I usually focus on college admittance on this site; but, in the past I have occasionally introduced other college related topics. I got wonderful feedback from my post regarding how to choose your college, so I thought it might be a excellent thought to expand to even more college related topics.
A topic of huge importance to incoming freshman is how to select the right major/degree. It has many future implications that most high school students simply don’t know.
Choosing the incorrect major can severely impact your life.
First of all, if you choose the incorrect major, it will limit your college career. Your choice of major restricts your choice of classes. Once you have finished college, your choice of major can limit your career choice. If you have chosen unwisely, you may find yourself an English major searching for a career in finance. This is not a excellent combination.
The incorrect major can also be very, very dull. If you don’t like your major, you are unlikely to delight in your classes. You may also dislike your professors and have small or nothing in common with your classmates. So clearly, choosing the incorrect major can ruin your college career. It also won’t do much for your professional career. If you choose the incorrect major, you will be sure to regret it.
Now on to picking the right major. Here’s what you should seriously reckon about.
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#1. When you are choosing your major, be sure to keep the type of work you will really delight in doing in mind.
If you are fascinated with business, be sure to choose a social sciences major like economics. If you are interested in engineering, look into things like computer sciences.
If you want a career in engineeringchoose an engineering major (duh)
Liberal arts is the group you will want to choose from if you are interested in journalism and writing.
Some of these are obvious. The point is to reckon beyond 4 college years to the rest of your life.
How will you find happiness in life? What work will bring you fulfillment? What do you really like doing? How can your turn your passions into income?
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#2. Don’t give your personality small shrift.
If you are an outgoing, pleased-go-lucky sort, you are unlikely to be pleased choosing computer science as a major.
A person who is very artistic and creative may delight in making his or her own major or taking an interdisciplinary major.
Included in your personality is your work style. An analytical, numbers oriented person should choose an according major. One who enjoys creative writing will be most pleased with a major in one of the humanities.
Your major should support your strong points. Don’t save your talents for your leisure activity and struggle at your job! If you major in something you dislike, you are sure to be miserable.
3. Plot out the next 4 years and make a LIST OF GOALS
Map out your goals and make a set of objectives to achieve them. This will help you go surely through your college career. Goal setting will get you through from start to end.
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So, once again, define your goals. There are a number of things that you will want to accomplish while you are in college. Once you have a clear picture of your direction, choose a major that will support it. Your major should provide you with the tools you need to attain your dreams.
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