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When choosing a major, what's something we need to know?
When choosing a major, what's something we need to know?
Senior, biotechnology major.
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Siddharth’s Answer
First I would recommend short listing what you would like to pursue in your career long term and then select the major accordingly related to it. This will help you set a baseline for your career. I would also recommend to pick a major or field that pays you well. Biotechnology is a good major/field to select for sure. All the best.
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Victoria’s Answer
Here are a few things to consider when choosing a major:
1. Are you interested in the subject? - First and foremost, all majors will get tough at some point of your college career. Is this a subject you are willing to put in your time and effort into?
2. Look up the requirements for the major - 9/10 times you will be able to find the entire course requirements plus more for your major of choice at the school you are/will be attending.
3. Do the career options consistent with this particular major interest you? - After graduating college, will you have a career option that seems viable for you? This includes the challenging question of passion vs pay. (Are you willing to sacrifice passion for a greater pay? Are you willing to sacrifice a higher salary for passion? Or does this job offer you both the opportunity to follow your passion in addition to a generous pay?)
4. Do you need to pursue post secondary education? If so, are you willing to do so? - A handful of majors require students to continue with their education and earn their Master's/Doctorate's Degree(s). Is this something you're willing to do?
1. Are you interested in the subject? - First and foremost, all majors will get tough at some point of your college career. Is this a subject you are willing to put in your time and effort into?
2. Look up the requirements for the major - 9/10 times you will be able to find the entire course requirements plus more for your major of choice at the school you are/will be attending.
3. Do the career options consistent with this particular major interest you? - After graduating college, will you have a career option that seems viable for you? This includes the challenging question of passion vs pay. (Are you willing to sacrifice passion for a greater pay? Are you willing to sacrifice a higher salary for passion? Or does this job offer you both the opportunity to follow your passion in addition to a generous pay?)
4. Do you need to pursue post secondary education? If so, are you willing to do so? - A handful of majors require students to continue with their education and earn their Master's/Doctorate's Degree(s). Is this something you're willing to do?
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Razana’s Answer
One thing: do you like it. It's repeated and boring. But it's simple and true. The more you like what you learn the better you learn it and hone it.