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Accounting: same as most lawyers today, accountants work for the rich


Dentistry: I asked questions about braces because I was about to wear them. I always have doubts about how much better my teeth would look like after taking off the braces because i know people who are not content with the results. A senior assured me that I'll look prettier (relief ) and for my long chin he suggested plastic surgery. (I'm not sure about this, I don't want to end up like 斯容or幹譙龍 ) Finally I walked away with a lot of toothpaste sample and I think they'll come handy when i need to brush my teeth at school.


Philosophy: I always have respect for people who study philosophy. They are really cool. And the guy talked to us about his department really was. He wears long hair. He showed us the concept of philosophy by telling us a story. (long story, I won't tell) At the end of his storytelling, I asked one question those who study philosophy fear the most-- about their career choices. His answer? all walks of life from being a lawyer to selling fried chicken. How cool is that. Life is full of possibilities. I'm not going to set limits to my career choices either.


Sociology: At the stand for the department of sociology there's a sign which reads--

Why can't boys cry?
Why should we study at university?(That's a good one, i'd like to quit school)
Why is it weird for women to pop the question?
Does being the minority means being powerless?
Why are there foreign laborers/brides?
High school students studying in 放牛班 because they are intellectually challenged?
Does the invention of washing machine really make our life easier?

---my conclusion:sociologists discover and discuss social problems but they never come up with solutions. (right up my alley)


Economics: department of economics in Taiwan have many theory-laden classes, which is why many students give up their major once they don't find it interesting anymore. However, economists need these theory in explaining what happen in the market, the currency, problems between people and the government, and different financial phenomenon. According to my friend, it's better to get familiar with basic theories first in undergraduate school, and go application later in graduate school such as management.
(未完待續)