Final Thoughts

It is a relief to know that the school year is ending, but it's also a little scary because now I am getting one step closer to college applications and shortlisting majors. While the year has seemed to pass by slowly and quickly at the same time, writing this blog has remained constant. Though it was created for an English assignment, it has not only introduced me to the blogging world, but also led me to conduct research for possible careers. I haven't quite reached a final decision but I have developed an open view and perspective. Reading how passionate and motivated other people are for their careers and hobbies has encouraged me to prioritize and achieve my goals as well. At this point I am contemplating between a career in psychology versus a career in law enforcement/criminal investigation. These careers do have some common roots so I feel that if I choose psychology as a major I would still be able to enter  law enforcement at a later time in my life. People are usually surprised to hear that I would be interested in a career in law enforcement and criminal investigation because it doesn't go with my personality or think that I wouldn't advance much due to my petite size, or even because I'm a girl and it is commonly known to be a job for men. Every person is faced with some sort of setbacks in life, setbacks that come in the way of their daily routines, their wills, wishes, wants, desires, and even dreams. Many people around the world are not given the opportunity to choose their own field of work or have the opportunity itself to receive a substantial education. But people like me who are blessed enough to have both those opportunities should not let it go to waste based on what others may think. At the end of the day, I'm the one that is going to live with whatever career I choose, and I know for a fact that I don't want to have any regrets. I've come to realize that I owe it to myself to experiment with my careers to the full possible potential until I can determine which I prefer. Which is why I'm really looking forward to taking AP Psychology next year. I'm hoping that it will introduce me to the basics and it would be a good reference for selecting that as a major in college. It's going to be tough to choose what I want for myself as a lifelong career but hopefully speaking to others in the same professions and more research will bring me closer.