Choosing
A College Major
By Sintilia
Miecevole
Once
you are accepted into a college and begin taking classes, the
next step is to decide on a major. Most college graduates change
their major several times before they finally pick one and stick
to it, so it is important not to get discouraged if you have a
hard time deciding right away. However, there are some factors
to consider beyond your general interests when you decide the
subject on which you will focus your studies. It will take a lot
of research and soul-searching for you to find a good and somewhat
practical match for your interests and lifelong goals.
What
Are Your Interests?
The
first thing to consider when choosing a college major is what
interests you the most. Some subjects are more financially lucrative
than others, but there is no sense in studying a subject that
will make you miserable once you begin working in your field.
It is obvious that business, sales and marketing degrees tend
to put you on the path toward financial wellbeing, but if you
are not interested in the business world you will find that you
do not enjoy your chosen career path. Rather than choosing something
simply because of future financial benefits, try exploring a variety
of options before locking down on one. If financial status is
major goal, take a variety of science classes to see if those
suit your fancy.
Why
Are You In College?
However,
practicality should be considered when you choose your major.
You should evaluate that reasons you are in college, and plan
your course of study accordingly. If you are attending strictly
to gain general knowledge and experiences, then choosing something
simply because you are interested in it might be an acceptable
way to go. If you enjoy reading and writing, getting a degree
in English might be beneficial to you. However, English degrees
are not quite as marketable as business or science degrees.
If
you are unclear about your interests when you first enter college,
rest assured that you are not alone. Many people look at their
undergraduate experience as a way to get acquainted with themselves
in an intellectual and a personal way. Take a wide variety of
classes during your basic coursework, and you might find that
your major finds you. If you tend to enjoy psychology classes
more than anything else, you might consider majoring in the subject,
especially if you plan to attend graduate school.
You
Can Change Your Major
Keep
in mind that you can always change your major. Granted, you may
end up spending more time in college than you had originally planned,
but if you look at it as a journey of exploration, you will find
that you will learn more from your college years than you would
if you had the get in and get out mindset. Once you finally decide
on your major, you will feel confident that you will have made
the right choice, and you will be able to learn more from your
classes than you would if you were still unsure.
No
matter what college major you choose, remember that you are not
writing anything in stone. Once you graduate, you will have the
freedom to choose whatever sort of profession that holds your
interest. Recent graduates are all the same in that they have
limited experience in any given field, even if they do have specialized
degrees. If you are planning to attend graduate school, you will
once again be able to choose another course of study. As an undergraduate,
your main goal should be to learn as much as you can about everything
that interests you, and to gain as much real life experience as
possible. College is your last chance to explore the world without
extreme financial responsibilities, so use your time wisely and
learn as much as you can.
Sintilia
Miecevole, Administrator of http://www.fudancollege.com is an
expert in the field of college information. Be sure to visit http://www.fudancollege.com
for a comprehensive resource for finding degree programs, associate,
bachelor, master and doctorate programs and much more.
|
BlackStudents.com is a FREE online resource and weekly email newsletter
for African American students. Our site features profiles of Black colleges
and the latest scholarships, internships and jobs. The service is 100%
FREE. |
 |
|
|
