• Question: why should I choose science over art or sociology?

    Asked by to Daren, Lynne, Phillip, Simon on 16 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
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      Lynne Thomas answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      I think that the most important thing is to study things that you enjoy – if you don’t enjoy it, then its hard to make yourself work hard at becoming good at it! But studying science isn’t just a route into a career in science. The skills that you learn in terms of problem solving and in developing an inquisitive mind are really valued by lots of employers and so science qualifications make you quite employable. Many of my friends at University went on to do other jobs including jobs in finance and in teaching. So you shouldn’t feel that by studying science that you are limiting your job options later on in life.

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      Daren Fearon answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      As the saying goes – “do what you like and like what you do”. I enjoy science and find it very interesting and rewarding. I realize that other people might not share this passion though and it is important to find something that you are passionate about, whether that be science, art or sociology.

      I will say that if you choose science you get the chance to make discoveries and can be the first to see something completely new! Science also gives you lots of useful transferable skills like problem solving and communication skills so can be very useful for a range of career choices.

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      Simon Redfern answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      The others have given the answer I was about to write. The only reason you should choose science over art or sociology is if you enjoy it more. But, in addition, you should know that there are lots of jobs in science. I can’t speak for the other two subjects, you should ask that of an artist or sociologist.

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      anon answered on 17 Jun 2014:

      You should do whichever one you enjoy the most. If you like everything equally (like I did when I had to pick my A levels) pick the subjects that you are the best at, or the ones that might lead into jobs that you’d enjoy the most. If that still doesn’t help, think about what subjects you might be able to do in your spare time – I decided that I’d be able to learn languages by myself and read about history in books.

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      Phillip Manning answered on 17 Jun 2014:

      I did both art and science…and I turned-out alright…I think? It frustrates me that we have to make such choices, as the creativity that art motivates is a crucial facet of science. If you have to choose, I agree with the other answers….do the subject that you enjoy the most, as that is what you will get the best grades in. Good luck!

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