Woman's enterprise., 1922-06-01
Choosing a Profession
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What Are You Going to Be When You Grow Up? Perhaps
These Discussions by Freshmen OF the Louisiana
State University Will Help You to Decide

this blue ribbon as first honor in the
contest?
With weak knees but a proudly
beating heart stepped forward to re-
ceive the coveted reward; and on my
way home, half bursting with joy and
pride, suddenly realized how glad
| was that | had never kissed my el-
bow.
ENGINEERING AS A PROFESSION
Ct. 7. DUNN.
Like most boys of eight or there
about, had great hopes Of becoming
a cowboy, and almost all Western
moving pictures that saw served to
strengthen this desire. After year
or two, however, my dreams Of roping
cattle and riding horses gradually
faded, and after reading few books
on the order of Treasure Island, |
became very enthusiastic over hid
den treasure. My greatest ambition
was to become a pirate and search for
buried gold.
l cannot tell exactly how long my
fancy dwelt upon this subject, but it
could not have been long, for have
had in mind for several years~ the
idea of becoming an engineer.
l did not decide to become a me-
chanical engineer, however, until one
or two years before entered L. S. u.
After consulting the family and care
fully considering the matter, reach
ed the conclusion to take this course.
chose mechanical engineering be-
cause I thought that if I had any
natural talent, it was in connection
With this work and I think that a per-
;on should, by all means, in choosing
\ career, follow the guidance of his
natural inclinations.
Mechanical engineering was not my
irst and only choice; in fact, I have
,ad one or two others, but most of
hem have been in engineering
once thought of becoming a veteri-
larian, and sometimes still think
hat probably I should like this pro-
:ession better than the one have
chosen. From what : have seen Of
mechanical engineering, however, I
,annot say that l am not satisfied with
ny choice. l have not yet found any,
hing that is very difficult in the
course.
l consider that in an engineering
course there is a broader field for
study and more opportunities than in
almost any other work. A frst-class
engineer can demand large salary
md the chances for advancement are
very good. ] think that for a person
who likes this kind Of work better
:hoice could hardly be made.
WHY l SHOULD LIKE TO BE A
DOCTOR.
(E. A. Goldsby.)
Probably the first thing l wanted
% be, when a small boy, was scien-
;i6c farmer. With a natural inclina-
Ion toward farming because of the
pleasure l got ,out of seeing things
grow, and because l loved to see
;hings grown scientifically, according
TO the methods advocated at that
line with the view Of making a better
farmer Of the man who owned only
one horse and a mortgaged house, l
set to work in all earnestness to make
4 garden.
prepared the ground and fenced
It. My parents encouraged me to the
extent of furnishing me with tools,
and seeds. No doubt they
were glad to see me employed in the
at something besides play
ing football, basketball, or other
games Of that sort, in which my
clothes usually became torn or soiled.
The garden progressed rapidly. The
seeds began to come up, and in a few
days / had to stick my beans and
peas. The potatoes and corn were
growing fast. The prettiest Of all
were the turnips and lettuce, which
were different shades of green, each
seeming to try to outgrow the other.
I was quite proud Of my achievement,
and felt sure that would be a great
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