The dilemma of choosing a major for the college entrance exam
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My son will be taking the college entrance exam next year, and the issue of choosing a major has naturally come up. I think studying chemical engineering and working in a technical field is quite demanding, and the earnings aren’t high. Choosing a job in a government agency seems like a better option, but I’m not sure if it will be easy to find such a job. I’d appreciate it if everyone could share their thoughts and give some advice. Thank you!
Personally, I think it’s easier to find a job in these engineering-related fields, such as chemical engineering, geology and surveying, or metallurgy. But as the original poster said, it’s just about making a living; in fact, going to college is mainly about learning how to learn*. Many people change their fields of study as well. One’s future depends on the individual themselves—find something they like, something they are interested in learning, or something that is their strength! ~~
Choose one that he likes; his university major will determine the direction of his future career, so be careful! If he doesn’t know what he likes, you can ask him what he likes now, using multiple-choice questions, or you can explain to him the types of work and nature of occupations available after graduating from various majors. In short, personal personality is important, but the chosen major is even more important!
Hehe, now I think the main problem is that he has no idea what a particular major entails and what one will do in the future with it I chose that major back then because it sounded good, but in the end I found that I really didn’t like it. Some kids choose computer science or software engineering just so they can play on computers; once they start school, they realize it’s not as simple as they thought. It’s best to clearly explain to your children what each major entails – don’t rely on those professional descriptions, as they’re not reliable at all
It’s better to study machinery, architecture, or law; avoid studying chemical engineering. The disadvantages of that field are obvious, so think about your grandson’s education.
It no longer matters what major to choose; the important thing is that your son likes it. Grasp the overall direction: science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and humanities.
Specializations related to monopolistic state-owned enterprises or government agencies generally offer good employment prospects; it depends on one’s efforts, as it’s not entirely determined by the specialty. What is considered unpopular now might turn into a lucrative sector in the future
The key is to look at him himself; in fact, what is learned in university is mostly about interaction and communication
Thank you all! It seems I need to have a serious talk with my son. I only asked him once before, and he couldn’t say what he liked, which is why he has no goals. Thank you all again!
It’s better to learn the mainstream fields. I recommend focusing on mechanical engineering; although it isn’t yet a very dominant field at present, as society develops and people’s awareness of marketing grows, competition in terms of technology for similar products will intensify. In fact, those with skills in mechanical engineering will be in high demand, as product quality will ultimately be what matters most. Of course, practices related to kickbacks will decrease as more private enterprises emerge. Accordingly, technology will become the driving force for productivity in the future. My personal opinion doesn’t represent the views of the general public
You should ask your son that it’s painful to study a major in college that one doesn’t like. It is crucial for parents and sons to communicate with each other.