How in the world can someone just say i want to do this job for the rest of my life? What if they don't like it. Then they are stuck in a career that they thought they would like but they really can't stand, once they got into it. I know you can try different jobs out, but i am unable to pick a major. I have some ideas but i don't want to make the wrong one. I am really trying to avoid changing majors once i start one
2007-02-25 10:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by Mr Cool 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
WHAT IF I ALREADY TOOK ALL THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES???? I am still lost in the sauce!!!!
2007-02-27 14:06:49 · update #1
Pick a more general major hat allows you to get a career in a broader field once you graduate, like business, or political science.
Most important when picking a major is what interests you. Most jobs have about two or three majors that could be applicable to them, unless you're going into something like doctor, lawyer, etc.
2007-02-25 11:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people really don't know what they are getting into when they major in something. When I first went to college, I was an elementary education major. During my sophomore year, I was required to go out once a week to an elementary school which was assigned to me for the entire semester. After that semester, I decided not to become a teacher. I found out (by doing that field experience) that teaching wasn't for me. So I changed my major to sociology because I wanted to go into the counseling. You are not necessarily stuck in a field you majored in. Many people make a career change all of the time. A former co-worker (has a social work degree) went back to school for nursing. Now she is an RN and loves her job.
I suggest that you find a career field you are interested in, and talk to people in that field. If possible, tell them that you are interested in that field and would like to sit in with them (if possible) for a day to see what they actually do. This should help you determine if the find is right for you.
2007-02-25 11:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Shay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go into a school being undeclared, and then just take GE courses for the first couple of semesters. GE courses are on all different areas of study, so you really can get a diverse approach. I was a bio major until i took a psyc class (as a ge req.) and fell in love with it. Now i am a psyc major. It took me two years to figure that out, but i still don't know what i want to do after i graduate, and i am a college senior.
2007-02-25 15:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be undeclared until you decide.
Most colleges have a career center to help you find your interests/jobs you would want.
And dont be afraid to change majors. Most college students do at one point or another. I just changed in my 2nd semester as a freshman.
The best thing to do is to get the core classes out of the way like math, science, english, history. Those apply to any major.
2007-02-25 11:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking classes your interested. Joining a club help see if your a social person or not and with what kind of people old, young, etc.. , ask student in the club what they think of doing, they might give you ideas of a career or with similar interests. Ask yourself what you like. Any movies or TV shows that you think you see yourself doing or think you like to try. What skills do you think you have. What would you like to learn? Volunteer at a place that associated with you'll think your interested in the medical field you should volunteer at a hospital. Talk to professors and professionals about the careers your interested and ask them about it, and how did they know that job was right for them. Take free career quizes online, career builder.com is very good. Never be afraid of asking these questions. Look up the options you have of being in he field your interested in, at time you can combine them, have a minor or double major that might expand your horizones.
2007-02-25 11:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by scorpiontiger00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't have to declare a major immediately. Whatever you major in, you will need the sciences, history, math, literature ... so, just get those tucked under your belt ASAP. When you do finally discover your true interest, you will have those courses behind you... and that will be one less worry !! You are wise not to change majors... it's time and money not well spent. So, for now, get your basics out of the way.
2007-02-25 11:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking a career inventory test and see what you could possibly be good at. Maybe there are some classes that you excel at and have a passion for, those could point you in the direction of a career that you might enjoy.
2007-03-05 10:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by amya2058 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, you could continually change your significant. in case you turn to a thoroughly diverse significant (say, from biology to musical theater) likely no longer lots of those practise are going to move, so it is going to take you a touch longer to end.
2016-12-04 22:55:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEE CHOSE THAT CARRER OR THE PROFESSION WHICH U WILL CONTINUE EVEN AFTER UR LATER ON LIFE,AND WHICH U THINK WILL GIVE U ATMOST work satisfaction.
2007-03-04 18:50:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋