. I love acting. I'll probably do something with computers on the side, like Video Game design or Journalism.
Posted by: x.d.o.0.f.u.s Sep 6 2006, 04:57 PM
my major carreer will probly be Fashion Design and minor is music producer. im goin to Savanah College of Art and Design either carreer im choose lol.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Sep 6 2006, 06:17 PM
Oh, visit F.I.T sometime. It could help you major in that! Well for the fashion part.
Posted by: mzkandi Sep 6 2006, 07:47 PM
SCAD is an awesome school. I have three teachers at my current school that rave about it all the time even though the actual city of Savanah isn't all that great (according to them).
Posted by: mona lisa Sep 6 2006, 08:45 PM
Topics merged. I don't see why we needed the 'your future career' thread in the Lounge.
And that sounds like it would be reeeeaalllyyyy fun.
I think you'd do a great job at it!
Posted by: My Cinderella. Sep 7 2006, 07:33 AM
And that sounds like it would be reeeeaalllyyyy fun.
Posted by: x.d.o.0.f.u.s Sep 13 2006, 01:45 PM
im not planing to go to the one in savannah though. i wanted to go to the one in lacoste but it's like T-T FRENCH!! lOL so i'm sticking to the one in Atlanta. I already have all my recomandation ready ^.^ im very excited about the college. Im having second though on my major though. Im still debating between Jewelry Designer or Fashion. My dad is a jewler, my mom own a alteration shop so it's like im in the middle T-T
Posted by: mznikki Sep 13 2006, 01:54 PM
to those interested in john robbert powers: it really is a good school I went there for 2 years I loved it i went to the one in new york. i have another friend who took modeling classes there but i know someone else who tried Barbizon I believe. I'm a college freshman and I'm majoring in communicaiton arts focusing on graphic design and filim =]
Posted by: timeflies51 Sep 17 2006, 08:33 PM
Either an elementary school teacher or an Italian teacher.
Posted by: happykmd Sep 21 2006, 09:14 PM
I would LOVE to be a pediatric cradiologist or oncologist. But I'm worried that I'm too lazy to get through the 8+ years of college. Plus, it takes alot of money and dedication. But, I would be doing something I love. Helping people.
Or... if the whole doctor thing didnt work out, i'd probably major in web design or something computer related.
Photography is my passion, but there's not a whole lot of options for a career. Plus, it doesnt exactly pay well.
*is confused* 
Posted by: My Cinderella. Sep 27 2006, 06:41 PM
^ They don't? I always thought photographers made big bucks.
Posted by: rawr SOCK Sep 27 2006, 10:13 PM
I think it depends on who you work for..
Like say if you're independent, the pay would probably be pretty bad.
But then if you work for a powerful company like Samsung, the pay might actually be pretty good.
Posted by: miss barnes Sep 30 2006, 12:27 PM
i'm always changing my mind about what i wanna major in next year but as of right now i'm back at my original plan...ACCOUNTiNG
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 2 2006, 01:22 PM
Eh I was never really good at numbers to begin with. I don't think I'd do too well in the business industry.
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Oct 7 2006, 07:49 PM
Being a photographer as a job is something like being an actor for a job. Only say 1 out of 500 actors hit it big. Similar thing with photographers.
If you do hit the jackpot though, yeah, you will get a lot of money.
Usually though, being a photographer doesn't pay that much.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 11 2006, 10:22 PM
Well I just wanted to bump this. But for all those actors: http://exploretalent.com is the best for auditions.
Posted by: pandamonium Oct 11 2006, 10:37 PM
im still deciding, i am majoring in computer graphic arts at the moment kind of like graphic design, or i might transfer to another college to major in interior design...
i got kind of discouraged to go for graphic design cause i know about 7 that dont have jobs after they graduated. i am so scared that might happen to me. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ADVICE.
Posted by: mznikki Oct 11 2006, 10:40 PM
i got kind of discouraged to go for graphic design cause i know about 7 that dont have jobs after they graduated. i am so scared that might happen to me. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ADVICE.
minor in something else that interests you.
i'm declared as a communicaiton arts major.. and i'm focusing on flim and graphic design. but i'm gonna probably minor or somthing in marketing. its still all that technical stuff with my school i gotta sort it out and kinda get back on that.
Posted by: rawtheekuh. Oct 14 2006, 03:14 PM
A journalist or a filmmaker.
I know that I don't want to go to college.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 15 2006, 06:10 PM
I've always wanted to become an author.
Posted by: kayceeisms Oct 15 2006, 07:11 PM
I've been so intent on becoming an oncologist, but now I have this itch to become a teacher.
Yikes.
Posted by: femme_fatale4160 Oct 15 2006, 07:13 PM
I want to be a novelist. I've loved to write my whole life. My second choice would be a fashion designer/consultant, but writing is my first love.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 19 2006, 10:09 PM
^ Writing is a love of mine as well. :)
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 20 2006, 11:04 PM
I'm meeting and greeting with a couple of producers tomorrow, so wish me luck! Hopefully they'll have something for me.
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Oct 27 2006, 05:08 PM
^ Oh cool, much luck to you.
To photographers out there:
If you're planning to be a photographer as your future career, you'd have an advantage if you start some kind of small business early, like now, or whenever you think you're ready (as soon as possible, however).
You can then start building your reputation as a photographer, while getting the gist of running a business. It's a pretty good experience, overall.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Oct 29 2006, 11:36 AM
I should post that up. One second....
Posted by: EFFECTS Nov 1 2006, 01:17 PM
attending FIDM in about 1 1/2
major=Graphic Design
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 1 2006, 10:22 PM
Graphic designing, I wanna take a class in high school for it.
Posted by: just another teenage dirtbag Nov 9 2006, 01:43 PM
i want to be a psycologist...........or a lawyer i haven't decided. but i think i want to be a psycologist.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 14 2006, 07:50 AM
Everyone I know wants to be a psycologist.
Posted by: a painefull euphoria Nov 14 2006, 05:35 PM
im a chef.
i love cooking
and to anyone who wants to consider that career field should know it makes great money.
just know that it takes alot of hard work
and lots of skill beacsue its a very competitive field =]
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 15 2006, 09:50 PM
Tell me about it! There's even a culinary program in my school. The bread they cook smells really good. Too bad I'm in the western technology program. Yee haw.
Posted by: lilxl0ser Nov 16 2006, 08:51 AM
i want to get my doctorates and become a counseling psychologist... :)
i really want to be a chef, too. that sounds like fun.. :D
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 16 2006, 08:09 PM
Food testing can be both dangerous and tasty! I wonder...
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Nov 17 2006, 11:45 PM
^ Ha ha. You can have the positives if you run as a food judge on food network instead.
But then again, I guess you would have to start off as a food tester.
Posted by: ashopely Nov 18 2006, 12:30 AM
mucho helpful! i want to be a computer programmer, maybe. idk yet.
Posted by: Tymel Nov 18 2006, 12:43 PM
I want to be a pharmacist.
Posted by: rawr SOCK Nov 18 2006, 05:51 PM
^ St. Johns!
They accept almost everyone that applies. About 1/3 of the class of '06 of my school got in.
Posted by: a painefull euphoria Nov 18 2006, 05:53 PM
But then again, I guess you would have to start off as a food tester.
well you could be a food tester or food critic.
food critics ususaly end up on food network.=/
food testers are ususaly the people who try new things like chicken flavored gum
Posted by: happykmd Nov 19 2006, 12:49 AM
I'm so confused when it comes to college and deciding on a major.
Possible options:
- Oncologist (would make the biggest impact, and i'd be helping people. it would give my life more purpose)
- Cardiologist (same as above)
- Photography (my passion... doesnt pay well at all though)
- Web Design (another passion)
- Engineering (what my dad wants me to do lol)
- International affairs / foriegn relations
- German language/culture
- Stay at home mommy/housewife. (easiest option)
Oncology, Cardiology, or Engineering are my top 3, but I'm worried that it would be too hard to get through school. I'd be looking at 8 years ++ for Medical school. Engineering wouldnt be too bad though. I'm just so lazy... I cant see myself doing anything.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 19 2006, 10:16 AM
^ Wow, you got your priorities set. Hmm...I find the german language one to be appealing. I think it's cool to major in a language that isn't yours.
Posted by: happykmd Nov 19 2006, 10:33 AM
^ Hehe. Not really though. My gpa is barely a 3, and I'm only in honors classes. I go to a really small private school, so there's no way of taking higher classes. And they say they dont allow dual enrollment. So I'm getting worried that I wont be able to get into a decent college.
Thats what I was thinking too, with the whole German language and culture thing. My dads a German citizen, and grew up over there - so I guess thats what's sparked my interest.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 19 2006, 10:40 AM
My latin teacher is german but he speaks fluent latin and I think it's really cool. Would you ever want to teach German?
Posted by: kayceeisms Nov 19 2006, 12:12 PM
I know this is off topic, but chicken flavored gum?
I wouldn't worry all that much, since I know colleges also take into account what programs your school offers when they're looking at your grades and what oppurtunities you've taken.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 21 2006, 07:13 PM
Chicken Flavored gum...mmm...I'd do it if I were paid.
Posted by: rawr SOCK Nov 23 2006, 11:09 PM
I'd eat it only if it came with ketchup..
I'm thinking of astrobiology right now. Being an astrobiologist sounds really cool. It's basically looking for life on other planets and the future of the Earth and universe.
Astrophysicist/engineer/spectroscopist/aeronauticist/astronauticist seem like really cool jobs, but I think astrobiologist is the one for me. (For now.)
But.. I want to find a job in which I can design probes and rovers for NASA. I just don't know what it's called. It has something to do with engineering though.
Argh, there are wayy to many jobs that have to do with astronomy and NASA! I don't know what to choose anymore.
Posted by: Gilbertay Nov 23 2006, 11:15 PM
I have 3 options..
-Drummer
-Physicoligist (Helps people mentally)
-Religion Scholar
Posted by: happykmd Nov 23 2006, 11:22 PM
Latin? Woah, thats pretty cool. I hear speaking latin can be pretty helpful when it comes to taking SAT's over the vocabulary section.
Hmm, thats always a possibility!
I wouldn't worry all that much, since I know colleges also take into account what programs your school offers when they're looking at your grades and what oppurtunities you've taken.
So do you mean that since I'm taking everything that I could possibly take that my school offers, they'll realize that? And have mercy? lol.
Posted by: Ashley_Brook Nov 24 2006, 11:48 AM
Journalist, songwriter, or author.
I also have been getting into modeling and I aspire to be Miss America or Miss USA.
Posted by: a painefull euphoria Nov 24 2006, 11:59 AM
^^ i hear modeling is really really hard.and getting into Miss America is really hard too.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 25 2006, 10:43 AM
^ It probably is. They say how tall you are doesn't matter--yeah I think that's BS.
Posted by: x1227x Nov 25 2006, 03:13 PM
accountant.
:X
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Nov 25 2006, 08:41 PM
It is. Modeling doesn't really pay off unless you make it to the top. And it's pretty hard to make it up there.
Same thing if you want to be an actor, photographer, or artist.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Nov 30 2006, 07:25 AM
It's a 1 of 1000000000.
Posted by: x1227x Dec 7 2006, 01:06 AM
i also might wanna become a lawyer.
yay for yelling at people! haha
Posted by: splitnightsky Dec 7 2006, 01:59 AM
current career: Chick-fil-a "team member"
(a nice way of saying cashier/headset person)
future career: Companion animal veterinarian :)
Posted by: My Cinderella. Dec 7 2006, 05:37 PM
yay for yelling at people! haha
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Dec 9 2006, 01:44 PM
Chyea, for real.
You better be able to bring something new to the game, or be really, really good.
Posted by: Summer Rain Dec 9 2006, 01:46 PM
*quotes Jim Carrey*
Are you saying there's a chance?!
yeah I know it's a rare one. I want to be a professional musician and go to Julliards and all. I don't want to be a lawyer or a teacher or some shit. I don't have the patience for those jobs.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Dec 12 2006, 07:49 AM
I have patience...I'm just too lazy.
Posted by: x1227x Dec 20 2006, 01:53 AM
[woah haven't been in this topic in a long time]
haha i know. :)
hmm.. i dont know.. i'll probably decide later on. its kind of hard to get into a good lawyer school.
[that's what i heard]
Posted by: kayceeisms Dec 21 2006, 08:31 PM
I need to learn how to update.
And yes, they'll have mercy. I wouldn't depend solely on that, but if they see that you're trying really, really hard, then you've def. got a chance.
Posted by: Chessboxxa 101 Dec 21 2006, 08:34 PM
I want to be a speech language pathologist. a speech therapist. but currently I'm just starting my first year in a 2 year community college. any advise out there?
Posted by: mzkandi Dec 23 2006, 12:31 AM
^ That was my former major but I changed it because I found out I hated it so much.
Classes to take are anatomy, especially of the head and ear. Trust me, you will need this class. If you can get into a basic sign language class that will be helpful too. A class I most highly recommend is Linguistics, this deals with the scientific study of language.
For further info, check out this site. http://www.asha.org/default.htm
Posted by: My Cinderella. Dec 31 2006, 02:26 PM
Thanks for the website, I'll post that up now.
Posted by: cassjamminx Dec 31 2006, 03:30 PM
i want to become a Nurse-Midwife ... or a musician. lol.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 2 2007, 06:58 PM
Musician? That's an interesting career. Care to share some music (if you have)
Posted by: Lil_Cloud Jan 5 2007, 04:16 AM
I'd really like to work in the medical field, but my science is not strong enough, in my opinion. It's probably my worst subject. However, I was thinking of being a Nutritionist, because it only requires a bachelor's degree and it is more food chemistry based rather than, let's say, physics
However, I also have an interest for being a teacher. With my passion for music, I was thinking of becoming a Music Teacher, which would require a music major of some sort. Music is more so skill-based than memorization, like most subjects, which I'm not sure I can do. Tapping into my heritage, I also want to be a Foreign Language Teacher (Mandarin), since I really want to be more fluent in the language. Also, being a teacher would allow me to utilize the language on a daily basis so I won't forget it again.
Anyways, I'm a sophomore... so I do have some time to think, but not a whole lot.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 8 2007, 07:40 PM
Foreign Language teachers are always cool. I think that would be a great career, I haven't seen many ABC teaching chinese in school.
Posted by: APPLEjuicex Jan 8 2007, 07:56 PM
im edging towards pschology. perferably forensics.
i cant diddle daddle now. ill be graduating next year. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I WANT IN LIFE, DAMN IT.
i hate choosing.
Posted by: Lil_Cloud Jan 8 2007, 09:32 PM
I'm not ABC...
I'm just white washed
Posted by: kayceeisms Jan 9 2007, 08:44 PM
i hate choosing.
Posted by: miiichellley Jan 9 2007, 08:47 PM
i wanna be a lawyer.
Posted by: x1227x Jan 9 2007, 09:34 PM
^ Lawyer school = Scary.
I think one of the best is Harvard. [Well at least that's what I heard]
I actually want to become a lawyer also. :) Arguing/Debating = Fun fun fun.
Posted by: Lil_Cloud Jan 10 2007, 12:29 AM
It's a gap year.
Leap year is an extra day added in February every 4 years to correspond with the earth's motion around the sun in the u.s. calendar
Posted by: kayceeisms Jan 10 2007, 12:34 AM
Leap year is an extra day added in February every 4 years to correspond with the earth's motion around the sun in the u.s. calendar
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Jan 12 2007, 08:35 PM
Anyone know a good place to get an education in business?
Just wondering. I took a career assessment thing at school, and a lot of the recommended jobs involved business schooling.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 21 2007, 03:27 AM
There's a business and finance high school near my area. But I'm not sure you'd want to move all the way from there to attend. 
Posted by: rawr SOCK Jan 21 2007, 08:53 AM
NYU has a really good business program. Same with CMU and Georgetown.
You could check out http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/06profiles/ for more business schools.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 21 2007, 04:08 PM
I'll post that up for reference.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 27 2007, 10:16 AM
Wish me luck guys, I'm going in for 2 modeling meet ups with the casting director. Hopefully I can get a job.
Posted by: mzkandi Jan 27 2007, 12:19 PM
Good luck!
Posted by: kayceeisms Jan 27 2007, 06:13 PM
Buena suerte! 
Posted by: My Cinderella. Jan 28 2007, 01:45 PM
I'm not sure how it went, I wasn't there for too long, but I'd have to check my email on Monday.
Posted by: yanners Feb 12 2007, 10:25 AM
What's your modelling meet up for? Runway or commercial print?
I've decided to declare my major. I'm going to be a music major, and hopefully end up working in the music industry.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Feb 12 2007, 05:51 PM
^ It was for commericial print.
Music? That's awesome, what do you play?
Posted by: yanners Feb 12 2007, 11:34 PM
I play the piano and the clarinet. But I'm not looking into performing.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Feb 13 2007, 12:19 AM
Ahh, then what are you interested in?
Posted by: Lil_Cloud Feb 13 2007, 12:20 AM
Music education, possibly? Being a music major would be so much fun, and it's less stressful - you work at your own pace, rather. Except, that's kinda the thing with me. Music is really all skill-based rather than memorization. I'm afraid I just won't have the skills.
Perhaps a minor wouldn't hurt...
Posted by: yanners Feb 13 2007, 04:48 PM
No, not education. Unfortunately, I can't stand teaching. I'm looking into production, music administration, which is a growing field in need of more people who understand both music and business, and other fields like this in the music industry. I know for certain that I'll keep composing though.
I'm kind of stuck between going into modern, popular music, or sticking to classical music.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Feb 19 2007, 08:41 PM
I always wanted to be a vet. What should I major in?
Posted by: kayceeisms Feb 19 2007, 08:45 PM
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos076.pdf
Okay, you need to finish an undergrad program to get in, and a couple require a bachelor's degree. After finishing the Undergard or Bachelor's program, then it takes another four years to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at a univeristy accredited by http://www.avma.org/. Hard work and quite a few years of high-level education, but there's a very high job outlook and very good salary.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Feb 19 2007, 08:47 PM
I guess now, I just need to work on overcoming blood.
Posted by: xxamandajanexx Feb 24 2007, 11:50 AM
I think I want to be a desktop publisher. Not sure. But they basically design and lay-out brochures, business cards, and stuff like that. They don't make much, but I think I would LOVE it. Hopefully I could do it. :\ I have much much much to learn.
But almost everything involving Digital Media/Communications Technologies sounds interesting and awesome!
Like this, it sounds so cool!
And I still think Nikkie's major does too
You guys should tell me what awesome courses are involved and if you like it :)
I'm supposed to career shadow someone on March 27. Whether my extremely small school/town actually found a desktop publisher or something related in the area, who knows. But i sure do hope so.
I'm excited!
Posted by: My Cinderella. Feb 24 2007, 07:06 PM
^ Career shadowing? I want to be able to do that SOOO bad. Tell me how it goes. I've never really heard of a desktop publisher, but it somehow reminds me of a graphic designer.
Posted by: thomasodell Mar 6 2007, 11:32 PM
web design and programming
not that it matters theres about 395782309 ppl who want to do it
Posted by: mipadi Mar 17 2007, 12:53 AM
Why not? Just out of curiosity.
Posted by: &/degradanca. Mar 18 2007, 06:47 AM
i was thinking about becoming a doctor until i heard about how hard it is for international students to get into pre-med in the states (yet alone how hard it is for anybody to get in) :( eh... i really want to, though.
what kind of classes should i plan on taking in high school / what should my average gpa be if i want to become something like a clinical psychologist?
Posted by: happykmd Mar 19 2007, 03:52 PM
Possible options:
- Oncologist (would make the biggest impact, and i'd be helping people. it would give my life more purpose)
- Cardiologist (same as above)
- Photography (my passion... doesnt pay well at all though)
- Web Design (another passion)
- Engineering (what my dad wants me to do lol)
- International affairs / foriegn relations
- German language/culture
- Stay at home mommy/housewife. (easiest option)
Oncology, Cardiology, or Engineering are my top 3, but I'm worried that it would be too hard to get through school. I'd be looking at 8 years ++ for Medical school. Engineering wouldnt be too bad though. I'm just so lazy... I cant see myself doing anything.
Woah, its only been a few months... and I've already changed my mind. Completely.
Revised plan:
- Nursing (at least a bachelors degree). Possibly a oncology nurse?
- Engineering
- Buisness (more realistic - but seems boring?)
Eeek I need help/ideas/suggestions.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Mar 19 2007, 05:10 PM
It depends what you wanna do. What would you feel more happier doing? Helping doctors save and help lives, helping the community or have an boring job with good pay?
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Mar 21 2007, 08:13 PM
Revised plan:
- Nursing (at least a bachelors degree). Possibly a oncology nurse?
- Engineering
- Buisness (more realistic - but seems boring?)
Eeek I need help/ideas/suggestions.
Photography is just so insecure as a career.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Mar 21 2007, 11:19 PM
^ As is acting. There's never a guarantee.
Posted by: happykmd Mar 22 2007, 12:03 PM
Yeah, it is. That's originally what I wanted to do, until I realized how rough the pay can be. It seems almost impossible to make a decent living off it.
Well, something like buisness would definately be the easiest option for me, especially getting through school. I've always been good at math and with computers. But, I know I could never handle sitting behind a desk all day at work. I'd go insane. I think I'd have to have a job that's unpredictable; you know, something that wouldnt be boring.
So that's why I've been considering nursing. It pays REALLY well...and, I think I'm the caring, motherly type by nature. AND, I'd be helping people. That's the best part. I'd love to specialize in something. Maybe Oncology? Seeing people with cancer hits me harder than anything else. I hate to see people suffer, but I would love to be able to brighten up someones day, and help them. I just can't imagine how I'd feel / react when a patient I knew passed away. So because of that, I dont think I could handle oncology, or any other type of nursing.
Posted by: JakeKKing Mar 22 2007, 12:07 PM
I'm going into the Air Force and I'm going to be trained in the field of Electronics Avionics. Shweet.
Then eventually I want to become a pilot. So, that's my career choice.
Posted by: happykmd Mar 22 2007, 01:48 PM
^ Wow, that definately sounds cool.
Pilot, as in commercial airline pilot? Or in the Air Force?
How long till you go in?
Posted by: mipadi Mar 23 2007, 12:41 AM
Then eventually I want to become a pilot. So, that's my career choice.
I wanted to do that, too. And honestly, if my vision wasn't so poor, there's no doubt I'd be in the Air Force right now. But my lousy vision precludes me from ever obtaining military flight certification.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Mar 24 2007, 11:53 PM
My friend's brother works in the air force. It's pretty cool. Eh, my father works as a taxi driver, he wants me to take over as well--but I have poor vision just like you Michael.
Posted by: .misoshiru Mar 28 2007, 12:06 AM
Aw :( I have poor vision too. haha.
I'm in the process of declaring my major
but it'll be incredibly tough to crack into the music industry and classical composing.
Posted by: hii Mar 28 2007, 10:50 PM
carologist<--(bout to go to college for it) or physical therapist <--(im already licensed for this)
Posted by: mipadi Mar 29 2007, 04:05 PM
Is a carologist a person who studies cars?
Posted by: kimmytree Mar 29 2007, 04:08 PM
^
Dang... I really hope she meant Cardiologist...
Posted by: mipadi Mar 30 2007, 07:55 AM
Dang... I really hope she meant Cardiologist...
I actually hope not, since I prefer cardiologists who can spell "cardiologist"...
Posted by: .misoshiru Mar 30 2007, 11:09 AM
Wouldn't she have to be in med school to be a cardiologist?
Posted by: mipadi Mar 30 2007, 11:45 AM
You're all assuming the poster is a "she", probably because the poster exhibited poor spelling.
Posted by: .misoshiru Mar 30 2007, 08:22 PM
and probably because there are more females on cB than there are males.
hi michael. :D
Posted by: mipadi Apr 1 2007, 09:27 PM
Whoa, totally didn't know you changed your name!
Hi.
Posted by: rawtheekuh. Apr 2 2007, 08:45 PM
I feel like there's no particular reason that I want to go to college. If I were to go, it would be simply because all my friends were doing it and my parents wanted me to. The last thing I want to do is waste my money on that.
Posted by: My Cinderella. Apr 6 2007, 11:54 AM
But I thought you would need certain certificates from college to be qualified for certain jobs.
Posted by: xxamandajanexx Apr 9 2007, 10:24 AM
It was kind of disappointing, i learned nothing.
I went to my local extremely small town newspaper and the guy kind of didn't really know what to do with us. He didn't have anything planned. Once he even said "hmm, what to doo" and he had us sit in a room while he checked his email. :\I wanted to see all the printing technologies and stuff but they do that in another town, he told me.
And desktop publishing is pretty similar to graphic design
Posted by: rawtheekuh. Apr 12 2007, 05:39 PM
"Certain" being the key word here. There are countless successful people who didn't go to college. Instead, they used their talents/skills and made something out of it by working hard and staying determined. That doesn't always equate to going to college.
Posted by: supimateecup Apr 12 2007, 05:54 PM
I wanna go into graphic design but I also want to like be the people who do the codes for a website but I don't really know like what college has that // the name of the profession. Anyone know? And anyone know what is the best web // graphic deisgn colleges in Cali?
Posted by: My Cinderella. Apr 14 2007, 12:21 PM
Wasn't there this one school that had an ad for web designing...what was it? I'll get back to you on it.
Posted by: .misoshiru Apr 19 2007, 11:06 PM
you'll probably have to look into computer science and art.
Posted by: My Cinderella. May 4 2007, 09:26 PM
Ah, about the whole career shadowing. I'm pretty sure USA today held an oppurtunity for you to be able to career shadow someone who holds the occupation you wish to pursue. My friend's essay got accepted into the contest and now she gets to shadow a lawyer!
Posted by: capricorn826 May 17 2007, 05:53 PM
Nursing.
Posted by: JoanOfArc May 20 2007, 02:35 AM
The default filipino job, eh? Which courses do you plan on taking?
Posted by: MyMichelle May 24 2007, 02:51 PM
Fashion designer or Make-up artist.
Posted by: queeniexD Jun 3 2007, 10:33 AM
blehh i'm feeling so skeptic about becoming a counseling psychologist now. :\ maybe i should just become an actual doctor and get over my fear of blood....NOT. i can't do that. ><
i'll just do what i planned on doing + other things i'm interested in. i.e. photography :)
Posted by: JoanOfArc Jun 4 2007, 11:15 PM
Photography, I always loved looking at the pictures taken by the professionals. Tough business out there.
Posted by: hazardous Jun 10 2007, 05:44 PM
i'm looking into physcology. or perhaps, an optomistrist. i know for sure that i want to work in the medical feild.
Posted by: alysaphobia Jun 11 2007, 06:27 AM
^That's cool, recently I've been thinking about how I'd really enjoy being a psychiatrist.
Posted by: EtherxWhisper Jun 11 2007, 11:05 AM
I'm looking into multiple careers that I would love to pursue.Too bad I love to do them all.Like Theropudic fields or game programming,or a shef,or cartoonist :P OR right now what I really wanna do is Act :DD.On disney O__O
Posted by: JoanOfArc Jun 16 2007, 12:36 AM
I think it was about time for me to get a job. I'm going to work as a babysitter soon. I love kids.
Posted by: twilightsamurai Jun 16 2007, 01:01 AM
I'm planning to become a graphic designer. Well, my mom's sorta forcing me into it... I'm gonna go to a tech. high school and major in graphic designing/comp. programming. =_= Bleh. Wanna know if anyone else is professionally one? If I'm gonna do it, might as well see what it'd sort of be like.
Posted by: JoanOfArc Jun 16 2007, 01:04 AM
Get ready for years of wearing huge framed glasses. Haha, are you planning to be the stay at home type?
Posted by: beaucoup Jun 20 2007, 03:16 PM
consultant or investment banker
Posted by: Moderator Jun 25 2007, 02:51 PM
What does a consultant do?
Posted by: Arjuna Capulong Jun 25 2007, 07:22 PM
Now I'm thinking about going out and DJing for parties some day.
Posted by: beaucoup Jun 25 2007, 09:41 PM
consult people on what business/economic risks to take? at least that's what i want to do. there are different kinds of consultants.
Posted by: Moderator Jul 5 2007, 10:44 PM
What about those people who find other people jobs?
Posted by: jeSs1cA Jul 6 2007, 10:47 AM
Sports medicine or a physical thearpist..
Posted by: beaucoup Jul 8 2007, 09:48 PM
well with sites like monster.com, it reduces the needs of those jobs so
Posted by: Moderator Jul 24 2007, 06:58 PM
I can never really trust anything online. Its a wonder how the people running monster.com make money..
Posted by: DarkImpressions Jul 28 2007, 09:03 PM
Accounting!
I am so interested in thiss!
Posted by: Moderator Jul 31 2007, 10:09 PM
Thomas: I remember wanting to be a teacher when I was little, actually, I think I still do. Its just cool being able to grade papers and writing on the boards and stuff.
^ I hear you get big buckeroos for accounting. My friend does it and he takes us out like every week.
Posted by: DeviantShadows Aug 1 2007, 01:15 AM
I'm currently training to become a flight attendant. I also have my eye on a pilot license though; so maybe if I ever get sick of safety demonstrations and serving drinks, I'll work on that.
Posted by: mzkandi Aug 2 2007, 07:51 PM
Definitely have my eyes set on being an Art Director for an ad agency or graphic design professor.
Posted by: hiromi Aug 13 2007, 12:52 PM
Which courses do you plan on taking?*points to self* Another filipino planning to be in the default job as well!
Posted by: luku Aug 13 2007, 01:37 PM
I want to be a teacher but teachers don't get paid enough for what they do, so I plan on getting an additional degree in guidance counseling and I want to get either an associate or bachelors degree in graphic web design. Right now I'm working on getting a bachelors degree in English [major], with education as my minor, then go back to school to get a double masters in English and Guidance counceling.
Tip: The more credits you earn from school, the more annual income you'll recieve.
Posted by: yobaka3 Aug 13 2007, 02:02 PM
I'm going to study to get my bachelors of science degree in photography, either at the art institute of Philly or somewhere closer to home.
That's the practical side. The dreamer side hopes to get published in National Geographic someday as a nature photographer or a photo journalist. I've never tried the latter, and I get really excited when I think about trying new things, or shooting in other countries.
So basically, I don't know what kind of photographer I want to be yet, but I know I don't really like doing portraits.
Posted by: Moderator Aug 15 2007, 10:27 AM
Tip: The more credits you earn from school, the more annual income you'll recieve.
Posted by: tungmyBANANA Oct 7 2007, 06:33 PM
Come back in 5 years, and you will see me a pharmacist, at your local Walmart or Walgreens. KEKEKEKE. Making around 80-100k a year.
Posted by: Moderator Oct 12 2007, 10:03 PM
Ah, my sister wanted to major in that in College. But I guess she took the psycologist way.
Posted by: misoshiru Oct 12 2007, 10:07 PM
do pharmacists working at walmart/walgreens earn that much? O_o
i'll be living in a box on the street
Posted by: Elba Oct 12 2007, 10:19 PM
In two and a half years I'll have my Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy.
Posted by: Moderator Oct 12 2007, 10:23 PM
i'll be living in a box on the street
Posted by: misoshiru Oct 12 2007, 10:26 PM
okay. you can join me in my box.
Posted by: Moderator Oct 27 2007, 08:55 PM
50 cents an hour, I'll be there!
Posted by: cheerios Nov 24 2007, 10:11 AM
I still have a year and a half left of high school (I'm a junior) but I am already taking college classes so that I can becoming a psychologist.
I'm thinking either a children's psychologist or work on a military base and wokr with soliders and families, as with grief, and PTSD.
Posted by: Jinny Nov 24 2007, 08:08 PM
I should be doing my bio project but I have no printer paper at the moment, so.. 
Posted by: Spirited Away Nov 25 2007, 02:12 AM
i'll be living in a box on the street
Yes, they do.
Posted by: kryogenix Nov 25 2007, 02:44 AM
Mother f**ker, I'm studying Organic Chem right now so I can earn a good enough grade to stay a Pharmacy major mother f**ker.
3 AM MOTHER f**kER
Posted by: The Markster Nov 25 2007, 04:42 AM
When I'm older, I wanna get into some serious graphic design.
I don't know about architecture. Hmm.
Posted by: Moderator Dec 1 2007, 12:28 AM
I realized that I really like biology, so I'm hoping to get in the animal medical field someday. Well, there goes my 8 year plan. 
Posted by: Sandraaa Dec 18 2007, 09:35 AM
A stylist or a fashion marketer. I hope!
Posted by: MissFits Dec 18 2007, 09:38 AM
I am taking my prereqs for nursing. Once I get my degree I *hope* to go to Penn State for forensics so I can be a forensic nurse and do AMAZING things.
I will get to assist in autopsies, work on a police force as a crime scene investigator, take rape kits at hospitals, or just work as a nurse and get paid more than the other nurses
I am pretty excited.
Posted by: MissHygienic Dec 18 2007, 09:43 AM
A professional girlfriend.
Don't hate. It's a lot of work, especially when your boyfriend is as accident-prone as mine.
Posted by: LoveToMySilas Jan 13 2008, 04:59 PM
Okay, so my career planning took a little turn. I took a big interest in science and I hope that'll make it easier for me to become a pediatrician or a veterinarian. All I know is, I wanna make a difference in ze world.
Posted by: yrrnotelekktric Jan 17 2008, 04:06 AM
^holler at that. 
Transferring, (pre-med) then med school.
Oh boy.
Posted by: BrandonSaunders Jan 18 2008, 12:08 AM
www.usmc.mil
www.blackwaterusa.com
Posted by: aestheticYOU Jan 18 2008, 12:09 AM
Something in art or English. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Posted by: miyashu Jan 18 2008, 10:38 PM
i'm an aspiring animator/illustrator.