WHICH IS THE BEST COURSE?
"Which course must I do?" is the most basic question for youngsters (age 15-21/22). There are 3 major decision-points in education:
1. After 10th std
2. After 12th std
3. After degree
The basic question is: Which is your favourite subject? And the rule is: If your favourite subject is X, then take subject X in the next stage. Example: If your favourite subject in school is history, then do Arts in +2. What if you don't have any favourite subject*? Then take the Best Default Option at that stage. The Best Default Options at each stage are:
1. After 10th std - Science
2. After 12th std - Engineering
3. After degree - MBA
The Best Default Option is the option that will:
A. Guarantee you a decent-paying job
B. Give you the freedom/flexibility to change your path later
In 20th century India, the top 1% took medicine and the bottom 99% took engineering. In 21st century India, almost every field will pay you enough to live a middle class lifestyle (car + house + children's school fees). So youngsters must focus on discovering their potential and achieving their potential. The above education 'algorithm' may help them to do that.
*PS: If you have a hobby you are passionate about (sports, music, art, etc) you can make that your career.
