i'm really nervous about next year and i still stated my major undecided. my couselor told me i should pick a major so i could pick what course to attend.
any recommendation out there?
any major out there that would lead to a good career?
2006-06-08 16:46:26 · 12 answers · asked by Troi Oi ItZ Loi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Definitely DO NOT declare a major at this point. You certainly don't have to, and don't let your counselor pressure you into it. Spend some time thinking about which classes you enjoyed the most in school - then experiment in classes like it. For example - say you liked, oh earth science. Try some classes in geology, astronomy, anthropology, etc. Spend some time reading through the course descriptions in the catalog - see if any of them jump out at you. Good luck!
2006-06-08 23:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyOphelia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's alright to be undecided in your first year of college. Many students are undecided or are decided but change majors. It's normal! My advisor (i'm a college student too) said that the average college student changes majors 3 times before they find out what their real major is. He said that people who are undecided should take courses that are general requirements for graduation. Every college has a set of courses that are required for graduation, such as English, math, foreign language, etc. My advice is to choose courses that interest you and finish those general reqs for graduation. You need to find what classes interest you the most. After taking courses you'll see what classes you do like and which classes are boring. After a while you'll find your major. Don't worry because a lot of freshmens are also still undecided.
2006-06-08 23:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to decide yet.
Choosing a major at the beginning is much more important if you are majoring in the sciences than if you are in the liberal arts.
If you are interested in the sciences, take some math and science classes in your first year -- then decide.
If you are in the liberal arts, just take lots of classes (including some math and science) in your first year to see what you like.
If you are really looking for a career, then some good choices are: Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Philosophy. That last one might sound funny -- but if you can learn to think clearly, you can do anything.
Good luck.
2006-06-09 13:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you truly dont know, you cant just pick one. and the majority of college kids dont know what they want to do yet when they start college. and if they do most of them change their minds after a year. so dont feel pressured by any means to decide, but have a plan. maybe if you could narrow it down to a few different paths or fields of study, you could start off by taking courses that could count for both. my advice though, even if your undecided, dont not go to school. you will lose your momentum and its hard to pick back up. and when you look back, you will wish that you didnt waste time. as far as any recommendations, i dont know anything about you....pharmacy is my major and its an incredibly good job to have, in very great demand, and high paying as well. go to a community college, where it will be cheaper and you wont feel so pressured and you can tool around abit.
2006-06-08 23:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lousy counselor. Follow the distribution requirements in your first year - this way, you'll get a broad exposure to lots of areas that could interest you. College is about EXPLORING things you didn't even know existed - if everyone settled on a major during orientation week, we wouldn't have any anthropologists and few astronomers.
You don't have to pick a major until end of sophomore year at earliest, unless you're going to a trade school.
2006-06-08 23:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first year I would not be worrying about it just pick something that you might like because the first two years are required courses that you have to take in order to graduate this is my second year and I still havent picked a career, if you are still debating just pick Psychology... But just remember you can change it the first two years now if you were on your third year you would have something to worry about.. But the first two years are mostly required courses....
2006-06-08 23:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by casparin0324 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend againist trying to pinpoint exactly what major you want to pursue. Instead, narrow down your choices to the top three. I think like 85% of freshman change their majors at least once. Take gen eds and then try to pick what is more interesting to you.
2006-06-08 23:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by valeryarbelo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you don't mention your interests, or what you excel at, so we really can't help you. You should go online and take a free career assessment test. This will give you an idea of what field of study you would probably enjoy. Good luck.
2006-06-08 23:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by fixer of all aka mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you like. Go on your college's website and read all about every major. Decide what you want to do, sit behind a desk all day, advertise products, travel, take care of animals, take care of people, social work? You have to decide first what type of work you want, medical or business
2006-06-08 23:57:42 · answer #9 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How on earth do you expect total strangers to pick a major for you?? We don't know what interests you. We don't know what your talents are? It is time for you to take the time to evaluate what is important to you and what it is you want to do with your life. Don't rely on strangers to make the important decisions in your life. Don't be a follower, Dear.. only YOU can make your life work.
2006-06-08 23:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋