I’m of the opinion that at university you should study something that you wouldn’t otherwise have the time or inclination or ability to study yourself. For example, I studied organic chemistry and biochemistry. While I could’ve learnt a lot of this by myself, I wouldn’t have been able to learn the proper laboratory techniques, how to handle and use glassware, how to make chemical reactions really happen etc.
Engineering of any kind, computer science with a focus on security OR focus on finance, get rich and take good care of your family while financing patriotic causes.
Alternatively, go to a good trade school/college. My son is months away from his electrician degree and I couldn't be prouder.
Useful addons (can do free/cheaply and independently at Codecademy.com):
Data science (glorified statistics; highly useful in every field)
Full-stack web development (highly useful in general but pays extremely well at most tech cos which you can crumble from within with based memes; don’t even need to finish your degree and can usually fail hard at your interview and still get in).
Not in construction, but took an entry level job in production just a couple years ago and they won’t stop promoting me, just because I use basic critical thinking and problem solving.
It's pretty easy to look up what degrees are economically viable; your university's placement office should be able to provide statistics on salaries and percentage of graduates employed at graduation. Probably very few profitable courses at a left-wing indoctrination facility. Degrees that give you economically valuable skills are what you want. Engineering, computer science, medicine (physician's assistant, physical therapy, nursing. Psychology doesn't pay.) Business is generally OK. Basic science is variable (chemistry, biology). Education/teaching will get you a job, but might not be a good return on investment.
My MA in IT Management proved fairly useless (and insanely expensive). If I had stuck with the hands on knowledge I learned in my undergrad IT classes and followed up with technical certifications, I might have made something of myself.
For real though I am a 20 yr geologist. The robots are coming for all of us. Whatever you choose, learn to think critically, find a mentor, and bust your ass to get to 10k hours of real experience (Unpaid overtime/research).
I followed that regiment, and every time a job dried up, someone contacted me, unsolicited, about my next opportunity. I haven’t interviewed since 2005, and I’ve never asked for a raise. I’m doing just fine.
engineering of some type. there's hardly any room for opinions and it'll teach you to problem solve while giving you a real world expertise that should make you a useful member of society, as long as you apply yourself and have reasonable enough intelligence to pass
Kinda depends on your level of intelligence, willingness to work and the sort of life you want. Plumbing, carpentry and Electrics are good trades from which you can earn decent money without being overly bright.
Brighter people can learn stuff so they work from home, thus avoiding face-to-face interaction with the Great Unwashed.
Or go for something that will help you to live off the land in relative peace.
Just remember that you don't need "a job" (earning money for somebody else). You just need to earn money for yourself (or barter) so you can live comfortably.
What do you like to do in your free time? How is your work ethic? Are you capable with your hands? Do you have a questioning mind/do you always want to know how things work? How are your math skills? How creative are you? How important to you is money? Would your rather have a rewarding career that you enjoy, or make piles of money? (Not implying you can't have both) Do you work well with others or are you typically a do-it- yourself kind of person? How charismatic are you? How much integrity do you have? These questions will speak more about what you might want to consider for a career. A college degree that doesn't get yourself a career is fairly useless because of the huge investment you make getting it.
I suggest getting out and learning a trade tbh
Computer Science/Software Engineering
It provides some of the best job prospects. Livable salary, huge job market, always in demand, and work from home opportunities.
Are H1Bs taking those jobs?
Someone has to fix their code and untangle their implementations. Plenty of work to be done.
I’m of the opinion that at university you should study something that you wouldn’t otherwise have the time or inclination or ability to study yourself. For example, I studied organic chemistry and biochemistry. While I could’ve learnt a lot of this by myself, I wouldn’t have been able to learn the proper laboratory techniques, how to handle and use glassware, how to make chemical reactions really happen etc.
+1 for chemistry & biochemistry
Under water basket weaving.
Why are you "stuck" there?
BB Stacking
This.
Engineering of any kind, computer science with a focus on security OR focus on finance, get rich and take good care of your family while financing patriotic causes.
Alternatively, go to a good trade school/college. My son is months away from his electrician degree and I couldn't be prouder.
I have been comfortable in software engineering.
That said if I were in school now, I would study cryptography, crypto-analysis, forensic accounting, and law as it pertains to smart contracts.
Make the chance to learn specialized knowledge, preferably in a field you don't despise.
Trades.
These will make you extremely portable:
Any engineering
Any applied science
Useful addons (can do free/cheaply and independently at Codecademy.com):
Data science (glorified statistics; highly useful in every field)
Full-stack web development (highly useful in general but pays extremely well at most tech cos which you can crumble from within with based memes; don’t even need to finish your degree and can usually fail hard at your interview and still get in).
Construction Management ... just as there is a shortage of tradies, there is an even larger shortage of competent people managing them.
Second this.
Not in construction, but took an entry level job in production just a couple years ago and they won’t stop promoting me, just because I use basic critical thinking and problem solving.
It's pretty easy to look up what degrees are economically viable; your university's placement office should be able to provide statistics on salaries and percentage of graduates employed at graduation. Probably very few profitable courses at a left-wing indoctrination facility. Degrees that give you economically valuable skills are what you want. Engineering, computer science, medicine (physician's assistant, physical therapy, nursing. Psychology doesn't pay.) Business is generally OK. Basic science is variable (chemistry, biology). Education/teaching will get you a job, but might not be a good return on investment.
My MA in IT Management proved fairly useless (and insanely expensive). If I had stuck with the hands on knowledge I learned in my undergrad IT classes and followed up with technical certifications, I might have made something of myself.
Learn a trade if possible. If you have to stay in, study geology or other stem.
Critical Theory….shitpost comment
For real though I am a 20 yr geologist. The robots are coming for all of us. Whatever you choose, learn to think critically, find a mentor, and bust your ass to get to 10k hours of real experience (Unpaid overtime/research).
I followed that regiment, and every time a job dried up, someone contacted me, unsolicited, about my next opportunity. I haven’t interviewed since 2005, and I’ve never asked for a raise. I’m doing just fine.
I just went for the girls
engineering of some type. there's hardly any room for opinions and it'll teach you to problem solve while giving you a real world expertise that should make you a useful member of society, as long as you apply yourself and have reasonable enough intelligence to pass
Business/finance but go start your own business
Sex
Depends on what you want to do.
STEM will likely be a secure prospect (Materials Science Engineering is a neat niche).
If I could go back, I'd study that, if I wanted to be a worker bee.
If I could go back & do what I want, history & law to enter politics as a white hat.
Learn to code kek
Ditch the commie university and learn how to grow your own food.
Science classes for dental school.
Kinda depends on your level of intelligence, willingness to work and the sort of life you want. Plumbing, carpentry and Electrics are good trades from which you can earn decent money without being overly bright.
Brighter people can learn stuff so they work from home, thus avoiding face-to-face interaction with the Great Unwashed.
Or go for something that will help you to live off the land in relative peace.
Just remember that you don't need "a job" (earning money for somebody else). You just need to earn money for yourself (or barter) so you can live comfortably.
What do you like to do in your free time? How is your work ethic? Are you capable with your hands? Do you have a questioning mind/do you always want to know how things work? How are your math skills? How creative are you? How important to you is money? Would your rather have a rewarding career that you enjoy, or make piles of money? (Not implying you can't have both) Do you work well with others or are you typically a do-it- yourself kind of person? How charismatic are you? How much integrity do you have? These questions will speak more about what you might want to consider for a career. A college degree that doesn't get yourself a career is fairly useless because of the huge investment you make getting it.
Tax evat....er.. Accounting
Finance, medicine, law, accounting. if not drop out.