I'm starting college and I have no idea what to major in.
2006-08-01 03:47:52 · 9 answers · asked by Katie 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Check out the book "What colour is your parachute". This book is published annually and is the 2006 edition is published
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1580087272/702-9153207-2024021?v=glance&n=916520&s=gateway&v=glance
2006-08-01 03:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a lot of liberal arts classes and don't feel the need to pick a major right away. There is no rush to decide what you want and you'll never know what the future brings. Some classes to take to get a good idea:
- American Politics: it helps you to understand all of the political drama going on and is great if you end up working for the government.
- Biology for pre-med: just in case you want to be a doctor or nurse some day. Plus, it is hard and is a great class to learn how to study.
- World Religion: makes you think about what you believe in and how you differ from those around the world.
- Macroeconomics: this explains business to you so you will have an idea if you want to go into the private sector. Plus, it is good to know about money for when you actually earn it.
- Intro to Theater: a great class that should teach about how people lived and how people communicate. Plus, good acting skills are a must for the future (when your kids ask you about the tooth fairy)
- Social Problems: to make you think about what you can do to change the world and to make you care about doing something about it. It is a great way to find out what you care about.
- Literature: to be able to say that you read a bunch of the classics, and because you can learn a lot from those books.
- Anthropology: the study of different cultures. This was the best class I took and it really makes you view things differently.
After these classes picking a major should be easier. Have a great year at school!
2006-08-01 10:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most students just entering college have no idea what they want to major in, so you're not at all alone. Besides, most schools don't make you choose a major until the end of your sophmore year. That's why you take more general education requirements your first two years.
2006-08-01 11:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda Renee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that a lot of people who major in liberal arts don't come out of college doing what they set out to do. The average college student changes their major three times. Are you in the US? You'd have to do basics anyway - declare whatever and then use the time you have to figure out what interests you most and what you're best at. You can always change your major.
2006-08-01 10:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write down every job that you are even a little interested in. Research the type of schooling you need and what is the jobs physical make-up. See which ones suit you best and dry dabbling a little in each. eventually you will find what your calling is.
2006-08-01 10:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by jazminestarhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to go with the Parachute book too.
Of course if you're a pessimist, you can get the book, "What Color is the Hole in Your Parachute."
2006-08-01 14:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a list of every job, and cross off ones that you know you don't want. At the last ones, you have to pick.
2006-08-01 10:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by Willy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what you like to do...relate your favorite hobbies.
2006-08-01 10:52:50 · answer #8 · answered by ulises_76106 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont know what are your interests
2006-08-01 10:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by kristina h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋