INTP PART 1

OMG IT IS SO WEIRD HOW MUCH THIS MATCHES ME

Rationals are often oblivious to the environment around them as they study. For them, a study area is wherever they can find resource materials and any needed technology. Sometimes the technology contains the resource materials as well, making a Rational with a wireless laptop a walking study area. Because of their amazing powers of concentration, some Rationals can study in the middle of a crowded cafeteria or during a cultural event.

Architects (INTP) are particularly adept at flexibility in terms of environment. Jack is able to whip out an hour long lecture on any of more than 100 different topics in under 2 minutes using his laptop. When he is studying, he is oblivious to anything else. He was in his dorm room deep in thought when the fire alarm rang. He didn't hear that, nor did he hear the Resident Assistant yelling at him to get out. He came out of his reverie when his roommate came back.

Rational roommates can be interesting intellectual challenges to their roommates. They can range from being highly social to being extremely reclusive so tactics for successful living with Rationals can vary.
Rationals are constantly striving for personal competence, They use will power to push themselves to greater heights in whatever areas they deem important. All other areas will be discounted as being beneath their notice


INTP Rational Architects can be hard to get to know. They are a tremendous repository of facts and can never do a complete data dump. They can be interesting and witty as long as they get the privacy they need. Don't try to push Architects around to doing what you want. It doesn't work.
For Guardians living with Rationals, the biggest difference is your sense of time. Rationals seek eternal truths and scan eons of time while Guardians pay attention to what they know is real from the past. If the difference in perspective is understood, this combination of talents can make very good roommates.
For Artisans living with Rationals, you may get impatient with the Rational's need for constantly gaining new knowledge. However, when Rationals let loose, they can look a lot like Artisans and be a great deal of fun to play with. There are a few Rationals with no sense of humor and this can be a trial for an Artisan roommate.
For Idealists living with Rationals, you both have a penchant for future thinking, but Rationals are determined to develop in their own way, not in the way that their Idealist roommate may envision. Also Idealists tend to want closer and more personal bonding than Rationals. As long as you allow for these differences, this combination can work quite well.
For Rationals living with Rationals, you'll find your similar perspectives on time and gaining knowledge to be compatible. You both want respect for your intelligence and your competence. However, you may greatly differ on what you see as worthwhile areas. If you can find areas in which to respect each other, you'll enjoy the fact that both of you are very independent and pragmatic.


Timing is a key element if you are concerned that the major you chose does not fit you.
If you are a freshman, you probably need to take various courses to see which ones you like the best. Be sure to try out various possibilities. Also check the career center for testing which can look at likes, dislikes, and important values.
If you are a sophomore, evaluate which classes you liked and which you didn't. See a college advisor to discuss your options. They may have some very good suggestions. Remember, they have dealt with many students and can help you evaluate your options.
If you are a junior, you may now run into some very challenging classes. For every student there are some classes which are required, but are not fun to take. If you are finding too many classes are like this, visit both the career center and advising center. Don't just sit and suffer. Also, see if you can change your curriculum by adding a minor so your class distribution is different.
If you are a senior, you are probably best off to finish the degree you started. Many companies hire people for positions that do not exactly fit the major of the applicant. Also see your advisor to see if you could declare a minor. Some people even add a summer session and/or an additional fall session to complete requirements so that their degree better fits what they want.
If you have graduated, but don't like the careers open to you, be sure to come back to visit the career center. Some people add a second bachelor’s degree or go on to graduate school in a different field. Also look around for other job opportunities that could be more interesting.

Rationals usually have developed a strong interest during high school. However, many do find that other areas can be even more fascinating when they are exposed to the college atmosphere. Be flexible. Charlotte, a Fieldmarshal, became the main breadwinner when her parents died and she was left to raise three younger siblings. She worked as a bus driver until she could enter college after her siblings finished. She had once thought of being an economist, but now chose the field of geographer/map maker using GPS systems.