The Academic Thread

[Wylder Treejumper]

Something all of us should work on.

External circumstances are temporary. They come, go, change with the wind and the times. But character, built on solid foundations, never wavers. If you are able to instill in men character, they will do what is right regardless of those circumstances. That is true philanthropy. In the words of an old adage, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime." Or, for a more religious take, here's a good quote:

The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature.
-Pres. Ezra Taft Benson

[Mhera]

Apparently, exercise science is one of the worst degrees you can get right now...

Guess who's going major shopping!

[Skyblade]

What do you mean? What?

[Mhera]

That's the major I'm looking at (along with some closely related ones). A bit of research has revealed that the work you can get with it is very little and relatively cheap On further thought, though, it shouldn't be too big a deal, as my intention is to use it to enter a physical therapy program. Still, I'm going to keep looking around (not that I already wasn't...).

[Skyblade]

That sounds great

But yeah, do what you enjoy (you already know this, but just to remind you).

I still don't know my major. If I had to choose right now, probably Journalism, but I am unsure if that's the right path for me.

[Mhera]

Eh, there's plenty of time to figure it out I'm trying to pick something or get it narrowed down soon for reasons, but it's not an urgent decision.

[Skyblade]

Yeah, school makes it so pressuring.

[Cornflower MM]

I have to pick three thoings I can do to make a career for my dad. Isn't it strange that HE practically my extra two?

[Skyblade]

Well, you need freedom, too

My dad said I would be best as a lawyer or journalist, and that those careers fit me. I'm still unsure for now.

[Eulaliaaa!]

Odd... how many high schoolers know exactly what they're going to do for a career? I'll be an author, and I'm going into the Army (maybe an Army Ranger... that's what I'm going for). I've already finished my book, now I'm looking for an editor to send it to (when I'm done proof reading).

[Cornflower MM]

Well, you need freedom, too

My dad said I would be best as a lawyer or journalist, and that those careers fit me. I'm still unsure for now.

Yeah, I know. I'm sure computering is a great skill, and I appreciate te effort. . . . Why won't you listen to my choices as well?

Sorry, rant over.

[Mhera]

Odd... how many high schoolers know exactly what they're going to do for a career?

None Even the best plans are subject to change. However, having a sense of direction- even if it ultimately doesn't pan out -can be very helpful.

[Wylder Treejumper]

How many high schoolers know exactly what they're going to do for a career?

How many high schoolers can tell the future?

[Eulaliaaa!]

How many high schoolers know exactly what they're going to do for a career?

How many high schoolers can tell the future?

None, but I do know I'll be in the Army. Or at least the military. There's no question about that, it's what I'm going to do. And writing is something I really enjoy, I love to write. I've already written a book that's around 200 pages. I'm getting ready to send it to an editor.

While I may not know exactly what my life will look like in the future, I have an idea of what I'm going to do.

[Hickory]

The Army... ever seen that one army Toyota ad? That cpuld be you.