Whether you are a freshman about to start classes or a junior who has switched majors three times already, if you are a college student who has not declared a major, choosing one can feel overwhelming (especially if your roommate has been set on his major since middle school). Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here are some tips for making this “major” decision:
1. You better shop around. Most colleges give you
until the end of your sophomore year to declare a major. Take
advantage of your first two years by taking classes in any subject
that even mildly interests you. You may fall in love with graphic
design or decide that biology is just not for you—you won’t know
until you do some experimenting!
2. The older, the wiser. I’m not
talking about asking your great-grandmother for advice on how to
break into computer programming! Ask an upperclassman or a recent
grad for the inside scoop on academic departments, professors, and
majors. Older and wiser students are a great resource because they
know the ropes firsthand and they can afford to be 100 percent
honest with you—they have nothing to
lose.
3. Gauge your goals. Do you have
specific career goals? Are you hoping to figure them
out later in your college career? There is no wrong
answer—plenty of college students
graduate completely clueless about their next step and
that’s perfectly fine! But, if you do have a specific
goal, you may want to find a major that will help you achieve your
dreams. Consider meeting with an adviser to learn which academic
majors match well with specific career paths.
4. Don’t forget to breathe. I promise–you will get through this. Don’t get me wrong, choosing a major is a big decision. But you’re not giving away your first-born child here. If you have a change of heart and it’s not too late in the game, you can always make a switch!
For those of you who have already been through this process, what other tips would you give?
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