2007-03-20 16:00:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The bad news is that you found out you chose the wrong major a little before graduation. The good news is that you found out while you are still in college. I think many people realize it when they start working or when it is too late with a family to support.
Do you have a new major in mind? Maybe you can go for a Master's degree in it. Perhaps you can take some core courses now so that you can apply to graduate schools. I think it's better than trying to pick another major and starting all over.
2007-03-20 16:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by gradjimbo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry much about it. 50% of employers out there look for two things. 1) A capacity to learn. The fact that you have a degree proves that you are dillegent and can be put through the rigors of intellectual work. 2) You're pleasant. You might be in the top 10% of your class and a member of Mensa, but but you're worthless if you can't communicate well in today's team based enviroment.
Timidness is a knee-jerk reaction when you graduate (it shows your concerned about your future too!). But don't let it ruin your prospects for a challenging and rewarding career. Be smart and be socialable.
2007-03-20 23:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by mentalicgreen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of job you eventually would like to do. If it does not need a degree- just start working your way up, but if it does, as sad as it may sound, go back to college and start majoring in what you really like. It all comes down to being happy with your profession. 4 (or whatever it may be) more years of school is nothing comparing to 40 years of hating your job.
2007-03-20 23:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by yvz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change majors. A lot of your courses will apply to your new major so you won't be too far behind unless of course you go into something highly involved like medicine or law.
2007-03-20 23:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just finish your wrong chosen major, you can still benefit from it :) then proceed to the field you think it is best fit for you.
2007-03-20 23:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by Spira Olympia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Lots of people wind up in fields totally unrelated to their major. Just think through how you will explain your choice of major to potential employers and when you continue your education focus on the field you would like to be in.
2007-03-20 23:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your major, try to incorporate the skills learned in your major on a job you would rather have. It is more important that you have a college degree than what your degree is in.
Good luck.
2007-03-20 23:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit down, think to yourself. what do i really want to do? then when you have that question answered ask yourself, "who do i need to work for to gain experience in this field? I wouldn't worry about the major, unless its like an engineering major and you decided you want to be a nurse...cause then your kinda s.o.l. Most places don't really care what your degree is as long as you have one. Most degrees tell your employer that you are intelligent and capable of dedicating yourself to something.
2007-03-20 23:22:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mark B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Figure out the major you really want and see what you need to complete it; then give the bad news to your parents.
2007-03-20 23:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job. You don't have to get a job in your major. It's having the degree that matters.
2007-03-20 23:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋