yo mama Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'd probably do the same thing (business degree) but place more emphasis on quantitative math skills. If I could do it over, I would also have aimed at becoming fluent in a second language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The biggest negative I see is that teaching seems like a lot of work and stress for little pay. Of course, there are going to be wonderful, fun times, as there are always are with kids. That said, teachers really have a lot of pressure on them. They really can effect the entire future of some kids. I don't like that kind of stress. Also, I'm just afraid of the bad times. The times where a kid dies or is being beat by their parents, etc. I would really encourage you to take a few days and go observe some high school classes. Talk to any friends you might have in the profession (myself included) and get some of these hesitations clarified. There's lots of checks and balances to ensure that your students will at least be getting the bare minimum education, and if you have the kind of passion you say you do - then you're the difference maker that takes the bare minimums to the next level. With your coaching experience and desire to work with youth however, you could be a real positive influence in a lot of kids' lives. So many of them are hurting for positive male role models, it's sad - but encouraging to know that they can look to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Also, part of my 'extended stay' in college would have involved study abroad somewhere in western Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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