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Ok, So A Little Bit Of Advice For A High School Senior Please?
OK, well i’m 17 and at the point in my life when I have to figure out what I want to do with my life. I’m technically a senior high school, but I’m dual-enrolling full time at the community college (been homeschooled since Kindergarten, dual-enrolled since the 10th grade). I’m working on my 2 year A.A. General Transfer degree. After I get that here, I want to transfer to a 4 year university to get my Bachelors in something. The thing is, i don’t know what to get it in. I like math, so I was thinking accounting, but my dad says “you don’t want a desk job, too boring, doesn’t pay much” (he majored in accounting). i’m taking intro to Psychology now and I’m at the top of my class, it’s interesting and I like it, but dad says “you would have to get your Masters in it and then get a teaching job, not many other choices for that, but it would make a good minor”. he thinks i should go to a tech school (like my older brother and sister who are now in tech schools becoming a fire fighter/EMT – bro and LPN – sis), or go into a profession like Physical Therapy (pays great) or something media related (many job openings). also going into the Air Force is something he’s wanted all 3 of his kids to do.
i mean what do i do? the only thing i really want to be in life is a wife and mother (which is when he mentioned Southeastern University “bridal college”. we personally know over 20 people who have gone there and came home with a wife/husband).
so i’m kinda at a loss here. i want some kind of degree but don’t really know why or how I’ll use it. and i don’t want to go to college just to get married.
other people have told me “you’ve got time to figure it out”, my parents tell me “they aren’t the ones paying for your education you need to figure it out and soon”
HELP!!!!
Career Ideas For A High School Senior?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 21, 2010
I am going to be a senior this year in high school. I am starting to think of career options. I want to definitely do something in the medical field. I am very interested in alternative medicine such as Kinesology or Chiropractic. I have also considered Physical Therapy. What other career options are out there i could look into?
I Didnt Do To Well In High School, Can I Still Be A Physical Therpaist?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 11, 2010
Hi. Im in Iraq right now, and have been researching careers. Physical Therapy has got me hooked. I don’t have any college experience yet. I know I have certain pre-reqs to accomplish before i start in a PT program. But will it be hard for me to get accepted into a college with a low high school GPA?
I Am Thinking About Being A High School Teacher. Should I Find A New Career Goal?
I was going to school to study physical therapy, but my grades are already low and if I continue on and doing the science curriculum, I will be on academic probation for YEARS…lol. My “plan b” for my area of study is secondary education. I know that they dont make alot of money however, I can do other things to help make money. I want to be a teacher for many reasons: there arent that many African American Teachers and there is a big neccessity for them. Is being a teacher worth it?
What Should I Do When I Graduate High School?
I am a junior in high school and don’t know what I want to do with my life. I know I want to go to college, but I don’t know what to major in. My ideas have been psychology, echo-cardiology, physical therapy, and education. I want a job where I can help people, but the medical field is limited because I am really squeamish and can’t stand the sight of blood or vomit. And I want a job that I can make good money, not because I am greedy and money obsessed, but because I will be responsible for my father who is physically disabled. I have about a 3.45 gpa so it can’t be lawyer or anything too prestigious. Any ideas?? Thanks!
Do Most Physical Therapist Assistance Have High Job Satisfaction?
Hey all,
I’m 28 and considering getting a A.A.S. in PTA. I currently hold a BS in Exercise Physiology and I formerly held the CSCS NSCA credential (I plan to get both the CSCS and CPT from the NSCA in the near future). I have worked as a personal trainer which I enjoyed but the money just wasn’t stable and there where no benefits or retirement. I also worked 3 years as an ES physical education teacher which was alright but dealing with 30 five year olds in a gym can become tiresome. I currently work as a case manager for mentally ill adults and enjoy the one on one interaction, although the stress to pay ratio is leading to burnout (not to mention my part time job and graduate school). I’m currently enrolled in a school counseling and development graduate program and have completed 22 of 45 credits, Although I’m starting to think it was a poor decision. At the moment I’m taking a career counseling course and all the assessments I’m taking point to physical therapy. I also have a strong feeling that it would be something I would enjoy and do well. I would like to work with disabled veterans supporting them in their recovery. I’m sure many of you will suggest getting a DPT, although I don’t have the money, time (4+ years with prerequisites), or intelligence to earn such an advance degree. I doubt I would get into a DPT as my undergrad gpa was 3.16 with average to below average scores in science. Although my graduate school course work in counseling is close to a 3.8-3.9 range. I like the idea of being a PTA versus a PT as you get to spend more time with the clients during their exercise routine. My only concern is that the pay may not be high enough. Although I always have the option of working part time as a personal trainer. I have looked at USAjobs.com and it appears that a PTA can make about $55,000 a year in the DC area after they have obtained some experience. What it really comes down to is that I’m happy with my profession and will stick with it in the long run. Any advice, resources, or suggestions are greatly appreciated. FYI about 5 years ago I shadowed a Physical Therapist for approximately 76 hours.
What Are Some Good High School Classes To Take If You Are Looking Towards Physical Therapy As A Career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 10, 2010
I am not so sure what kind of classes I should be taking. If anyone knows of any good sites of colleges feel free to post them. I am searching on Google but I am not getting anything I am looking for.