Hi,
I'm in Year 11 at Secondary School right now which means I will take my GCSEs in the next 6 months, then I'm going to college to study Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics at College. I intend to take one of those subjects to degree level in preparation for a career.
As you can see, I have a pitifully broad spectrum. Something to do with science. I'd like to be doing technical work, and certainly not dealing with clients if possible. I'm equally able to study each subject, I'm pretty much A/A* in my subjects.
A job in a research setting appeals to me most, which is most likely to be available through a physics degree. I've got a deep interest in theoretical physics and have read Steven Hawking's entire published works. This subject holds most appeal for me.
Computer science is a waning interest to me. I have looked into game programming. I'm quite skilled in this area and the benefit of the subject is I am already building up a relevant portfolio. I'm planning to release a simulation game onto PC this year I designed and am programming with one of my friends. My concerns with this field are that I am not a big gamer so I lack some interest, and I don't think the same salaries are available in Computer Science as are available in other fields. I do care about money! What I like about this field is the opportunity to work for myself. Worth considering is Oxford's 25% acceptance rate of applications to the Mathematics and Computing course, which is considerably higher than the average.
Mathematics is also an interest, but mostly where it intertwines with physics. I've been reading books concerning chaos theory and others such as "A Beautiful Mind". I enjoy performing equations and my interest in maths is about parallel with my interest in physics, but my concern is lack of jobs in the subject. I would be extremely bored with a job such as accounting. I love the beauty of complicated equations and complex theories, but I am unaware of a career where I could continue to work with them; I have no interest in finance and economics. Again, there is the Mathematics and Computer course at Oxford to consider.
I'm going to continue finding reading material concerning these subjects in the hope that I will suddenly find a passion for one of the subjects above all the others, but the chances of that happening seem extremely thin. In less than two years I will be applying to universities. What subject do you think would be a good choice for me, and for what reason? If I can decide on a subject now, I can keep reading around that subject over the next couple years I have in preparation for university interviews. :P
Thanks