Volunteer work can help. I know lots of girls who worked at HASC and saw various professions like OT, PT, speech, special Ed, nursing, etc. Based on that, they were able to find their profession of choice. I thought I wanted OT, till I volunteered in a hospital where OT’s worked in multiple units. It was soooooo boring. The only thing I found remotely interesting was how they made casts. There’s no guarantee that you’ll like what you choose, though. I know someone who was accepted to dental school, paid for it, and weeks into the first year HATED it! He switched out, and lost the money he paid. He decided to become an actuary, and was much happier. The point being, like everything in life, do your research, get to know your preferences a bit, and then take a chance. You need to begin from a point of interest, though. If you have no idea what’s of interest, try volunteering in a place that exposes you to several choices, like a hospital or a special Ed program. Small businesses and law firms may take volunteers to help with minor office work, allowing you opportunities to speak with others in those professions.
