Random question, but I wanted to know what you guys want to major in during college? Like for example, I want to major in Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Physics
@solarsystem I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and, potentially, minor in Computer Science. Isnāt it weird how almost everyone I know wants a STEM degree? :-?
@ak2018 I know right! Especially engineering too
Iām probably going to double major in History and English Literature, I plan on going to Law school :-*
@solarsystem Biology!!!
Robotics/Mechanical Engineering
@ak2018 Its great that the field is growing! Also the fact that STEM is pretty cool if you ask me
@solarsystem Either physics, astronomy, or planetary astronomy; it depends on the college.
@frazzledazzle I want to minor in astronomy maybe since it is my number one favorite subject, but I would rather want to go into Nuclear for a career because its like my second favorite subject.
Statistics and maybe Economics for me, looking to become an actuary.
Math or Business.
Iām not sure what I will major in, but I have to get my pre-med required courses in with a high GPA. Some possible majors: Chem, Bio, Biomedical engineering, etc.
I am not 100% sure but maybe biochemistry.
Iām still at school because I know I donāt get work done at home. I had to finish a unit exam and quiz for my online Macro class. Also needed to get through a large chunk of the MIT OEOP essays. Itās chill though because the engineering kids needed to finish robots and theyāre staying late too.
@acomfysofa I can understand why your teachers would protest, but Iām sorry it has to impact you and your classmates. :\ Has this interfered with any of your ECās or grades? Hopefully colleges will understand if you explain the situation on your apps.
@ak2018 This is actually the first snow weāve had over here in awhile! Itās been a very light winter.
@minimango I canāt imagine never having a snow day⦠Itās the one good thing about winter after the holidays pass!
@solarsystem I think it will depend on the college I attend. If I go to Emerson, which is looking to be my first choice currently, I will major in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. It sounds like three majors, but itās just one with a long name. Miami University has a Professional Writing major Iām interested in. For a majority of schools, Iāll probably end up in Creative Writing or something similar.
@Hamlon How long does your school stay open? :o Its 9:010 PM right now for me. My schoolās library closes at 4 PM, I donāt think they want kids staying much later than that.
Iām jealous of those who genuinely want to major in STEM. Iāve always been told that thatās where the jobs are, but I am just not a math or science person.
Whatās your rank and GPA after first semester of junior year?
@LeopardFire Donāt be sorry! What happen, happens . My outside-of-school ECs are unaffected, but in-school ECs are banned during the protest so Iām unable to participate in any of those. As for my marks, theyāre also unaffected.
In the grand scheme, itās simply less things I can put on my college application. Iād also have to ask colleges for an exemption to the teacher recommendation letter requirement since letters are banned too. But Iāll easily be able to explain it.
@LeopardFire I just got home about 25 mins ago. Itās 20 mins til 9 where I am. Honestly, you can stay until the janitors kick you out. Which would be somewhere around 9. Also, one of my favorite articles talks about the intersections between STEM and the humanities. Itās called, āTo Write Better Code, Read Virginia Woolf.ā
Iāll major in PoliSci or Econ, not entirely sure yet. Minor in theatre or music, depending on the school.
@solarsystem Both are really good subjects, honestly. Iām planning on minoring in music since I play the flute and would never give it up. I want to be in a professional symphony orchestra while doing astronomy as a job when I grow up.