Question:
Hey, I dont know if this is the right place to post this, but here it is:
I'm 18 right now and doing running start at a local community college. I will be getting my associates degree this spring, and could transfer at the junior level at most colleges, however, I dont really know what I want to do. I mean, I have some ideas, and some things that interest me, but as far as actually picking a major, I'm just not sure. So, I decided to take a year off to explore my options and hopefully be able to decide what I'd like to go into. But here's my problem, my parents fully support my decision to take a year off, but they just found out that our insurance wont cover me any more (now that I'm 18) unless I'm a full time college student. So basically, as soon as I graduate this June, no more health, dental, or any kind of insurance. I want to get a job when I graduate, but I dont know of many places where they would actually hire an 18 year old that has any insurance benefits. If I did transfer to a college this fall my parents insurance would cover me until I'm 25, as long as I was a full time student. We checked to see if they would cover me again if I go back to college when I'm 19, but they wont. So, does anyone think it would be a good idea for me to try to go to a college just to have insurance coverance, or should I stick with my original plan and take a year off? I'm really confused right now, but I think its probably best that I dont rush into some random degree just to keep having the insurance, but then again, I dont know. Suggestions?
Answer:
Well, not to say one or the other, but keep in mind that you don't have to have your whole life worked out before you pick a degree to pursue. My uncle has a degree in Russian Studies and got a technological job. Your degree is not the most important decision of your life.
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And there's always the option of taking a general studies-type (basically non-declared) major for your first year. Most degrees share similar first year requirements, so you could just go, take the general requirement classes, and see what you like. That's always an option.
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Also think about this... I dont know even what direction you want to go with a major but consider that most universities have a pre program. I am wrapping up 2 years worth of pre-engineering (core classes + maths/sciences + basic engineering courses) at this point i could branch into just about any of the 12 colleges in the engineering school. Also all of the medical students(pharmacy, dr., denists, and such) are grouped in biomedical sciences(all taking basically the exact same classses). I know taking a break looks awesome but of all of my friends that "took a break" when i graduated hs in 2004; I would say that 75% of them are still on there break. Pray hard about it and look into to taking a career test or talking to someone at the jr college who can take your interests and abilities and point you in the write direction.
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yeah, you make good points, but I'm really hesitant about going to school just "to go". Plus, since I'll have my associates degree I'll already be at the junior level, which is when people are supposed to start focusing on their chosen major. So I've already taken all my general requirements.