Who Chose your Course?

I think it matters only if you were forced with the course itself. If you love something else but was forced to take up another, then that there is a mismatch. However, there are times too when the choice of your parents are actually better for you and you learn to love it. I could remember that story of my brother. His classmate in Medical school was only there because the father wanted him to follow his footsteps. Though that was the case, the child was exceptional. He got good high grades and it wasn't just because he was good at studying but he totally understood the point of the whole thing. When asked if he regretted going to Medical School, he simply shrugged and said that it was okay, he doesn't love it, but it's okay because he didn't have any plans for himself. But now that they're done with Medical School and is practicing, he is actually successful with his practice and does something else as a hobby, he discovered while in Medical School that his passion is with Photography. At least now, while he's buying those expensive things, he can afford it because of the course chosen for him by his dad. Similarly, I didn't choose my own course. Neither did I know what I wanted. My mom chose it for me and right now I am loving the job I have. On the other hand, my cousin's story is different. He was forced to take up nursing even if he wanted to go for Mass Communication. After college, he decided to totally forget Nursing. Didn't go to the board exams and right now is with a good company selling Real Estate. I don't know if he's successful or is loving his job but I think it was pure waste of time, energy and money for him to have gone through Nursing. The parents loaned a lot of money for his education, and right now he doesn't even practice what he did in school. But I think his case is different because he was forced to do something else instead of that something he wanted to do. I think you should go with your passion but also should think about what your parents are advising you. After all, they are there to help you be successful. But if deep down in your heart you just don't really like the course they chose, you need to speak now or forever regret (not just for you but for your parents). Have a great MyLot experience ahead!

I was the one who chooses on my course. When I was in highschool, my parents wants me to take accountancy becuase I am quite good at mathematics, but they let me choose what I really like. I ended up taking BSChemistry. There has been no problems occured during those days and I am happy that I really pursue what I want.

Unfortunately, I wasn't the one who chose my course in college. It was my aunts decision. My parents can't afford in enrolling me to college so my aunt said she will be the one to pay for my tuition fee if i take nursing. And so I did, I really wanted to finish college so better yet study what they want, at least I get to finish my studies up to college. Nursing is not a bad course but it sure is hard for me especially when it really is not my kind of field. I finished the course without failing grades and even because a licensed Nurse.

I do select the courses but after that i bring the course list to my advisor, he takes a look at this and then he may change it if he feels that another course is better for me. I am ok with it. He is my advisor and i believe his advice is good for me.

i chose my course of business management in college..actually, when i was about to enter college i'm not really sure what course i should take up but on the university i enrolled, this is the only course they offer that i thought i like..i cannot take nursing because it's not what i want or accounting, i don't really feel it..and also the other courses they offer..business management was the only that attracted me..so that's why i ended up taking it.

Ya that's right. As what I've noticed from other students whom their parents chose their course would likely fail from their course. They're not much encourage to do better for their studies because it's not the field they really like to. Not like those students who have chosen the course they want most likely succeed from their studies.

i chose my course, in as much as my mom always tries to make us do things, etc... well she let us choose what we want to take in college and she just let us decide and just asked us what we want and if we are sure that this is what we wanted to take.

hi edisonbanglos I chose my own courses and am glad I did as I enjoyed most of them immensely. My parents did not interfere at all and thats as it should be. you are the one going to college so you should be the one to choose your own courses too.I did not let anyone tell me what to take or not take,I am satisfied with what I took. I got my BA in English and that was what I really wanted.

Hi there edisonbanglos... I chose my course, even though my parents were forcing me to take law or medicine before... Well, I love computers and doing things with them, so I chose to take my bachelor's degree in Information Technology... And I enjoy it.. making applications and other stuff.. And I like developing games... This course is just to tiring and stressing sometimes, because of all the projects and thesis we do.. but still worth it.

I chose my own field of study. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary education and now am wokring towards my Master's in Early Childhood Education. It is my goal to open my own preschool and allow parents to pay according to income. I feel that money should be an issue when it comes to a child's education. I am now pursing a Master's in Leadership and Management and then I will take a break and look for work in my field then pursue my PhD.

For me, it is true a little bit, because if you won't like the course that the other people choose, you might have a hard time or won't be happy of what you are studying. I think it is better for you to choose the course that you want.

It was me. I was thinking really hard, but I ended up making this decision (I learn English... I'm Hungarian btw.).

I think it depends on the student because my Mom was the one who have chosen my course for me but I'm actually doing good in it even though I was really hesitant to take the course before. It's been a drastic period when I was at the period of deciding what course to take. I've been really lost and I don't know what to choose because I really have many interests in life that I could no longer decide what and where to focus on. It was actually funny because I even had 'had' hard feelings when I applied for the course, I said to myself that whatever happens, pretty much swinging to the 'bad side', that it's my Mom who's to blame about it. I was childish I know. But now I'm glad that my Mom was there when I was in my 'INDECISIVE' mode (which is always my mode) to help me out, because I've been enjoying the course that I'm taking and I was included in the top students too. Lucky me! But it also depends on who had given the advise of course, I wouldn't accept and act upon advises that came from people who don't know me really well, and one who didn't underwent the experience first hand. I also remember the staffer from the OSA or Official Student Activities (if I'm not mistaken) had helped decide when they assessed my entrance exam result.

Sometimes you're right, but there are others who have been taking a course chosen by their parents or friends who became successful and thankful. For me, I chose my course but when I'm in high school my mom always told me that she want me to become doctor and my dad, an engineer. But when I step into college, I chose computer science, I told my mom that I don't want to be a doctor because every time I saw blood of people I'm seeing blurry cause I'm gonna collapse (i know it sounds g*y but what can I do, if I could just stop my blood), and I told my dad, that I'm not good in math so I won't last long in engineering, I mean I will be kicked out. Computer Science, 'cause since when I'm 7 years old I'm already addicted to computer. So they agree with me. I think that they think that there's no other option.

It was my choice.I discussed what I want to take to my parents and they allow me to decide for myself. Its true that if it was not your choice it may end up into frustrations. The eagerness of learning depend how interested you are in that matter or otherwise.. Happy mylotting!

Actually, my scholarship sort of chose my course for me. LOL. I was granted a scholarship but I have to choose from a list of courses offered and the course that I was planning to take up was not included in the list. :( I chose one from the list and graduated. And now I'm working in a field totally not related to my course. But it all was for the best though. All good.

I chose my course in college.My parent let me decide for myself and always support me all the way.They lets us to be independent enough to choose things in our live.There always there to support, advice and teach us every step of the way.

hi, it's myself who chose all my courses in university. I chose what I like, and I enjoy them. However, sometimes I forced myself to take some courses I didn't like, just for the need of work in future. So chooose the thing you really like, it's the most important. Have a nice day!

I agree with this. When I was about to enter college my parents forced me into taking up pre-med course and I stuck to it for one year. I did my best in attaining good grades and I even made it to the deans list. However, I realized that no matter how high my grades were because of hard work I did in terms of studying, I wouldn't be happy at the end of the day. After a year I shifted to Communications because that is where my heart is. My parents were mad but eventually they realized that I am where I should be because I am excelling at school without dying of exerting effort.

In college, I choose my course and not my parents or siblings. They were just there to advise me on the prospect and I saw how good it is and how it fits my interest and then I pursuit. Sometimes a course chosen by your loved ones for you might be the best career path for you especially if you are not a pragmatic person. Sometimes, it will be a life-long regret. So it depends on the individual