mallorn Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If I weren't in the field I was right now, I would be a historian, or maybe looking to own a teashop with a sort of mini-library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelkel Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If I weren't in the field I was right now, I would be a historian, or maybe looking to own a teashop with a sort of mini-library. Your alternate life has my alternate (alternate-alternate?) life! Another girl from my ungrad and I decided our back up plan would be to open a tea shop near our college. I named it Sovereign-Tea. Ahh, if only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lee Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 if it weren't for sociology/information, i'd give econ another try. then again... it takes all my effort to focus my eyes every time i see the word "eigenvector" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che psyra psyra Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 As far as other fields of study, I definitely dig philosophy and linguistics. But if I were to totally ditch academia altogether... I like teaching, it's something I look forward to as part of my current career plans, so I might pursue that. Probably elementary school, since I love kids. There are careers out there that I'm sure I'd enjoy, but in all honesty my fulfillment would likely come from some other area of life, like family. Cognitive psychology's just where it's at! Nothing else tugs at the heart strings quite as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If I didn't go into biosciences I'd probably try engineering (I struggled to choose between the two). If I weren't doing that I'd probably be some sort of social worker (do quite a bit of volunteering at shelters and such already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnlikelyGrad Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Teaching high school. Or something in the emergency management field, which I actually did dabble in before choosing to go to grad school. Or construction--working on my house is my favorite hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coonskee Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Probably culinary school or working at a publishing house (my chosen field is biology, so I guess those are pretty far removed!). I know I'm going to write down the road, but that'll be an eventual thing - I don't think I'm ready to do it now Edited January 17, 2012 by coonskee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellefast Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I would love to be an artist, i did this before I got into East Asian languages. Oh, Film and television studies. Must not forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahmarie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I think I would do some post-bacc pre-requisites and go to med school. Or run away to Costa Rica or someplace and disappear! Become a nomad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italophile Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 If I wasn't so enamored with romance languages and literature, I would have tried my best to become a chef or opera singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clou12 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 If I didn't have to be so responsible early in life, I would have chosen to pursue art or acting. I imagine that if I don't get in anywhere for a PhD...I will become an author/cat lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestage Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) a tough decision between dumptser-sleeping and suicide Edited January 18, 2012 by thestage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallorn Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Your alternate life has my alternate (alternate-alternate?) life! Another girl from my ungrad and I decided our back up plan would be to open a tea shop near our college. I named it Sovereign-Tea. Ahh, if only. Ha! I also thought up my tea shop plan with another person, one of my best friends- she'd be in charge of baking goodies to be sold on the side, while I'd be in charge of the main inventory. If only indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenePony Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Go with my retirement plan early- start a small hobby farm with a few boarders, at least 2 horses (one pony for me to hunt and show with and a stocky trail buddy for DH), a few dogs, some sheep, maybe some goats and NO chickens! DH would have no idea what to do since he can barely stay up right in a saddle much less able to pick a hoof or deworm anything but I would be happy and busy. Or start raising and training Corgis for agility and herding with my friend who is going into the same field. She has slightly better prospects since her area actually makes money (and is relatively more glamorous, how is that fair?) but we're both freaking out since the job market is more than saturated on all ends of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdok Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My dream was always to be a volcanologist. I ended up stuck in the middle of the prairies for 11 years though, not the ideal place to study them! Ended up doing my undergrad in a field I really don't care about in order to make a living to support a family member. I feel entirely too old to start down the volcanology track now - by the time I would be able to do what I want I would be late 40's, a bit too old to start tromping around active lava fields. but if all had been different, thats what I would be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I love Moosewood! And the Finger Lakes... in summer. I've only ever been at the tail end of winter.. so beautiful, SO COLD. But between Moosewood, that amazing place with tofu burritos, the waffle restaurant, huge used bookstore and thrift shop, the hiking... I was in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnlikelyGrad Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I feel entirely too old to start down the volcanology track now - by the time I would be able to do what I want I would be late 40's, a bit too old to start tromping around active lava fields. but if all had been different, thats what I would be doing. Late 40's is not too old to start tromping around active lava fields!! Don't ever, ever fall into the "I'm too old" trap. (I am biased, of course: http://unlikelygrad.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/never-too-old/ ) Grunty DaGnome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snes Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Medical school, focusing on Neurology. Imagine my parent's disappointment (more like utter fear for my life) at my choosing a humanities (music!!) PhD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew McCallie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 "Probably work with children." ~Derek Smalls from the film "This is Spinal Tap" In all honesty, either computer technology or attempting to get a gig with the Blue Man Group or other musical avenues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreathingSister Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would be in the Research department at a random University Advancement, I'm working there now as an assistant but I'd be pursuing a full-time position if grad school wasn't an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123xtc Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 If I wasn't pursuing sociology, then I think I would have liked to pursue filmmaking. I would still make films related to my research interests or make subtle political statements. It's kind of my back up plan -- if I can't get into academia, then I'll go the art route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If I weren't gunning for English Language/Linguistics, I'd realistically work to become an editor. Preferably at an academic press, though any kind of steady work would do. Unrealistically, I'd like to do something with my hands...my most supportive prof through this whole process always liked to remind me that if I got a PhD and didn't end up liking academia I could always become a potter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contretemps Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If I weren't doing what I'm doing, I'd be studying medicine. It's just that I can't stand seeing blood. and dead people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegel's Bagels Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Probably would have lived on a farm with my SO and started my own artisanal jam and cheese business. Also would have been a fantastic banjo player by now...but that darn thesis is always getting in the way of my frailin'. burgundykitten 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestage Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Probably would have lived on a farm with my SO and started my own artisanal jam and cheese business. Also would have been a fantastic banjo player by now...but that darn thesis is always getting in the way of my frailin'. this sounds way better than grad school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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