Chris' Interview
Knowing Chris personally, I was aware of his playful, laid back nature. Thus I was confident he was still undecided. Therefore, I decided to choose him as an interviewee. I asked him if he was undecided. He went on to tell me that he was an aspiring doctor upon starting his freshman year in college. He added that he changed his mind once he became more knowledgeable of the medicinal field. He said that he did not feel “great” about the classes required to do pre – med. Chris took several required science classes and dreaded them. Chris said that about pre – med that “it’s just not for me.”
Wondering if any parental or familial presence has influenced him, I ask Chris if such a thing exists for him. He says that his parents “have my back 100%” and that they never pushed him to go in a particular direction. He said certain individuals on television that have “cool or unique job” have influenced him. Aware of his love of baseball, - he currently plays collegiate baseball for Centenary University – I ask if this love has influenced decisions about a career. Chris enthusiastically says yes. He emphasizes that he would love to have some sort of career in baseball. |
I suggest to Chris that a job in baseball seems like the field for him. He immediately agrees with me but says, “Jobs in baseball are very rare. “ Chris also adds that he worries about he qualified he is for potential jobs in areas of interest. He stressed with today’s competitive society that, “one must be the best to get a desired job.”
Chris then commenced to say that money is a HUGE motivator for him. He would love to have an enjoyable job but living life with little financial stress is incredibly important to him. He adds that he will persistently research for jobs but money is a tremendous factor. He stresses that he does “not want to live life struggling.” I ask Chris if he is shocked that on average 50% of college students change their major more than once. Chris responded with, “Absolutely not. Being indecisive is part of being a teenager and thinking that every kid knows what they want to do at eighteen is ludicrous.” |