I just got my GED and am clueless on what I should major in. I'm thinking about just going as undeclared until I find something that interests me. What classes should I take to start out if I don't know what I want to do yet?
2007-11-14 15:22:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
until you really know.... what you want to do..........focus on your GE (General Education) Course (English, math, history, science, psychology, speech, etc.... Next semester talk to your counselor..... and many community college have major fairs meaning people from diff rent Careers come to talk about thee jobs............Look into that......In the mean time focus on your GE courses....
2007-11-14 15:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Unique 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should really speak to an academic counselor. However, you don't need to decide on a major just yet. Generally, you have to declar a major when you're nearing 60 credits. You should start off by taking the basics and any other class you have an interest in. Take a wide variety of courses and once you find something you like, it might give you an idea of what you want to study in the future. Congrats on your GED.
2007-11-14 15:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John, take classes that interest you. Also, take some personality tests like the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator because they help you define what interests you and what your strengths are. Often community colleges will administer the test for you, free. There are classes, sometimes known as "College Success," that teach study skills, personal development, and career exploration. Ask an academic counselor if your college has one like it. If not, buy the book " Becoming A Master Student." It's a text book often used for those classes. I took it in 1988 and it was fantastic!
Also, ask the counselor to advise you on classes you should take while you are still trying to figure out what sparks your interest. By the way, it's usually something like a hobby that turns out to be the right major for you. It was for me, and many others.
2007-11-14 15:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just started at a community college this september, i am majoring in biology but have no clue what to do. i took psychology 1, political life systems and issues, english and a math class, these are well rounded classes that you will either need, or will be accepted as part of credit needs in many different majors. if i were you i would do something like this, you know, just some general courses to get you on the right track until you know what you want to do, after all you do have two years to declare a major. however a community college will want to know after about six months or so.
good luck
and dont worry about it too much during your first semester
2007-11-14 15:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by mfdx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obtain a list of general education requirements and start chipping away at them...if you're headed towards a liberal arts degree, as opposed to science, business, etc. you may only have to take a limited amount of math, but it depends on what your skills are now...you will take a math placement test, I believe. Get the Gen Ed. list, see what will be the most time consuming Like math for instance, and go after it. good luck!
2007-11-14 15:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by justagorilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's OK, don't panic.
Continue trying to find something practical, that you believe will lead you to a good career.
Meanwhile, talk to your counselor and he will lead you to the right general education classes.
He will likely suggest English, math, possibly history, some other social sciences and other electives.
2007-11-14 20:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony's Law 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations to you for pursuing your education. You are what makes this country great.
To find your major, just imagine your ideal life.
What career would you have if there were no restrictions?
Plot a course for that life, and start by talking it over with friends, teachers, and counselors.
Or, if you feel that there are restrictions, what are they? Are they real, or are they excuses?
2007-11-14 16:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by best handle ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some liberal arts classes, and talk with a counselor to see what classes are recommended for those that haven't chosen a major.
2007-11-14 15:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by zzamama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to tranfer to a university, and if you live in California, because I'm not sure if they offer it at other states, but you should look into the IGETC program. This will allow you to stay on track and provide you the basics to pursue a university degree!
Good luck and bes wishes!
http://www.igetc.org/
2007-11-14 16:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by yukikosmommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take basics like math, english, history, language.
If you take the basics first you get them out of the way and you get time to think about what you'd like to pursue as a career.
2007-11-14 15:25:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋