I am a Freshmen in college right now studying criminal justice. I am finding out that I don't really like it, and want to change amjors but I don't know what I am interested in. Do you know a website that might give me a clue, like a test or something? I thought about the medical field, but not sure what. Please any suggestions. Thank you.
2006-08-10 05:17:15 · 14 answers · asked by Good Gushy 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well, criminal justice looked good until you took some classes. Take some more introductory-level classes. If you find one of those interesting, take an upper-level course in that subject. If you enjoy that, considering majoring in that subject.
Do not spend any more time worrying about it. The truth is, almost all employers and even many graduate school programs are more interested in the skills you gain while you're in school than your actual major. Leave your major as criminal justice--even if you don't take any more classes in it--until you find something you like better. It's no big deal.
This is the time in your life for you to be this kind of uncertain, which is another way to say "open to new possibilities".
I have a good friend who wanted to major in art, but she couldn't afford the art supplies. She thought about majoring in biology, but one particular class changed her mind. She ended up majoring in political science, getting a master's from Columbia, and becoming a high-ranking government official who travels on a diplomatic passport! She could afford the art supplies now, if she had time to paint pictures, but she's way too into her work.
Another friend of mine started out as a computer science major, then switched to ancient history, then decided to go an extra year so he could major in philosophy, too. He went to graduate school in philosophy for almost a year, before he dropped out and got a job programming computer games--based on his skills, not his major or degrees. Now he's the founder and president of his own company and has a major deal with Microsoft.
You haven't made a decision yet because you don't yet have enough information about your options, or maybe you don't yet know enough about yourself. Accept that, shop around, and enjoy yourself.
2006-08-10 05:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Beckee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was a criminal justice major in college too. I started realizing I hated it when I was junior. I don't recommend waiting that long to change your mind. I dropped out for several years, then went back later, and majored in history. I wanted to teach, so that worked out for me. There should be career assessment tests and personality tests available at your college to help you determine what suits your personality and ambitions. Go talk to your adviser. I wouldn't recommend relying on the Internet. Most of what you get off of the Internet is junk to be honest with you.
2006-08-10 05:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by wileycoyote_the_supergenius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out these websites, and glgl with this. My brother actually got an associates in Criminal Justice last year then changed his mind after he had received his degree. Now he's going into the medical field and he loves it. But check out these websites for more insight. glgl
2006-08-10 05:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by MzzandtheChuchuBees 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, sorry to hear about your problem. You are not the only one that has it. Try http://www.tickle.com it's mostly one of those quiz sites but they have ones created by doctors and everything. Look in the career section or school or something like that. I know they have something on there pertaining to what you should do with your life. You'll just have to look for it. Plus, if you don't find anything, at least you'll have fun learning other things about yourself. Oh and you don't have to pay either. There's an option to pay but they tell you the important stuff for free.
2006-08-10 05:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, why not look at a list of the majors your college provides? You'll be able to see if anything jumps right out at you.
Do you want a desk job? Do you want to work with a lot of people? Try and ask yourself various questions and be honest.
Another method is to take a few introductory classes in various majors. Try intro to psych, bio, etc. Maybe one will spark your interest. This is also a good way to get graduation requirements out of the way!
HTH
2006-08-10 05:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about credible websites, but there are LOTS of books out there with these kinds of self-tests in them. You should be able to find one that suits you at the library or bookstore. Or just Google career tests and take a bunch of them.
2006-08-10 05:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by fizzygod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coincidentally, I just started a book that my family received as a gift that would help you. It's called "What Color is your Parachute for Teens". It gets you asking questions about your likes and skills and how to put them together for career options.
Have a read. I bet it will help a lot!
2006-08-10 05:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Father Knows Best 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries darlin... you won't get into your "major" courses until your junior year so you have time! Try to stick to general education courses so they can be used elsewhere. A TON of students go through this every year and eventually figure it out... some never do!
2006-08-10 05:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it too much. Spend the next year or so getting those gen ed requirements out of the way, and odds are you'll find something you like.
2006-08-10 05:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by ronnieneilan1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to take a test at school,,, but you are a freshman get all the required classes out of the way and then you can decide,,,, i changed my major 5 times,,,,
2006-08-10 05:23:08 · answer #10 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋