I want to go back to school/college - how can I find out what I definetly want to major in?

Question

I hav eno clue, and I have to pay for this myself.

Answer 1

I found John Bear's "What Color is Your Parachute?" very helpful. It's available at the library (probably) or from 10-Speed Press (see link).
Sunshine, Raymond & Fuzzchuz all had good advice, too, about going to a 2-year college and taking some courses, but that's more expensive than getting a book.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Start out with one or two General Education classes. And take something else you think you are interested in. Just going may lead you in the direction you may want to go. But also look into what academic majors are offered by your college of choice. Use that computer and play with ideas. Whatever you do, keep going to school. You will be lead the right way if you surrender to it.

Answer 3

Go to a community college first. You can take a broad range of classes at a reasonable cost and if you take enough units you will be eligible for financial aid in most cases. After two years you can get an AA or AS degree and transfer as a junior to a 4 year school. You will have 2 degrees instead of one, you could do your AA/AS in Liberal Studies (a little bit of everything) and specialize for your BA/BS.

Answer 4

Call the local college or university in your area and ask them if they offer career testing services. Most colleges usually do, and sometimes career counselors are available to assist and help guide you into a particular job field. They also have information on what jobs are available in your field with your degree level, so that you can research which one is right for you.

Answer 5

Call people in the careers you are interested in & ask them if they are happy doing what they do & evaluate it to help you make a decision.