I had top scores in math and science in high school, and I found the course material terrifically dull. However, the subjects taught in high school are not representative of careers; they contain general information intended to give useful knowledge for the average citizen.
Fortunately, there is an institution specifically designed for your daughter: the liberal arts college. She will dabble in courses pertinent to a variety of careers ranging from journalism to astrophysics. Outside the classroom she can testify in mock trial or play ultimate frisbee. Even is she is not certain of a career path at graduation, she will have a strong skill set as well as exposure to careers.
At this point, the onus is on you. Get your daughter to have as many new experiences as she can, particularly related to her interests. If she likes caring for her dog, have her shadow a physician. Also, try to have your family and friends bring up their occupations when they're over for dinner. Hopefully she will continue this exploratory trend into her undergraduate years and find something which makes her want to get up in the morning.
Your daughter is lucky to live in a country where she will have unsurpassed freedom to choose her career. She will be fine as long as she keeps an open mind.
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I had top scores in math and science in high school, and I found the course material terrifically dull. However, the subjects taught in high school are not representative of careers; they contain general information intended to give useful knowledge for the average citizen.
Fortunately, there is an institution specifically designed for your daughter: the liberal arts college. She will dabble in courses pertinent to a variety of careers ranging from journalism to astrophysics. Outside the classroom she can testify in mock trial or play ultimate frisbee. Even is she is not certain of a career path at graduation, she will have a strong skill set as well as exposure to careers.
At this point, the onus is on you. Get your daughter to have as many new experiences as she can, particularly related to her interests. If she likes caring for her dog, have her shadow a physician. Also, try to have your family and friends bring up their occupations when they're over for dinner. Hopefully she will continue this exploratory trend into her undergraduate years and find something which makes her want to get up in the morning.
Your daughter is lucky to live in a country where she will have unsurpassed freedom to choose her career. She will be fine as long as she keeps an open mind.