I am very fickle-minded.
I had my future set to becoming a neurologist / neuroscientist / neurosurgeon / something along that field. I find the brain to be extremely fascinating and I wanted to pursue something that involves research and clinical trials with the brain, but thinking about it, I don't know if I want to go through so much schooling and putting all that effort and then just getting started with my life at the age of 30 or so. There's so much more to life than focusing solely on academics and a successful career, and I want to explore all that life has to offer outside of education. Now, don't get me wrong. I am a VERY hardworking and dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA and in the top percentage of my high school class.
It's just that I also have a peaked interest in the arts, mainly graphic design. I have quite the creative eye for design and a natural talent for typography, and I feel like I should use my creative talent for my future career.
Is it possible to major in graphic design for my undergraduate studies and then see if I still want to pursue medicine by the end of my four years? I know these two majors are incredibly remote from each other and the salary gap between the two is pretty big. I don't know, should I maximize my academic ability to its fullest potential or do something in which I have the raw talent and passion for?
I was thinking of maybe majoring in graphic design and minor in a science like neuro or psychology. If I don't get into med school, then my backup plan is to be a graphic designer and do something that I would enjoy. I know that med schools don't look at majors as much as GPA and MCAT scores, so as long as I am passionate about what I choose to do and excel in it, I'll be fine, but I need help deciding what I should pursue...
I had my future set to becoming a neurologist / neuroscientist / neurosurgeon / something along that field. I find the brain to be extremely fascinating and I wanted to pursue something that involves research and clinical trials with the brain, but thinking about it, I don't know if I want to go through so much schooling and putting all that effort and then just getting started with my life at the age of 30 or so. There's so much more to life than focusing solely on academics and a successful career, and I want to explore all that life has to offer outside of education. Now, don't get me wrong. I am a VERY hardworking and dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA and in the top percentage of my high school class.
It's just that I also have a peaked interest in the arts, mainly graphic design. I have quite the creative eye for design and a natural talent for typography, and I feel like I should use my creative talent for my future career.
Is it possible to major in graphic design for my undergraduate studies and then see if I still want to pursue medicine by the end of my four years? I know these two majors are incredibly remote from each other and the salary gap between the two is pretty big. I don't know, should I maximize my academic ability to its fullest potential or do something in which I have the raw talent and passion for?
I was thinking of maybe majoring in graphic design and minor in a science like neuro or psychology. If I don't get into med school, then my backup plan is to be a graphic designer and do something that I would enjoy. I know that med schools don't look at majors as much as GPA and MCAT scores, so as long as I am passionate about what I choose to do and excel in it, I'll be fine, but I need help deciding what I should pursue...