I am thinking of changing my major...am I crazy?

I changed my major twice in my university career, and I didn’t regret it one bit. If you feel in your heart that that’s what you would like to do, by all means go ahead and do it. I’ve always said “Life isn’t a race or a contest, so set your own pace as long as you have the will and the means to do it.” If you follow your heart and work hard, you will be successful. Good luck!

Computer science is a really employable field. I might call you crazy if you were changing to theatre or something. But this isn’t nuts at all!

Lol! @Mariah…I love this stuff! I just can’t believe how much I am enjoying it.

I am dreading telling my family though

I’ve heard of many more burnt out teachers and almost no burnt out computer engineers.
Just sayin’.

Also, following your logic that you could still get promoted to teacher even with a math degree there really is no draw back to changing your degree, is there? Perhaps there are technology positions in your school district—we have technology specialist teachers who work with teachers and students who are very well paid, especially compared to other tenured teachers in our school district.

What do you want to accomplish by being a math major? What do you want to accomplish with computer programming? Don’t just go to school to go to school, be passionate about an idea (I’m not saying you aren’t!) be passionate about what you will do for your career. Do it for Fluther! Do it for America!!

@whitetigress…you are funny, lol! And no, I would do something with it…not totally sure, or teach on a college level…just burnt out with high school kids…

I worry, because I am already 41… :(

Age should never be a worry if you want to better yourself.

@Mariah said it all and your logic is right on, if I were you it would be a no brainer!

I know, @MRSHINYSHOES…it just seems like it is taking forever to get anywhere with it…

@yankeetooter Yikes highschoolers in the U.S.? Yeah I feel you, I’d definitely make my way towards a masters to get to teaching people who actually want an education.

Worse yet, @whitetigress, it’s a Level V school, where kids with emotional and behavioral problems go…

I love teaching, and I would always want that to be part of my life, but I am simply worn out with it already. I enjoy the challenge of programming too, and I just feel like I am ready for a change…

The average number of times a student changes their major is 4. It is very normal and most often does not not have a major negative effect in terms of coursework or length to complete degree. If in doubt talk with an academic advisor at the University.

If you simply want a personal response, seems like there is little negative that can come from it. You could still teach with if you’d like according to your statements, correct?

I will make this decision for you and you will never regret it.

Do it. Your gut feeling is also giving you the correct answer.

After two years at UT, I thought I was heading for a career in radio and tv engineering.

I was driving down the street one day and something steered my vehicle right into a parking space, directly in front of the Metro Police Department. I cannot explain it, but it happened. This was my destiny and someone from above knew it and I am thankful it happened.

Someone is also giving you the same signals. Listen to it and follow it.

You will be so glad you did and remember you heard it from jp.

Do both, it doesn’t hurt! It’s just rational. Good luck!