When entering college is it better to go undecided or to have a major chosen and then to change it?

Question

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Many colleges do not allow you to declare a major until your sophomore year. The theory is that you should spend your first year in general courses learning a little about several areas. Then once you have some experience, you can better judge which major is best for you.

If you are really having a hard time deciding what you want to major in, then be a letters major. They study some of everything. You may find that you particularly enjoy one area more than others and can get a masters degree in that area later on.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I went to college as a genetics major, switched to journalism-undecided, and am now pre-business/accounting. At UGA (my college) it doesn't really matter unless you came in with a TON of hours. The only time it really makes a difference what major you've chosen (or not chosen) is whether you are a science or non-science major. After your freshman year, you will have to start narrowing your options, but before that it's pretty much all the same.

Answer 3

I would go undecided because if you choose a major and then decide you don't like it you will have taken classes that won't be worth anything and you will increase your time at college trying to take classes for you new major. My friend came in as a bio major and decided to change but she would have had to add two years onto her schooling and she still had to stick to a science area opting to go into science education instead of pre med

Answer 4

community college: it doesn't really matter.

4 year University: they ususally do not accept poeple with undecided majors. Also changing majors at the Uni level is a pain in the @$$...ususally you'd have to take a couple of tests or go on the applicants' list again!

So makeup your mind soon.

Answer 5

Currently at Murray State and it is better to go undecided because you will waste time taking classes on a major that you eventually may change.

Answer 6

The first year it's ok to be undecided. After that you should really pick a major.

Answer 7

Take your best guess about a major then change it later if necessary. If you choose a major later, you will always have to meet the new major's transfer requirements. If you end up staying in your choice, you're already in.