Subjects you love in school
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2022
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“Jo is a good student. He usually does very well in his exams. Although he scores good marks for Physics, in actual fact he doesn’t have a passion for Physics. If you give Jo a choice, he would rather avoid choosing any careers related to physics.”
THERE are many students like Lina and Jo around us. They do well in most subjects. However, this does not mean they like all the subjects they learn in school. They have a passion for some subjects and they prefer to avoid some school subjects.
When you want to choose a career, it is difficult to base only on the examination results. There are other things to consider too – such as passion. If you have a passion for a subject, generally you will find satisfaction working in the field. Do you know your passion?
For example, if you like Sports in school, you will find satisfaction choosing a career in sports such as being a professional player, a referee, a sports manager, sports promoter, a physical education teacher, a physiotherapist, a gym trainer or a sports journalist.
If you explore further, you will come across other new related careers too. If you have a passion for a school subject, it shows that you have an aptitude or interest in a particular school subject. If you choose careers in that field, you will generally find satisfaction and contentment working in the field. Let us look at some school subjects for a start.
1. If you have a passion for Languages, you can consider:
Translator/Interpreter
Translation Project Manager
Teacher/Blogger/Content Creator
Customer Service Representative
Sales Representative
Tour Guide
Travel Agent
Flight Steward
Restaurant Staff
Academic Researcher
Hotel Manager
Human Resources Specialists
Librarian
Lawyer
There may be many more careers that you may not know. Start by exploring some of the above careers. They will lead to many more new careers.
2. If you have a passion for Mathematics, you can consider:
Cryptographer
Actuary
Mathematician
Statistician
Financial planner
Operations research analyst
Investment analyst
Systems engineer
Budget analyst
Inventory control specialist
Accountant
Programmer
Analyst
Insurance underwriter
Cost estimator
Purchasing agent
Market researcher
Math teacher
Fraud investigator
Software tester
The above will make you start exploring further.
3. If you have a passion for Sciences, you can consider:
Machine learning engineer
Geologist
Physicist
Data analyst
Chemist
Software engineer
Web developer
Research scientist
Veterinarian
Gynaecologist
Pharmacist
Medical officer
Environmental engineer
Agronomist
4. If you have a passion for Arts, you can consider:
Psychologist
Criminal Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Counsellor
Human Resources Manager
Public Relations Officer
Sociologist
Policy Analyst
Social Media Manager
Historian
Archivist
Museum Curator
Information Officer
Author
Researcher
Professor/Lecturer
5. If you have a passion for Art and Design, you can consider:
Animator
Video editor
Cinematograph
Art consultant
Fashion designer
Multimedia designer
Concept artist
Web developer
Digital designer
User interface (UI) designer
User experience (UX) designer
You may not have come across some of the above careers. Please explore and find out more.
6. If you have a passion for Business Studies, you can consider:
Chartered Accountancy
Investment banker
Supply chain manager
Stockbroking
Actuarial science
Insurance underwriter
Economist
Marketing manager
Financial accountant
Tax policy analyst
Asset manager
External auditing
Public relations
Business analyst
Teaching
Risk analyst
Enterpreneur
7. If you have a passion for History, you can consider:
Public relations manager
Marketing manager
Genealogist
Museum technician
Underwater archaeologist
Geographer
Writer and editor
Archivist
Political scientist
Paralegal
You can choose your favourite subject in school. Use the internet to explore.
Career Tips
Learning a variety of subjects in school gives you the opportunity to learn many things around us. We may like some subjects more than the others. If you have a passion or interest for a particular subject, it is good to explore about careers related to your interest. Make a list of your favourite subjects. Find out which careers involve your favourite subject. Once you start exploring, you will come across other new related careers. Read about them too. This is a good way to explore about your passion. Your passion for school subjects can lead to satisfactory career choices for your future.
Career Planning Workshop
Schools, Colleges, NGOs, Clubs, interest groups and CSR units keen to host a “Career Planning Workshop” for the benefit of students, school-leavers, members, teachers and parents can write to [email protected].
The workshop will be conducted by Daily Express columnist K. Krishnan, MA (USA). Students and school-leavers will learn about career planning and will be more confident in choosing a career according to their passion.
