Should I choose a field based on what I am good at or what I enjoy?
Rather than always prioritizing one over the other, compare both what you enjoy and what you are currently good at in light of your goals, constraints, and the field you are considering. Current strengths and weaknesses may be developable, but required abilities and ways of learning differ by field. Review courses, learning methods, and post-graduation options, and use trial classes or introductory study to assess both your interest and aptitude.
Key points
- The balance depends on your future goals, learning constraints, and the field.
- Consider not only current strengths and weaknesses but also whether you can develop needed abilities.
- Compare both interest and aptitude by reviewing actual course content and learning methods.
Things to check
- Course content, teaching methods, and post-graduation options vary by department and academic year, so check the prospective university's official information.