I'm soon going to be a senior in High School, and I'm very unsure as to what I want my major to be. I know you don't have to know until later, but I want to be able to start specializing my classes since I'm also taking college courses this year.
I guess I should tell you a little about me. I'm good at almost all math that is not trigonometry, I love politics, government, science, and I'm decent at English. I'm basically really confused as to what I want to do with my life. I think I might go for my business degree... but I want something a little more exciting.
2007-07-03 05:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by jadeeyedgirl 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Freshman year take 12 hrs of gen courses. English, Math, History, and Soc. See what zings you, what turns you on more than any other. It may not be where you shake out solid "A"s easily, but what is easiest and most enjoyable to prepare for class.
Don't, for god's sake, go for a discipline because you met a professor who influences you. You are liable to end up in one of the "Studies" program taught by insperational speakers "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
If you decide on Law, let it be because you found "Business Law" was really your bike to ride. You will spend your life with law and not some impressive law professor.
The best way to avoid finding out that you have "wasted your life" at age forty, is to wait for that course that really has legs for you. Let it happen.
2007-07-03 06:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by john s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start taking required core classes in your first two years of school. You should fit some electives in your schedule during your second year to get a taste of different majors. It should like you should do Broadcast Journalism or Political Science. It saves you time in the long run to not officially choose a major until you know what you want to do that way you aren't taking major related classes and then switching majors and loosing those credits that don't apply to your new major.
Use an adviser to help you plan out your schedules at least for the first two years. If you don't have a helpful adviser then choose to get another one assigned.
Good Luck but I'm sure you'll do fine!
2007-07-03 05:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get to college, there will probably be a career center. Career Counselors and Academic Advisors help students find their niche. There are tests (the Myers-Briggs temperment test is one) that help you figure out your strengths and potential career paths. Google "Myers-Briggs" and try out a free online test to get a feel for possible careers and majors. It is good that you're thinking about this early, but don't stress too much about it. Most majors share similar core classes (what you'll take the first two years of school before you get into your major courses). You could also do a bachelor's in business administration and also get a bachelor of arts in something else that you're interested in. Your future is wide open. I hope this is helpful : )
2007-07-03 09:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are plenty of tests that you can take to tell you what your skills and specialities would work with in a future job. but the only way you will know is if you go to the career and do some type of survey/day in the life of the career. you can ask all the questions you want and ghost them. You can see what it is like to be a teacher/entrepaneur/business lady. goodluck.
oh and i was in college for two years before i decided. i got to finish all of my general ed courses and get my bachelor degree.
2007-07-03 05:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by traceya87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your required classes your first two years. The transition from high school to college is hard. This will make it easier for you. Most people change there major in college and even if you graduate with one degree, odds are you probably won't even work in that field. Get involved in extra activities. This will help narrow it down.
2007-07-03 06:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by miss.thang17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Political Sci might be up your alley. But if you're taking college classes, take all your required gen ed for any degree first. There might be something else that will peak your interest. You generally don't have to decide until mid-way through sophomore year. So I'd say to take the requirements and save your current thoughts for your electives.
2007-07-03 05:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont settle too soon on a major, but I am going to try to sell Geology to you; not a whole lot of math, a little chemistry, some english, and a desire to solve puzzles. Also, if you like to drive your car you will have to fill it with gas, who find the stuff gas is made of......a geologist.....job security is nearly gauranteed if we keep driving cars and flying airplanes.
2007-07-03 06:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by manw/thegoldengun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what u REALLY REALLY like and will make a good living out of.
something that u could do everyday and not get tired of it
2007-07-03 05:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by ImaGman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋