How do you know what to do with your life?

Without some idea of what kind of career one could get from an oddball degree like that, I don't think that's much of an answer to the op's question.

You don't. You'll stumble through it, just like the rest of us.

Don't forget to rape, pillage and/or plunder.

Funny, you don't look Somali.

I was at this point about a year ago. i was 2 semesters away from my engineering BS and i realized that i didn't like what i was doing. Up until this point i had pursued a very specialized field. Lucky for me i still had some time to take some extra classes and get my hands dirty in some subjects that i had not delved into much before. I found out that it wasn't i hated what i was doing but more that i didn't have the passion for that specialized field like i had thought.

Remember that both of the fields that you brought up have multiple job-fields within them. Don't always just look at the mainstream jobs, there are always quirky little specialties that can match what you "should" be doing with what you "want" to be doing.

That being said piracy seems like a good choice... let your jolly roger fly!

She wants to do her part in fighting global warming, which I find very admirable.

Racist.

Human Sexuality is an "oddball" degree?
My point was if she found something in her studies that she enjoyed and was passionate about, but didnt have a pre-made degree in, she has the possibilty to create one that fit what she was into.

Oddball? And what do you do, sir?

It is ridiculous how people pass judgment, particularly of this kind on this site.

don't confuse "what you do with your life" with "how you make money". for a lot of people, they're the same thing; i, for instance, enjoy web design and general computer stuff, so that's how i make my income. a friend of mine, by contrast, has never held a job for longer than six months that i know of, but she's led an amazing, fulfilling life--she works for a while, saves up money, and then gets a green card in Australia or Egypt or Brazil or wherever sounds interesting. she moves to that country, stays there and works for a few months, then comes back and starts it over again. what is she "doing with her life"? she's having a blast, is what she's doing.

Yeah, whatever. Picking a college major is not the same as figuring out what to do with your life, and attempting to design your own program in liberal arts, especially one with so few realistic applications will likely do nothing but make the gulf between the two even wider.

Gee thanks dad!
/dripping sarcasm

And I ask again, what do you do?

Judging from your profile, I can't imagine you have more life experience than Ms. Loretta. And as you so intelligently commented "yeah, whatever."

I'm more worried about turning 27 this year then what i will be doing for the rest of my life.

I totally agree with this.

If you're not a rock star, then you don't have to worry about 27.

Lots of people start college not knowing what they want to do. Often times you have 2 years of GURs and working on an Associates wherein you take many courses in many disciplines. During this time, lots of people discover a love for something they may not have even thought about. I never suggested she choose my degree, which you think has "few realistic options.' Its not like I chose "Underwater Knitting in the late 1800's." I was sharing my story WITH HER as another option. Your problem with my posting was that you felt it didnt help her with her original question. So, how does your judgement on my choices and sharing my own story help her?

''if you're not sure what to do next in life, dont do anything, just try new things and give yourself time to decide. '' thats what someone told me anyway haha. Im another one of those indecisive teenagers.. i also thought of doing social work but heard that the workload is off the scale, and the stress rate of social workers is fucking collosal...so that was a nono for me.

if you're not sure about a particular career, do some voluntary work in the field you're intrested in- it can really help your desicion.. i thought of teaching, but after doing in-class support for an old teacher of mine, i realised it wasnt for me.

I've made a decision about university, and a career i want. Its not my first choice, as theres like 100 things ive always wanted to do, but cant rely on for a proper career... so what im saying is, think about what your motives are. If you want your dream job, work hard and cross your fingers. If you dont mind settling for someting different, it might be more practical and more stable.
good luck

Psychologists don't go to medical school. Psychiatrists do.

That's exactly what I was going to bring up. I was going to ask what kind of degree in psychology she was pursuing that would require her to go to med school, as I am currently working on a psych degree, and nothing involves med school.