Choosing a major.?

Question

It's my third year in college and I STILL DON'T KNOW MY MAJOR. I try to think what I would like to do in the future and everyday Iget a different idea. It seems I like something, but the next day I think it was a bad idea. I can't decide. I don't want to go to college forever. What have made you decide your major? I'm 21 now.

Answer 1

Just make the most reasonable decision you can for where you are right now. So many people wind up with careers that were not their major, so don't expect your choice to lock you in the rest of your life.

Answer 2

Don't think about the major, think about the other things a job can offer. Do you want an office job, a desk, cubicle, computer, a job where you are out and meeting people and walking around, a job outdoors, active, do you like to be a leader, have authority, do you want to work 9-5 monday thru friday or would you like to work a more casual schedule, days or nights?

All of these things will come into play when you decide a major, and consider them first, not just the actual work the major will have you doing. It took me 6 years to get my bach. degree because i flipped back and forth between majors, so trust me, figure out the way that you want your life to play out according to your job before you chose a major. Then see your advisor and have a chat with them about what you would like a major to offer to YOU, and not the other way around. It helps to have a clear idea about what you want from the work you do before you actually do the work.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

I do not know many people actually working "in" their majors. Most seem to be working in some other (possibly) related field.

If you are still this confused as to a direction I would advise you to look toward a degree that is flexible, you have some interest in, and you know you can locate work within it after graduation.

Once you have the degree spend a reasonable amount of time trying to obtain employment in that field, but, be prepared to look in other areas as well.

When I was liberated from the University the greatest issue I had to overcome was that EVERYONE wanted me to have 2 years prior experience before hire. So, after 5 years at the U. with a B.S. & 2 minors, I've now been in the trucking industry for almost 20 years. I'm over educated for many jobs in this area so managers feel threatened when I work for them or while trying for a job. And EVERYONE still wants 2 years prior experience before I can get a job inside my area of education.

The end all issue I think you should really think about is the money you've spent. If you've signed for student loans, they start wanting payments about 6 months after graduation. It's tough starting a life with a debt over your head.

Good luck on your problem.

Answer 4

I would go with a Degree in Communications. It is broad, but with more focus tham Liberal Arts. You can go into Public Relations, Journalism, Sales, Marketing, or any number of things. You can get an advanced degree in Organizational Communications, for instance.

I majored in Public Communications because my Dad didn't want me to be a Theatre major. I have to say though, I did very well with that major.

Answer 5

Maybe consider your hobbies, and see if any majors are similar to the things your enjoy doing. They won't be exactly the same as the hobby itself, of course, but it may give you some options.

Answer 6

Write down all your ideas and the pros & cons of each. Narrow it down bit by bit until you hit upon the best. Don't pressure yourself about this. You've got lots of time. 21 is not old.

Answer 7

Well I am going to be a freshman this year and I am majoring in Agri Business.

Answer 8

Get all your general ed done. I think a lot of people find out what they like while taking all the gen ed classes.

Answer 9

health care? BSN business? banking and finance BA