What Is Your Academic Interests?

Question

It's for High School.

Answer 1

rocket science, brain surgery, discovering a cure for cancer, an astronaut to Mars, becoming Chief Justice of SCOTUS

or if seemingly "less" ambitious

going to trade school to learn to be a plumber, do construction work, be an airplane mechanic All which are high paying, and pay off earlier with less tuition debts. Or there's the military, with major advantages, life long, which include self discipline, physical fitness, educational benefits, occupational training, and respect, from others and self respect. OK I'm partial, a little to the military. Or I know more about it.

or if you're in between somewhere, which is what they probably want, just pick a major such as math, english, science, physics, communications, journalism, theatre, acting, political science, economics, whatever most interests you, or whatever grades you're best in, or what seems most practical (if you have a parent in a particualar occupation they will give you major help, so it's a major consideration even if not currently on best terms with them.)

they likely want something not too "unrealistic" or too seemingly "lower" income

learn what the instructor, the guy or person is most into and then please their interests, regardless what you interest really are, if this is a graded assiignment. if it's not graded, go for what most interests you. to get some realistic reaction on how well it might work out or how to do it. what you're most interested in will be best if you have the talent and it's practical.

real choices narrow down to what your best at, (highest grades usually), what most interests you, or what's most practical (pays the most or what local or national job openings are). It's not a mutually exclusive choice. rate each and some linear combination is the optimal choice. It used to be petroleum or chemical engineering was nearly the most highly paying occupation. that must have changed recently given climate change and EV's. Doctors, lawyers and engineers the most respected upper class occupations. But everyone is diffrerent. with different talents and interests.

high schools usually have academic councelors to discuss this, the alternatives, what might work best, what to prepare for, how your interests match with what's feasible and practical. But it's "advice" not what you have to do . Still advice is very worth considering, as a guide, to narrow things down. But some advice is sometimes misleading and may not take into account your interests/passions

If you're into poetry or philosophy, expect a narrower range of possibilities for job prospects or income. but if you are good enough at it, or super interested in them, just realize the sacrifices likely. Some philosphy professors warn you not to go into the field. Others try to entice you. Same with majors like women's, gender, LGBT or Black studies. it can work for some people but realize the practical costs and disadvantages involved.

(minor academic trivial point: "What is your academic interests?" should have said "What are your academic interests?" Plural verb not singular )

If you're religious, you might pray over it and maybe see your priest, pastor, rabbi or similar counterpart. If atheist or secular, get more secular advice over it. It's sort of a cross roads where a lot of distractions may mislead you.