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Suggestions for people who want to study/learn about everything?

I'm fascinated with practically every field of study, particularly humanities-based subjects: I spent my secondary school years taking advanced courses in English Literature, Foreign Languages (Mandarin Chinese and Japanese), Biology as well as Classical Music (history and performance). My school's gifted education programme also allowed me to discover the joy of philosophy through four years of Philosophy and Theory Of Knowledge classes. During that time, I also joined and won a number of creative writing competitions. I've since graduated and entered college, where I am currently studying Visual Communication and Graphic Design for the second (of three) year. I've since discovered a keen interest in marketing, advertising and copywriting. Additionally, the curriculum includes a Design Theory module and another on Art History and Philosophy, both of which I am very much in love with. However, the classes for both subjects are limited to only two hours a week each, leaving me feeling only almost satisfied. The dean of design has also very graciously given me permission to attend his Interior Architecture lectures between my own classes, where I am allowed to listen in and do the assignments. Having given my educational background, I would like to ask if anyone has any advice for someone who is interested in, well, everything? Ideally, I'd love to study not only the subjects mentioned above, but also Geography, Psychology, English and Linguistics in depth. While I am satisfied with focusing on learning about one subject at a time, before long I always feel like I want to pick up on an additional one and/or having my lessons progress at a faster and more intense rate. I'm honestly lost as to what to do next in life as I feel like I want to do so much but I don't know where to start. What should I do? Where should I go? What University or career should I aim for? A sincere answer will be much appreciated! ?: It's not quite the same though, is it? I mean, I do love reading things up online but it's miles more satisfying to be in an environment filled with learning and amazing lecturers who can teach you so much. Besides, many of the aforementioned topics are humanities, which are by nature highly subjective so if I am to simply read up on them, I run the risk of developing a very insular and uni-dimensional perspective. Lorraine Cafarella: Thanks for the suggestions! I've thought about this before too; I suppose my goal isn't just learning in order to gain skills that I can put to use, but the learning process itself is already very enjoyable for me. Career-wise though, I'm hoping to not just be any academic (writing theses, getting Ph.D's for the sake of it) but maybe to reform the educational system (introduce philosophy to everyone, not just some skewed gifted education system)? Maybe teach? Or be a copywriter/creative director! Ultimately, I guess I'm str

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1. Make google your friend, its an IQ multiplier, look up anything.
2. May I ask what you plan to do with all that fabulous knowledge ? Help others what to choose and how to learn and retain and glean from your learnings. Write and do videos. Travel to countries where there is illiteracy and get them started on a path of knowing and survival.