Understanding College Majors and Career Choices

What motivated the narrator to choose a health-related degree?

• A passion for healthcare

• A family tradition in healthcare

• Financial stability and fear of poverty

• Influence from friends

How did the narrator benefit from a career in pharmacy?

• It provided a fallback plan and financial security

• It allowed for international travel

• It led to immediate fame

• It was a family expectation

Why is nursing considered a rewarding career according to the narrator?

• It allows for direct impact on people's lives

• It requires minimal education

• It offers high salaries in all cases

• It provides opportunities for travel

What does the narrator suggest about following one's passion blindly?

• It is the best career advice

• It can result in a career you dislike

• It always leads to success

• It guarantees happiness

What is a key advantage of engineering as a major?

• It has a low dropout rate

• It solves practical problems

• It focuses on theoretical research

• It is easy to study

How does the narrator describe the role of engineers?

• As creators of theoretical models

• As healthcare professionals

• As purely academic researchers

• As middlemen between scientists and technicians

Why might criminology not always be necessary for a career in law enforcement?

• Many states do not require it for police officers

• It is not recognized by employers

• It is too expensive

• It is only useful for federal jobs

What is a significant benefit of learning coding according to the narrator?

• It guarantees a job in any field

• It provides infinite leverage and impact

• It is the easiest skill to learn

• It is only useful for tech companies

What is a common reason for high dropout rates in computer science?

• Students often find jobs before graduating

• The courses are too easy

• Lack of interest in technology

• The degree is not valued by employers

What is a common misconception about computer science degrees?

• They are not recognized internationally

• They are easy to complete

• They are only for software development

• They are not necessary for tech jobs