2006-08-08 10:20:37 · 17 answers · asked by candyman80290 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
At most colleges, you don't have to declare a major until you accumulate 60 hours. It's perfectly OK to take your basic courses until you figure out what you want to do with your life.
2006-08-08 10:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by LaCosaMasBella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to choose a major right away. But I would recommend that you look at the majors at the colleges that you want to attend. See if any of those intrigue you. If one major jumps out at you or you think that you would consider then go to that school.
Once at the school at least take the introductory courses for that major (which may also count for the general education requirements).
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2006-08-08 19:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what to major in, go ahead and declare "General Studies" or leave it at "undecided." The first 2 years of college, everybody basically has to take the same thing. English, History, Math, either Biology or Chemistry (or both), something like Psychology or Sociology, etc. So, jump in, and enjoy the experience. Oh, and let me get back up on my soapbox and say "go away to college!" if you still live with Mommy and Daddy. Take out college loans (everybody can) and enjoy those college years the way they are supposed to be enjoyed.
2006-08-08 17:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by psycheab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to know your major when you apply to college. Most schools often don't make you declare a major until you are a sophomore. Take a few classes to decide where your interests lie, and think about careers you may like to have. Then speak with your advisor about what would be a good major to fit your needs.
2006-08-08 17:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find something you really like to do. I had the same problem before, but decided on something I thought I could be really good at. I want to be a doctor and I'm going to study medecine. I know I have to go to school for a long time, but in the end I'll get what I've been working for. Major on something that'll you know will have a good ending.
2006-08-08 17:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by nobaody 1516 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go for the first couple of years and do the general studies, which you have to have anyway. You will find something you like and figure out a lot of things you won't like in the first two years. After that you will have a better idea what to major in.
2006-08-08 17:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by sarric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my teachers recommended to go in undecided, and take all the classes you need to take in order to graduate. I went in as a History Secondary Education major, but ended up changing my major to Elementary/Special Education major with a minor in AOD. The problem is I have all of these history classes and not many education classes, so I am about 1 yr behind. I will graduate in Spring 2009, but was scheduled to graduate in Spring 2008. Oh well! LOL.
2006-08-08 17:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by bridgetrocks86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember the specific stat anymore, but I thought it was around 75% or higher of people that change majors before they are done with college. Just goes to show you that no knowing, or thinking you know and then changing your major later is common. I also changed what I thought I would major in before I was done.
2006-08-08 17:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by Vladdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure out what you enjoy most and find a major as close to it as possible. That way you can find a job later and enjoy your job. Do not do it for me completely. You have to time to decide I think it is not until you complete your freshman year you have to declare a major. Good Luck.
2006-08-08 17:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by ktilton13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major in General Studies until you figure it out.
2006-08-08 17:48:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋