NOW WHAT?

A path to Careers and Colleges based on Multiple Intelligences
for High School and College Students

By MariaEugenia Moratto , Ph.D.

Introduction

Now that you are in High School you are about to be faced with the challenge of making important decisions about your life. It is time you started asking questions such as: Shall I marry or shall I buy a bicycle? Shall I you go to college or shall I jump right into the world of work right after high school? Shall I take a year off to see the world or shall I take a year off to take care of my great-great-uncle?

Those are all important questions, but for now, let's suppose you have decided to go to college. For that, you will have to determine your college major or the type of career you would like to pursue. Now, suppose you are already in college and need to define a major; this is also for you, for even if you are not concerned with searching for a college any longer, you still want to know what career to choose.

It is crucial to be sure that you made the right choices. When making life choices there are never any wrong or right answers, for life has many paths. However, there are ways to improve your chances of having positive outcomes. The key is to know what type of Intelligence you have.

Yes, people are smart in many ways and your chances of having a successful career and a happy life may have a lot to do with your knowledge of the kind of Intelligence that is strongest in you. Being skilled at recognizing and using your unique talents has its advantages. Your job will be personally fulfilling if you use your innate strengths. Wouldn't you rather do something that is natural and effortless to you? The following WebQuest will lead you to a road of self-discovery.

So come, follow your path!