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To the OP you're 22 grown and have a career. You should be proud of what you've done, and live with who you wish. Nothing wrong with living with someone at 22. This is in no way directed at the OP I just wanted to say something about all the comments about how philosophy and sculpting aren't real jobs etc... They are real jobs, not every job is for every person or else we'd have everyone running around as a nurse. People have to choose what makes them happy and what they enjoy. That doesn't mean that they are any less for doing what they do. No, sculpture probably won't save a life, but that doesn't mean that what they do doesn't matter or make a difference. Maybe that artist helps teach art to kids in the inner city, art moves people emotionally everday, and such. So lets not be so hard on those who choose different paths in life. They are all just as important and play just as big roles sometimes.

While I do agree with essentially everything you posted there was just one thing. The very last couple of sentences. I know what you say is true, but that doesn't make it right. As long as people not necessarily new or old in their chosen profession are allowed and rewarded for their actions it won't change, and it will continue to be accepted. I do though agree and find a lot of wisdom and fantastic points in what you said.

The difference in work ethic among generations isn't completely that generations fault. After all that generation didn't raise themselves. As soooo many already have, and soooo many already will say it goes both ways.

I think the idealists and rationals are "rare", with rationals being the most "rare". Not sure what all the types those two sections make up (too many to list) but they are listed on one of those pages.

I was excited to see other INTJ's until I noticed I am INTP not J.

No, not a freak at all. I completely relate. I loved organic. A little ashamed to say it but it's true. I'm a huge dork.

How did you like physics? I really enjoyed it but struggled and it annoyed me to no end. I finally did get a good grasp on it, but the first couple of weeks had me wanting to burn the book.

Never said those courses are required for humanities or social sciences degree. That doesn't mean that a student still can't elect take those courses (no need to bold anything I can read just fine). While I planned on nursing (looks like I won't follow that) I still completed the pre reqs in two years. Will some of those courses have to be taken in the same year? Sure, several of those courses can easily be completed within the first two years. That's what advisors are for. The MCAT usually isn't taken until the senior year. My husband majored in economics. Again, what you major in does not matter and certainly doesn't matter to admissions. Most of the BSN programs I've seen to require Chem. FarmerJane - Those odd majors do stand out, and they tend to do better on the MCAT.

No, because any major can be a pre med major. That's the point. Any major can satisfy those pre reqs. It matters greatly to me that my hubby is an MD I do understand the terms it is you who seems to be confused. You stated that it was a pre med degree. Which doesn't exist. Do I doubt there are certain majors out there that are perceived as being "pre med"? No. That doesn't make them a pre med degree or major though. Any major from music and dancing to biology can go to medical school. A persons major plays a minor role in whether or not a student is accepted. That's the point there is no pre med major. Pre med is a track a person goes by not a major they choose. No major is going to impress an adcom they've seen it all. A major won't get you into med school. Also majoring in the humanities or social sciences does not require any more schooling then majoring in one of the "pre med" grouped majors. I'm not sure why you think it would? A bio or chem major has no greater chance of being accepted then a music or english major does.

I am quite sure of what I'm saying. My husband is an MD as was my father. There is no such thing as a pre med major. I read the link you provided and not to sound like an a@@ on my side but it doesn't further your argument that it is a pre med major. All it is, is a major that covers pre reqs for med school. Which is what the site states. It is not however a pre med major, but a bioengineering major that covers med school pre reqs. Pre med is a track a person follows not a major they choose. Again any major can be pre med. I am quite sure of what I'm saying thanks though for your concern. Here's the same major you gave me a link to from UC Berkeley. Again the link you provided doesn't say that it's a pre med major. http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/premedinfo.php

There still is no such thing as a pre med degree. Any degree, yes any degree, can satisfy the pre reqs for med school

There really isn't such thing as a pre med degree. A bio chem degree is a bio chem degree. You can major in anything so long as the pre reqs are satisfied.

Just wanted to add there are lots and lots of majors that are accepted to medical schools, and it isn't always science related. As long as you complete the prerequisites (good grades) and have a good MCAT score then you have a chance. Music majors and anthropology majors actually do quite well with acceptance to med schools. You could actually major in nursing and go to medical school so long as you can satisfy the pre reqs for med school, and take the MCAT. You can major in essentially anything.

INTP Now off to walk the dog :nuke:

I'm really new to these boards and really new in nursing school. I just wanted to comment on how heart warming it is to read this. I already had a good feeling about how supportive it is here, but this is just very inspiring. A job well done to all of you.:cheers: