Business or Medicine?

[Seedler]

I'm deciding what university I want to apply to, and I really can't decide between a career in business (fast-track my way to a CEO hopefully:P ) or a career in medicine (doctor? Surgeon?)?

I just want your opinions on the matter, which is a better career path for you?:)

[Barbarossa]

I'm deciding what university I want to apply to, and I really can't decide between a career in business (fast-track my way to a CEO hopefully:P ) or a career in medicine (doctor? Surgeon?)?

I just want your opinions on the matter, which is a better career path for you?:)

For me, a better career path was business. :mellow:

For you however, I think you're setting your sights a bit too high with both of them. :ermm:

Have you thought of a career in fast-food retail? :unsure:

[Seedler]

I'm deciding what university I want to apply to, and I really can't decide between a career in business (fast-track my way to a CEO hopefully:P ) or a career in medicine (doctor? Surgeon?)?

I just want your opinions on the matter, which is a better career path for you?:)

For me, a better career path was business. :mellow:

For you however, I think you're setting your sights a bit too high with both of them. :ermm:

Have you thought of a career in fast-food retail? :unsure:

No man, how could I ever hope to get into fast-food retail? They need an average of like 50% in high school, and currently I only have a 96% average...:( :P

[Busyman]

For me, a better career path was business. :mellow:

For you however, I think you're setting your sights a bit too high with both of them. :ermm:

Have you thought of a career in fast-food retail? :unsure:

No man, how could I ever hope to get into fast-food retail? They need an average of like 50% in high school, and currently I only have a 96% average...:( :P
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Over-qualified is teh rocka11!!1!

[GepperRankins]

business is considered a joke this side of the pond :dabs:


it's up to you but personally i wouldn't enjoy either

[JPaul]

I just want your opinions on the matter, which is a better career path for you?:)
I thought you wanted to talk about your career path. :blink:

[Seedler]

business is considered a joke this side of the pond :dabs:


it's up to you but personally i wouldn't enjoy either

lol then what would you enjoy dave? The official puss licker of Kate Beckinsale?:D

[JPaul]

business is considered a joke this side of the pond :dabs:


it's up to you but personally i wouldn't enjoy either

lol then what would you enjoy dave? The official puss licker of Kate Beckinsale?:D
Medicine, you should definitely go into medicine.

[Seedler]

Okay, so far

Business 1 vote
Medicine 2 votes

[GepperRankins]

i don';t know who kate beckinsale is.

for the brazzilionth time - computer game development :happy:

[Seedler]

i don';t know who kate beckinsale is.

Tell me she's not hot...

http://www.myimagehub.com/userfiles/j7wild/Kate%20Beckinsale%20Fishnet.JPG

http://www.binaryimpiety.net/wallpapers/files/kate_beckinsale01.jpg

She's the chick that stars in the Underworld movies.

[twisterX]

:drool:

[Dark Steno]

Medicine :shifty:

and drugs.

[maebach]

go to business, because I want to go to medicine

[Busyman]

i don';t know who kate beckinsale is.

Tell me she's not hot...

http://www.myimagehub.com/userfiles/j7wild/Kate%20Beckinsale%20Fishnet.JPG

http://www.binaryimpiety.net/wallpapers/files/kate_beckinsale01.jpg

She's the chick that stars in the Underworld movies.
She's nice although skinny.

[hippychick]

I'm deciding what university I want to apply to, and I really can't decide between a career in business (fast-track my way to a CEO hopefully:P ) or a career in medicine (doctor? Surgeon?)?

I just want your opinions on the matter, which is a better career path for you?:)
Your looking at two very different degrees and fields of study.
Most buisness degrees are 2 to 4 years where as doctor degrees are 7 years.
It really depends on how much funding you have and how much time you want to devote.
I would look and see the long term of the job market...like if you go into business will it be outsoursed to other countries. ect.
Most cities can always use someone in the medical field.
Good luck

[NikkiD]

There is a huge shortage of doctors in Ontario - the demand is definitely there. If it's a money thing, depending on what courses you're taking and whether you're looking at getting a Masters in Business, there would be more money in business than in medicine. Doctors in Canada don't make THAT much money unless you specialise in one field (which means about 10 years education).

What schools are you looking at? Dunno if it's the same as it was when I went to high school, but for medicine, the best schools to apply to were Queens, U of T, Western or Mac. For business, Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier, or U of T.

[DanB]

I always wanted to be a peadatrician from the age of about 10 to when I got kicked out of school after GCSE's.

Its hard work to get there but I can imagine its rewarding work, in my personal experience I wouldn't have my 16 year old brother if it weren't for the peadatricians at Northwich Park Hospital :01:

[Seedler]

There is a huge shortage of doctors in Ontario - the demand is definitely there. If it's a money thing, depending on what courses you're taking and whether you're looking at getting a Masters in Business, there would be more money in business than in medicine. Doctors in Canada don't make THAT much money unless you specialise in one field (which means about 10 years education).

What schools are you looking at? Dunno if it's the same as it was when I went to high school, but for medicine, the best schools to apply to were Queens, U of T, Western or Mac. For business, Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier, or U of T.

Well I'm not that sure yet, but obviously I want to get into the top universities in their fields. Your knowledge of universities in Canada is still valid, as the schools you mentioned are definitely the best in Canada to study business or medicine.

But I'm setting my goal a bit higher, and I would like to get into a university in the states, say Harvard business school or something? :P I know it will be really hard, but I'm sure I still have a chance of making it.

Even better, I drool after the big scholarships that I have a very slim chance of getting. But you never know, one day I might just win the U of T top $60000 (3X$20000) scholarship...:P

The only thing I really hate and bothers me the most is that most scholarships and top programs require more than just good marks, but they need like significant contribution to your community or like winning awards and contest and stuff like that.

I have a 96% average as of semester one, I have extra-curricular activities and I've won a few minor contests (I was pascal math contest champion:cool2: ).

So what can I do to put on my university application that could potentially fall into the "significant contribution to your community" category? I really need this because some kid I know got into Harvard Law, just because he started some stupid charity program in his area and he's marks were like below 90%.:angry:

[NikkiD]

There is a huge shortage of doctors in Ontario - the demand is definitely there. If it's a money thing, depending on what courses you're taking and whether you're looking at getting a Masters in Business, there would be more money in business than in medicine. Doctors in Canada don't make THAT much money unless you specialise in one field (which means about 10 years education).

What schools are you looking at? Dunno if it's the same as it was when I went to high school, but for medicine, the best schools to apply to were Queens, U of T, Western or Mac. For business, Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier, or U of T.

Well I'm not that sure yet, but obviously I want to get into the top universities in their fields. Your knowledge of universities in Canada is still valid, as the schools you mentioned are definitely the best in Canada to study business or medicine.

But I'm setting my goal a bit higher, and I would like to get into a university in the states, say Harvard business school or something? :P I know it will be really hard, but I'm sure I still have a chance of making it.

Even better, I drool after the big scholarships that I have a very slim chance of getting. But you never know, one day I might just win the U of T top $60000 (3X$20000) scholarship...:P

The only thing I really hate and bothers me the most is that most scholarships and top programs require more than just good marks, but they need like significant contribution to your community or like winning awards and contest and stuff like that.

I have a 96% average as of semester one, I have extra-curricular activities and I've won a few minor contests (I was pascal math contest champion:cool2: ).

So what can I do to put on my university application that could potentially fall into the "significant contribution to your community" category? I really need this because some kid I know got into Harvard Law, just because he started some stupid charity program in his area and he's marks were like below 90%.:angry:

Pascal is the grade 12 competition, correct? Yeah, I won that one in 1991 for my district.

University in the states is only better if you plan to live and work there - it carries no more weight here as far as a career in medicine (although it might for business). What makes it difficult to get into is that you're applying as a foreign student, and there are very limited number of positions available. The thing is, you can apply to American schools separately from Canadian schools, so it doesn't change the number of Universities you can apply to here. I'd apply to both and see how it goes. Just because you get accepted to schools here, doesn't mean you have to go to them if you do get into a school in the states. Remember you have to write your SATs if you want to apply to schools in the states - not all schools here give out information on the SATs, but your guidance counsellor will have details about them.

[Seedler]

Well I'm not that sure yet, but obviously I want to get into the top universities in their fields. Your knowledge of universities in Canada is still valid, as the schools you mentioned are definitely the best in Canada to study business or medicine.

But I'm setting my goal a bit higher, and I would like to get into a university in the states, say Harvard business school or something? :P I know it will be really hard, but I'm sure I still have a chance of making it.

Even better, I drool after the big scholarships that I have a very slim chance of getting. But you never know, one day I might just win the U of T top $60000 (3X$20000) scholarship...:P

The only thing I really hate and bothers me the most is that most scholarships and top programs require more than just good marks, but they need like significant contribution to your community or like winning awards and contest and stuff like that.

I have a 96% average as of semester one, I have extra-curricular activities and I've won a few minor contests (I was pascal math contest champion:cool2: ).

So what can I do to put on my university application that could potentially fall into the "significant contribution to your community" category? I really need this because some kid I know got into Harvard Law, just because he started some stupid charity program in his area and he's marks were like below 90%.:angry:

Pascal is the grade 12 competition, correct? Yeah, I won that one in 1991 for my district.

University in the states is only better if you plan to live and work there - it carries no more weight here as far as a career in medicine (although it might for business). What makes it difficult to get into is that you're applying as a foreign student, and there are very limited number of positions available. The thing is, you can apply to American schools separately from Canadian schools, so it doesn't change the number of Universities you can apply to here. I'd apply to both and see how it goes. Just because you get accepted to schools here, doesn't mean you have to go to them if you do get into a school in the states. Remember you have to write your SATs if you want to apply to schools in the states - not all schools here give out information on the SATs, but your guidance counsellor will have details about them.

Okay thx NikkiD, really appreciate the info. Dammit, I get a headache just thinking about the upcoming SAT...:sick:

As of now, I guess I'll try for a US school for business, and a Canadian school for medicine.:rolleyes: Thx again!

[maebach]

Maybe you could be able to get into MIT.

I might take political sciences, social studies or business. Maybe an MBA, I'd really want to go to London School of Economics for the first two. LSE (http://www.lse.ac.uk/default.htm)

My parents want me to become a doctor, even thoough I'm terrible at the sciences (except biology). I'm really good at History, and social studies/sciences. I did well in world issues in our government class.

We still have some time to decide and our councilers are pretty good. You could always talk to them.

[Gripper]

Be an othodontist or a plastic surgeon,loads of dosh there

[despikable]

Be an othodontist or a plastic surgeon,loads of dosh there


Sure theres alot of money for becoming a plastic surgeon but a much higher chance of getting sued. By the way im constantly debating the same thing seedler. Im currently going to grade 11 this september. I think becoming a doctor is a safer choice to get a job but buisness would be more riskier to get a job but really rewarding if you make it. Then i again i know someone who has done a pharmacy degree (i dont know what its called) and then later did buisness and now works for a pharmaceutical company and if you look around the market for pharmaceuticals is booming.

By the wat Maebach how old are you? Im coming to burlington in like 2 weeks.

[MagicNakor]

I'd pick medicine, personally. There aren't too many out-of-work doctors out there.

:shuriken:

[Chip Monk]

So Seedler, how's summer school going?

[Proper Bo]

So Seedler, how's summer school going?

:glag::earl:

[Skweeky]

Personally I'd pick an easygoing course, fart about for 4 years but finish it so you can say you've got A degree.
Consequently do fuck all with that degree and start doing sales :lol:

Works great for me :lol:

Seriously though, it's two completely different things mate. What do you actually want to do with your life?
Money REALLY isn't everything.
I was almost making double in my previous job than what I make now but I absolutely hated it.

[Chip Monk]

Personally I'd pick an easygoing course, fart about for 4 years but finish it so you can say you've got A degree.
Consequently do fuck all with that degree and start doing sales :lol:

Works great for me :lol:

Seriously though, it's two completely different things mate. What do you actually want to do with your life?
Money REALLY isn't everything.
I was almost making double in my previous job than what I make now but I absolutely hated it.

and there's no more back of cars, sleazy alleyways and regular injections now.

[Skweeky]

That's a bit harsh

[Chip Monk]

That's a bit harsh

I know, that's why you gave it up.

[Skweeky]

Not talking to you anymore.
That's it

[Chip Monk]

Not talking to you anymore.
That's it

Bet you do, smelly

Why not, selling cleaning products in Govan may not be something you can be proud of, but it could be worse. You could be living with a hun ffs.

[Skweeky]

I still wonder why you keep going on about Govan?
I've been there once in my whole life:blink:

Besides ducky.... at least I'm not from Croy

[Chip Monk]

I still wonder why you keep going on about Govan?




It's sort of my gig. I know it's predictable, but the loyal viewers kind of expect it now.

[Skweeky]

Whatever happened to Possil?

[Chip Monk]

Whatever happened to Possil?

I've adapted it a bit. You being with the hun bf sort of goes with the Govan motif.

[Skweeky]

Live long in Possil was better
Fact.

[Mr JP Fugley]

Live long in Possil was better
Fact.

that was J'Pol tho', it's a klingon blessing. live long in possil.

[Skweeky]

Vulcan, is it not?

Are you taking anything for that multiple personality disorder?

[Mr JP Fugley]

Vulcan, is it not?



;)

[Skweeky]

I understand...

/me gives JP Fugley/Chip Monk/JPaul a bit of Aero chocolate

[Agrajag]

I understand...

/me gives JP Fugley/Chip Monk/JPaul a bit of Aero chocolate

Hoi, what about the rest of us.

[despikable]

wow this thread is really off track now.

By the way the person saying that buisness and medicine are 2 different paths thats why its hard to choose if they were similar it wouldnt matter what you chose as much.

[Skweeky]

Good point.
Well presented

[Seedler]

wow this thread is really off track now.


It is the lounge you know...:huh: