How I Think I Want to Use My Degree and Why

 This is a tough question for me, because lately I've been jumping around between career ideas. 

My major is Applied Computing with a concentration in cybersecurity. I would like to work in cybersecurity, but with Applied Computing being so broad, I'll be qualified for all kinds of computing paths such as machine learning, software engineering, and (as I recently found out from a job ad) even some bioinformatics positions. I have the most interest in machine learning, bioinformatics, and cybersecurity.

If I'm being honest, I don't necessarily have the have the cybersecurity concentration because I for sure want to go into cyber security. I just want to give myself more options since the cybersecurity field is extremely desperate for workers right now. If I end up with a job in cybersecurity after school, then that's great. And if not, I'm also ok with that. 

A company that I would specifically like to work for one day is Microsoft, however, I couldn't say what exactly I would want to do at the company. I'd be open for any jobs they'd have that I will one day qualify for. 

I think it would also be super cool to have a government cybersecurity job. The idea of espionage and top secret stuff is super exciting... But I'm not sure if I could handle keeping all those secrets!

I'm also a big gamer, and working for a game company would be cool... However, gamer culture is really sexist. I find that very off-putting, yet motivating. One thing that has also puts me off from a game company is the ones I'd want to work for are all in the LA area, and I have no desire to live there.

So right now, I'm all over the place with what I want to do with my degree after college. But I for sure plan on getting a job using my degree. I just want to see what positions are available that sound interesting when  I graduate!

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