I don't take things apart to figure out how they work, I don't try to build stuff.

Hi Nikki,

 

First I want to tell you that I still haven’t figured out what I would like to do with my professional life.  I just want you to know that not everyone knows what they want to do with their lives from the very beginning.  Sometimes even if you have decided that you want to do something, there are other factors that may lead you to change it as you get older (like job location, pay, family obligations, etc.).  So while it helpful to know what you like right now so you can start planning your studies to achieve that professional goal, also keep an open mind that what you decide right now should not limit your choices, but rather help you reach higher.  It’s wonderful that you find a strong interest in biomedical engineering.  I hope you don’t get too discouraged just because you don’t fit all of the “try on” characteristics/skills!  It’s unlikely that one single person would have all of those characteristics/skills.  The website is just there to provide additional information that you may not otherwise get from your family/friends/classes.  I think at this stage in your life, the important thing is gather information, i.e., to find out more about what the different types of careers are.  This is a good time to find out more about what you like and what you don’t like so that by the time you head to college or even graduate school, you’ll have a better idea of what classes/majors to take that can put you closer to your goal.  Of course, being an engineer (of any specific discipline) requires that you have solid background in math and science.  Keep studying hard and know that with a solid education, even if you eventually discover that biomedical engineering is not right for you, your education can give you an easier transition into other areas.