[bookaddict17]

hey im 17 and currently trying to choose a degree at uni. however i have no idea what to do and im running out of time. i originally wanted to be a doctor, but i know i wont get the grades. i really want a job that will involve working with people and always being around people. i do biology chemistry english literature and i.t. i was also considering secondary teaching, but reali hav no idea. i also have an interest in religion and regret not studyin it now. any advice would be great thanks.

[JAKstriked]

Don't join the grammar police

[GdotL]

If you do theology then make sure you do a one year PGCE afterwards so you can teach.
Philosophy can be good for all careers also.
Actually yeah I would recommend philosophy as a degree.

[strawberry_princess]

What about another medical profession if you originally wanted to be a doctor? I used to want to be a doctor, but am now considering becoming a nurse or midwife.

[bookaddict17]

Originally Posted by GdotL

If you do theology then make sure you do a one year PGCE afterwards so you can teach.
Philosophy can be good for all careers also.
Actually yeah I would recommend philosophy as a degree.

thanks for the advice! why would you recommend philosophy? have you studied it yourself?

[bookaddict17]

Originally Posted by strawberry_princess

What about another medical profession if you originally wanted to be a doctor? I used to want to be a doctor, but am now considering becoming a nurse or midwife.

i have never really liked the idea of becoming a nurse, and as for a midwife, i have no idea if i would like it. im really confused as you can see. thanks for the advice though! why do you want to do that can i ask?

[dentist_to_be]

what about pharmacy? its also related to medicine..

[GdotL]

Well, you said you're interested in religion and I assumed this meant you enjoyed debate and looking into things that have interested humans for ages!
I haven't studied philosophy myself but I believe it is a very interesting topic and definitely shows many useful skills involving logic, reasoning and analysis. These skills would be useful and desired in many top graduate jobs. Unless you want to be a doctor or something similar, a degree shouldn't be seen as vocational.
Do something that proves your intelligence and education!

Personally, I'm going to do medicine myself :p

Also PM me if you want; I'd absolutely love to help you!

[SiaSiaSia]

What about Nursing?

[bookaddict17]

Originally Posted by dentist_to_be

what about pharmacy? its also related to medicine..

i dont know much about it really. i have an impression that it would involve either being stuck in a lab all day of behind a counter! and i really want to be surrounded by people, so theres the problem! unless my idea of a pharmacist is terribly unaccurate!

[strawberry_princess]

Originally Posted by bookaddict17

i have never really liked the idea of becoming a nurse, and as for a midwife, i have no idea if i would like it. im really confused as you can see. thanks for the advice though! why do you want to do that can i ask?

I have always liked to be with people, and my mum used to be a nurse and she loved it. I just like the idea of looking after people, and being someone they will remember. I guess just helping people through difficult times. Also, it's always busy and never boring! I also definitely dont want to work in an office because it is soo not me- would rather be actually doing something and directly helping people. Also, health has ALWAYS been where I wanted to be, so I know i definitely want to work in healthcare.

The midwife thing was suggested to me by my mum when I said that I was unsure if I could cope with constantly being with people who are ill and scared etc. Midwifery is similar to nursing, but with mostly healthy patients! Its just not just about delivery babies, it also involves ante-natal sessions with the mother, helping the mother with the baby for a couple of weeks etc. It is also nice, because often you get to know the women you look after, and people always say that they remember their midwife.

As you can see, I can't really explain why I would like to be a nurse or midwife, I just know that it would be well suited for me!

[-Emmz-]

Originally Posted by bookaddict17

i dont know much about it really. i have an impression that it would involve either being stuck in a lab all day of behind a counter! and i really want to be surrounded by people, so theres the problem! unless my idea of a pharmacist is terribly unaccurate!

Noooo, being a pharmacist is great if you wanna combine science, working with/helping people and being part of a multi disciplinary healthcare team . You should definitely look into it - especially hospital pharmacy.

[bookaddict17]

Originally Posted by -Emmz-

Noooo, being a pharmacist is great if you wanna combine science, working with/helping people and being part of a multi disciplinary healthcare team . You should definitely look into it - especially hospital pharmacy.

yeah hospital pharmacy did sound quite good, but do they not still hav to spend ages in a lab, and im worried that the actual degree would be a bot boring too lol but i dont know!

[-Emmz-]

Originally Posted by bookaddict17

yeah hospital pharmacy did sound quite good, but do they not still hav to spend ages in a lab, and im worried that the actual degree would be a bot boring too lol but i dont know!

Nah not at all really unless you choose to specialise in that area. You might have to spend a little of time in there when you're training and a junior pharmacist but mostly it's out on the wards with some time in the dispensary once you're qualified.