My son asked me with help regarding a major

[Anonymous]

Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

People will jump on this and say that engineering is too hard. What about a polytechnic school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL at the people suggesting cybersecurity. This is a kid with no motivation, no interest, and no math skills. So no way.

Lots of cybersecurity jobs have a large rote component, so as long as DC can learn how to “turn the crank” metaphorically, there are lots of job options. These pay well enough that DC will be able to support himself. Not all entry level cybersecurity jobs even require a degree, but people who have a 4-year degree will have visibly more promotion potential than those without a degree. Most places will want DC to have/obtain a CISSP certificate (or an equivalent) but those are not particularly difficult tests (and test prep guides abound; public libraries likely have one that could be reserved for check out).

If they later become more motivated, there also are other cybersecurity jobs (which will pay more) that are much less rote, where one needs more advanced analytic skills. Few cybersecurity jobs require math; cryptographic design/analysis is usually the work of specialized degreed mathematicians rather than cybersecurity people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

As an engineer I am offended by this. Try it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

Haha. No, OP. Engineering is literally the very worst option for a kid bad at math who has no motivation. Mother of god the people here are clueless. Bunch of lawyers who have no logical reasoning skills at all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOL at the people suggesting cybersecurity. This is a kid with no motivation, no interest, and no math skills. So no way.

Lots of cybersecurity jobs have a large rote component, so as long as DC can learn how to “turn the crank” metaphorically, there are lots of job options. These pay well enough that DC will be able to support himself. Not all entry level cybersecurity jobs even require a degree, but people who have a 4-year degree will have visibly more promotion potential than those without a degree. Most places will want DC to have/obtain a CISSP certificate (or an equivalent) but those are not particularly difficult tests (and test prep guides abound; public libraries likely have one that could be reserved for check out).

If they later become more motivated, there also are other cybersecurity jobs (which will pay more) that are much less rote, where one needs more advanced analytic skills. Few cybersecurity jobs require math; cryptographic design/analysis is usually the work of specialized degreed mathematicians rather than cybersecurity people.

I mean yeah sure, there’s a huge difference between cryptography and just installing firewalls. OP said her kid is insisting on real college though, which is not needed for the latter.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

As an engineer I am offended by this. Try it.

Yeah sometimes I wonder why I bother. Maybe we should just cheer them on and grab the popcorn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nursing. It will be in great demand! Particularly male nurses.

You really don't have to attend a top school for nursing. Just apply to any nursing school, attend any one that accepts him.

I'd recommend this too. I come from a family of nurses who love what they do.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nursing. It will be in great demand! Particularly male nurses.

You really don't have to attend a top school for nursing. Just apply to any nursing school, attend any one that accepts him.

I'd recommend this too. I come from a family of nurses who love what they do.

I think the hours are long and it’s definitely not a field to make money the way OPs kid wants.

But maybe travel nursing?

Does he even want to help people, OP?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nursing. It will be in great demand! Particularly male nurses.

You really don't have to attend a top school for nursing. Just apply to any nursing school, attend any one that accepts him.

I'd recommend this too. I come from a family of nurses who love what they do.

Nursing school is brutal and you need to be good at math and pass organic chemistry

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL at the people suggesting cybersecurity. This is a kid with no motivation, no interest, and no math skills. So no way.

Maybe try business. No smart people in that bunch, but they all want to make money. He’ll fit right in.

The SOC is cyber and doesn’t take a lot of math/motivation/etc

Also lots is just compliance which is making sure others do their cyber work and scheduling meetings and filling out documents.

[Anonymous]

Can you say a little more op? Is he people oriented? Tech oriented? What’s his favorite science?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe engineering or some type of technical degree that could be acquired at a community college? Contrary to DCUM, you don't necessarily need to be an academic all-star to become an engineer. You do need to be able to get through calculus, though could use tutors and other resources.

As an engineer I am offended by this. Try it.

Yeah sometimes I wonder why I bother. Maybe we should just cheer them on and grab the popcorn.

because deep inside, we all want to help

[Anonymous]

Has OP ever shared the name of the University his/her student will attend ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has OP ever shared the name of the University his/her student will attend ?

She just said state school.