by John Chang
I usually focus on college admittance on this site; however, 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 good idea to expand to even more college related topics.
One topic that is of great concern to many freshmen is choice of major. Choosing your major course of study is extremely crucial. Your choice has implications that carry into your whole life. This is sometimes difficult for high school students to grasp.
When you look at it this way, it is easy to see that choosing the wrong major can have some serious consequences.
*The wrong major can severely limit your choice of career. For example, if you choose to major in English, then later decide you want a career in finance, your major will not be much help to you. *The wrong major can restrict your choices in coursework during your college career.
Most of all, IT CAN BE BORING! You may not like the classes, the professors, the studentsand then spend the next 10 years of your life regretting not choosing that really cool-sounding major back in freshman year.
In this article, I have listed some things you should keep in mind as you select your major.
It’s important to discuss these things with your parents too. Most of what they say has a lot of value, even if you don’t realize that yet
#1. When you are choosing your major, be sure to keep the type of work you will actually enjoy doing in mind.
If you have an interest in business, a social sciences major like economics might be a good choice for you. If you want to pursue engineering, you may want to choose a computer sciences major.
It should go without saying that you should choose your major form the courses of study within the discipline that interests you.
If you want a career in journalism and writingchoose a liberal arts major
You may be wondering why I am pointing out the apparently obvious, but you would be surprised to know how many students choose their major without thinking of these things. Just keep in mind that you choice of major determines the course of your life. It will not just affect your college experience, it will affect your life experience, too.
Keep in mind the things that bring you happiness in your life. Understand that your work should bring you a feeling of fulfillment. Remember to give the things you love doing proper consideration when you are choosing the way you will spend your life and earn your living.
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The second thing you must keep in mind is your personality.
Are you outgoing? Computer science may not be for you
Are you artsy/creative? Try creating your own major, or try an interdisciplinary major
The point is to think about how you work best. If you like numbers, gravitate towards an analytical major. If you like writing, gravitate towards a humanities/social sciences major.
Train to your talents. Choose a major that supports what you do well. If you end up stuck with a major that you are not good at, it will only cause you unhappiness.
3. Plan out the next 4 years and create a LIST OF GOALS
When you clearly map your goals, you will have an easier time moving through your college career. Goal-setting is a very intelligent practice.
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The main thing to remember is that, aside from your major, you will have other things to achieve in college. Again, define your goals. Then choose the major courses of study that will support your goals, give you room to work, time to achieve them, and the support you need.
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