I'm not sure exactly what I want to study when I goto college. I know I still have some time before then, but I would like to know your suggestions on how you found something you where interested in studying in college. I have some ideas but nothing that really stands out.
2007-05-07 08:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by Stevenie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You will have to do a general education program as part of your degree. This will include English, Math, Psychology, and a bunch of other disciplines. You may come across something that you really like completing these classes.
You could also seek out your college Counseling department (also could be known as Career Services or Advising). This department will have a lot of career assessment tools (MBTI, DISCOVER, SDS, etc) that could give you a direction.
Some colleges offer a Career Exploration class. This may also be a good choice for you.
2007-05-07 09:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Firefly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I like about college is that the courses tend to be relatively more in-depth than any you're likely to have taken in high school. They allow you to really explore your interests, so take classes that you want to take (don't let anyone else register your courses for you; that was how I often ended up with classes I didn't want), and hopefully, you'll find a path you'll want to continue on. Like others mentioned, you usually don't need to declare a major until your junior year (if you puruse a major in the humanities).
2007-05-07 10:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by StellaBtheWriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people who study the Liberal Arts don't have to declare a major until their junior year. Until then, you can take a number of classes that interest you -- then decide which is best.
If you want ot major in the sciences, then you should decide before going to college. If you aren't sure which area of the sciences, just sign up for classes in your first year that work for all science majors (e.g., math and physics).
2007-05-07 09:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it! You do not have to know what your want to study right away. Focus on taking your general education requirements first, and chances are, through them, you will stumble upon something-that's what happened to me! Don't be intimidated by your peers who claim to know exactly what they want to go into-most people end of changing their major at least once and probably a lot of them will, too.
If your going to a community college first, take a look at your future universities gen ed requirements and try to take those equivalents. I wasted a lot of time taking classes at a community college that applied to nothing later on.
Good Luck! Don't worry it will come to you over time!
2007-05-07 08:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by pditty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It not a bad thing that you don't already have a mind set on what you want to major in. Believe me it takes time to find your true interest (I changed my major 3 times). Its best just to begin with core courses (math, English, science) and take classes you may think are interesting (they will probably count as electives later on) and she which courses strike your fancy. Itll be just a matter of time when you find your niche!
2007-05-07 10:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take lots of basic level entry courses like intro to psych, intro to anthropology, basic english/lit, western civ, intro to education, or possibly a beginning level business class in a few areas that you are really interested in. If your interest continues, then consider following up with a major in that area.
2007-05-07 08:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever major you choose, be sure to check out this list of recommended classes to take in college, regardless of major.
http://www.campusgrotto.com/best-classes-to-take-in-college.html
2007-05-08 08:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by Dean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋