The jist of it is in the title. I want to do well for myself, but I fell into the trap of "following your dreams" regarding a degree.
I am 14,900 USD in debt, studying in New Zealand. In NZ, there's a policy that student loans never accumulate interest, so that number won't go up.
I have not yet graduated but I have technically finished my degree in Literature, so i do have the unique ability of going "back" to university and doing a conjoint degree (simply adding something else to my literature degree).
I am not the best at maths or science simply because I never took it too seriously, something I now regret. I'm not stupid, and I'm sure I can learn the requisite things for a better field, but it will take some work - which is something I am willing to do.
I have been looking into doing Psychology (1 extra year for bachelor's, then a diploma, then a master's) as it aligns with my interests and it pays quite well here (60nzd to 160nzd an hour). This adds ~25k debt to my name and puts me out of the workforce for another three years full time. Of course, part time study is also an option. However, only about 12 people nationally get into clinical psychology, and I don't believe I can master the math and sciences within a reasonable timeframe to hit that slot.
I'm stuck, but not hopeless. Do any of you have experience in a similar situation? My debt is relatively low, should I go back for something else? If so, what? I know it's a cop-out to ask strangers what I should be studying, but I honestly just need ideas at this point. I want to make myself marketable and useful and I fear it's too late as I'm turning 24 rather soon.
TLDR: 23yo. Liberal Arts degree. Semi-regret. 14k debt. Want to be marketable. Go back to uni?
Submitted April 03, 2019 at 06:09PM by sisyphus_on_a_roll https://ift.tt/2WH5Nw5
