University degree

Biriba · 04-30-2003, 05:28 AM

I have an important question, i am 19 years old and i am in the 1st yeah of Economics.

I have choosen this course because i think it will give me more opportunities to work in the future and a good financial situation. My dilema is that i really like sports and such, and if there were no financial-factor involved in my decision i would rather study Science of the Sport, Physical Education and possibly after do a post-graduation degree in nutrition. However i cant see where i could work with such an academic formation other than in a gym, been a PE teacher in a school, or things like that, and all those kind of work dont give you a good financial reward.

So what do you guys think about that?

Aussie Rules · 04-30-2003, 05:43 AM

Economics isn't that good of a major unless you want to go on to do post graduate study. If you don't your best chance of employment would be in a bank.

AussieTank · 04-30-2003, 07:38 AM

**** bro i know that i would rather get up every morning and actually not mind going into work rather than getting up hating my job just so i could get lot of money.
Anyways who is to say that ppl dont make money in the fitness industry i know heaps of ppl who are rich and making **** loads from personal training, fitness membership sales, teaching classes, working for supplement compaines reps and stuff the list goes on for ever.

the next arnold · 04-30-2003, 08:22 AM

dude do the business degree work for 5 years and save money then open up a gym

baxters · 04-30-2003, 08:37 AM

your as old as me

Marc27Default · 04-30-2003, 11:27 AM

I feel the same way. Im wrapping up my first year as an mech. engineer major and i would concider changing it to some sort of fitness or nutrition thing if i wasnt scared of not making enough money.

zackdarnell · 04-30-2003, 11:39 AM

Do what you enjoy.

bobo_007 · 04-30-2003, 12:27 PM

bumpity bump

do what makes u happy not financially well off

not point being a slave 2 the wage and then dying. what have u achieved

Avatar of War · 04-30-2003, 02:26 PM

You can go into law from almost any undergrad degree. I'm in physics, and I plan on going to law school. Great thing with law is that as far as undergrad goes you can take whatever you enjoy incase you change your mind about law. Consider a career in law, especially from econ as corporate lawyers make tons of $$

AoW

QUizz tAKE, Rap · 04-30-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by zackdarnell
Do what you enjoy.

word up

U can get into being a personal trainer and advise ppl on nutrition ..not sure how much moneys in it

Dann · 04-30-2003, 04:27 PM

Go where the Money is, if you have enoguh drive, be a doctor and specalize in kidneys, hearts, or lung, transplants and sugerys, youll make LOADS of $

Dann

bigD · 04-30-2003, 07:35 PM

follow your bliss.

Almost all successful people got that way doin something they love

Rush · 04-30-2003, 08:13 PM

do what you love, love what you do

Beachbum1546 · 04-30-2003, 09:12 PM

i am a pre-law and sociology double major.
booyah cha ching!!!

andy1 · 04-30-2003, 10:15 PM

sociology is a joke, straight A's to get into lawschool good plan bro

Debaser · 04-30-2003, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Dann
Go where the Money is, if you have enoguh drive, be a doctor and specalize in kidneys, hearts, or lung, transplants and sugerys, youll make LOADS of $

Dann

You can also sell drugs too and make a lot of money. He never said he wanted to be a doctor.

Prolapse · 05-01-2003, 02:02 AM

You can probably do a double major, either econ and kinesiology (or something fitness related) or you could do commerce and something fitness related.

It's not that much more work than a single major (they'll probably drop some of the "required" courses from each program - at least, they do here)...

Marc27Default · 05-01-2003, 03:39 AM

Just out of interest how much does a fitness nutriton person make. Ill go research it myself but if anyone knows I would appreciate it.

Beachbum1546 · 05-12-2003, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by andy1
sociology is a joke, straight A's to get into lawschool good plan bro

i yhave 2 majors so i have my work cut out

Travis Stenersn · 05-12-2003, 11:54 PM

You know, a similiar dilemma made me switch from Chemical Engineering to Biochemistry.

Unfortunately i don't know much about economics, except that it is fascinating and that you can make good money with it.

I do know a bit more about the fitness industry, and that it is definately tough to make a lot of money out of it, it however, can be done. As many said, if you love what you do, you'll do it well.

There are definately a need for business men in every industry, including the fitness industry. Perhaps you can minor in exercise science or kinesiology, if you have enough electives. With some degree of knowledge in both feilds, you could be a great help to a supplement company of a fitness equipment company or something like that. I get the feeling that there is always a need for certain individuals to bridge certain aspects of industry for any work to be done. Even if you wanted to be a personal trainer.. the really successful ones need to know how to handle a small business of their own or else they'll crash and burn.
Maybe something to discuss with a counsellor.. they can be surprisingly helpful with that sort of thing.
(I had no idea what to do to get the hell outta engineering and into biochem until I talked to a counsellor).

AxanderTheGreat · 05-13-2003, 01:28 AM

Do what earns you good money and you don't mind doing. For me, something in avionics, possibly air traffic control..

krisrogers · 05-13-2003, 05:40 AM

well man, I am 17 years old and am in my first year of a bachelor of engineering (software engineering) and im planning to do a minor in biomedical engineering.

This is definitely not even close to number one on the list of jobs, but i figure it will act as a means to access all the things i want to. There are some things i want to do in life that i need money for...Don't get me wrong though, i do enjoy what i study, its no use studying something you hate, doing something you hate, for 2/3 of your life and realising it was a waste...

sandman64 · 05-13-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by the next arnold
dude do the business degree work for 5 years and save money then open up a gym

You don't need a degree to open your own gym

Loooooooooooood · 05-13-2003, 11:07 AM

But you do need it if you want to make enough money in only 5 years to open a gym
what does a gym cost? 500,000.00$

RAEKWON201 · 05-13-2003, 12:00 PM

i want to open my own gym in the future.im gonna be studying general business administration.i was under the impression u needed a business degree to open a gym.i guess not.what else would be a good thing to study at college for someone in my position.i wouldnt mind learning more about nutrtion and excersize kinesiology and that sort of stuff but im not sure if those would really help much for someone planning to open a gym.

peace

loverman · 05-13-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by krisrogers
well man, I am 17 years old and am in my first year of a bachelor of engineering (software engineering) and im planning to do a minor in biomedical engineering.

This is definitely not even close to number one on the list of jobs, but i figure it will act as a means to access all the things i want to. There are some things i want to do in life that i need money for...Don't get me wrong though, i do enjoy what i study, its no use studying something you hate, doing something you hate, for 2/3 of your life and realising it was a waste...

wow you attend post secondary at 17 thats amazing is everyone is aus like that or just b/c of your high intelligence?

EAE · 05-13-2003, 03:18 PM

You can make good money no matter what profession you choose.

Gr8Ape · 05-13-2003, 03:21 PM

think about it
ur gonna be working a ****ty big part oif ur life
So if u dont like ur job, u wont perform and if u dont perform, u dont get a job
Do wut u like, im thinking about it too but im just 14

Beachbum1546 · 05-14-2003, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by loverman
wow you attend post secondary at 17 thats amazing is everyone is aus like that or just b/c of your high intelligence?

i started college when i was 17. no big deal, just young for my grade

FortifiedIron · 05-14-2003, 09:58 PM

I dont understand why some people go to get a 4yr degree in college and end up being a personal trainer? Strength coach for the NSCA yeah .. i can see it, cuss its the ONLY certification program the REQUIRES a 4yr degree. Its also a very upper level program.. test is like 6hrs long.. 3hrs of visual testing.. its hard as ****.

If you want to be a PT go for the ISSA or ACE, I plan on having both of them this summer before i even get outta HS.

Kc