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Old 08-02-2007, 02:40 PM   #1
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Math and Science?
I'm going to be a senior in high school this fall and my parents are putting a lot of pressure on me to major in a high paying field. They especially would like me to major in some sort of engineering or medical field like pharmacy. The problem is that I'm not especially good at math and science and the topics don't interest me at all. If I just worked really hard would I be able to do well in an engineering/medical major or is the fact that I don't perform as well in math and science going to hold me back?
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Old 08-02-2007, 02:41 PM   #2
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are you asian?
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Old 08-02-2007, 02:42 PM   #3
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No I'm not asian
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Old 08-02-2007, 02:43 PM   #4
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thats some BS...and engineering and pharmacy classes are all math and science oriented i wouldn't even consider it if i were you...don't do anything you don't want to do and ditch those azn parents
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Old 08-02-2007, 02:47 PM   #5
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He just said he's not Asian.
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Old 08-02-2007, 03:25 PM   #6
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No. If you don't love math and science don't even consider engineering. I don't know anything about pharmacy. Major in something you actually like, instead of the exact thing you're not good at.
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Old 08-02-2007, 03:25 PM   #7
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Industrial engineering doesn't have toooooooooooo much math...



yea this is such a guess
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Old 08-02-2007, 03:52 PM   #8
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If you are looking for the high paying salary engineering is not the field for you. If you want a high paying salary study Business.
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Old 08-02-2007, 04:09 PM   #9
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Its more so my parents are looking for a high salary, I'd be okay with a moderate income.
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Old 08-02-2007, 04:14 PM   #10
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It's so nice your parents care about your happiness.
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Old 08-02-2007, 04:21 PM   #11
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major in business, nice and easy and high pay salary
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Old 08-02-2007, 04:37 PM   #12
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Don't do something you don't want to do just to please your parents. Grow a backbone and major in what you like.
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Old 08-02-2007, 04:55 PM   #13
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Keep in mind unless I get a really good scholarship, my parents will be the one's paying for my education.
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Old 08-02-2007, 05:10 PM   #14
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Take out loans and go to a state school. Study what you want or you'll regret it the rest of your life.
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Old 08-02-2007, 05:23 PM   #15
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Well what are you interests and what are you good at? Play to your strengths and interests, because you can be just as successful as any engineer or doctor doing something you like.

And there's hella math in Industrial Engineering.
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