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How can I find the right major for college??
Im not sure what I'm interested in and don't know what I want to major in
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Dr’s Answer
Hey Laurinda!
Ah man, the "What do I even want to do with my life?" question! Now don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone in this. 😌Choosing a major feels like a huge decision, but the good news is that You don’t have to have it all figured out right now.🤔
First off, think about what you actually enjoy. Not just school subjects, but anything—writing, problem-solving, arguing (hello, future lawyer), designing, helping people, technology, storytelling, even just being insanely curious about random things. Your interests don’t have to be career-shaped yet, but they give you clues.
Try out different classes when you start college. Most schools let you take general courses before deciding, so treat your first year like a buffet—sample different subjects, see what excites you, and what makes you want to take a nap.
If you’re completely lost, personality tests like Myers-Briggs or career quizzes can sometimes give good insights. But honestly, talking to people in different fields helps more—professors, upperclassmen, even random professionals on LinkedIn. Ask them what they do, what they love (or hate) about it, and see if it sparks any interest.
And remember: You can always change your major. Plenty of people do! What you choose now doesn’t lock you into a lifetime contract, so explore, stay curious, and don’t stress too much. You’ll figure it out along the way!
Start checking different careers and slight things that interest you or brings a small flinch of grin to your face.
Yo an shadow some proffesional or even new enrolled students in their jobs anyone around just to take a view or thier work and major.
Ah man, the "What do I even want to do with my life?" question! Now don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone in this. 😌Choosing a major feels like a huge decision, but the good news is that You don’t have to have it all figured out right now.🤔
First off, think about what you actually enjoy. Not just school subjects, but anything—writing, problem-solving, arguing (hello, future lawyer), designing, helping people, technology, storytelling, even just being insanely curious about random things. Your interests don’t have to be career-shaped yet, but they give you clues.
Try out different classes when you start college. Most schools let you take general courses before deciding, so treat your first year like a buffet—sample different subjects, see what excites you, and what makes you want to take a nap.
If you’re completely lost, personality tests like Myers-Briggs or career quizzes can sometimes give good insights. But honestly, talking to people in different fields helps more—professors, upperclassmen, even random professionals on LinkedIn. Ask them what they do, what they love (or hate) about it, and see if it sparks any interest.
And remember: You can always change your major. Plenty of people do! What you choose now doesn’t lock you into a lifetime contract, so explore, stay curious, and don’t stress too much. You’ll figure it out along the way!
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Thanks, Doc Frick! You’ve officially made my day 10x better. Let’s keep spreading wisdom, good vibes, and maybe even a little laughter while we’re at it!
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Lillian’s Answer
Hi Laurinda! Thank you for submitting your question and trusting us with providing advice.
When it comes to deciding on what major to go in, it requires a lot of contemplation on your values, interests, and personalities.
What do you value? What are you interested in? And what careers best fit your personality?
In suggested steps, I have provided links to FREE personality assessments that might help you get started. Taking these assessments and seeing the results can help give you a better idea of who you are, where your strengths lie, and what you are interested in. Even if the results don't accurately reflect you, I would note what you believe is the right result and note that down.
Identifying your values, interests, and personalities (VIPS for short) are a great way to begin exploring your interests more and narrowing down your major selection. 😊
Life Values Inventory: https://www.lifevaluesinventory.org/
O'Net Interest Profiler: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
16Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/
When it comes to deciding on what major to go in, it requires a lot of contemplation on your values, interests, and personalities.
What do you value? What are you interested in? And what careers best fit your personality?
In suggested steps, I have provided links to FREE personality assessments that might help you get started. Taking these assessments and seeing the results can help give you a better idea of who you are, where your strengths lie, and what you are interested in. Even if the results don't accurately reflect you, I would note what you believe is the right result and note that down.
Identifying your values, interests, and personalities (VIPS for short) are a great way to begin exploring your interests more and narrowing down your major selection. 😊
Lillian recommends the following next steps:
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Elyse’s Answer
There are 2 main ways to figure out what you want to major in: take courses in that area and talk to your professors/other students. Start by taking general classes in different colleges, and you'll quickly get a feel for what you're good at, what interests you, what you dislike, etc. Knowing what you DON'T enjoy is just as important as discovering what you DO enjoy - process of elimination. Taking general classes will also make you a well-rounded individual and more successful in whatever you do choose to pursue! Second, talk to a bunch of other students - I'm sure they're in the same boat as you. Ask them what their classes entail and what kind of career path they might be pursuing. You can also talk to your professors/counselors about what similar students in your potential major are doing career-wise and what professions are within that field of study. Good luck!
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Elyse’s Answer
You can start by taking general college courses and go from there. With each course, take note of what interests you and what does not. We often do our best work when we are interested in the subject at hand.
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Eric’s Answer
A great way to start locally is by talking to adults at your school, like teachers or counselors, who have been to college. Ask them about their career journey and what they did when they were in high school.
It's also useful to think about what you enjoy doing and what drives you to improve. Look into the future job prospects for different fields. Keep in mind, though, that many industries are changing fast because of automation and AI.
Best of luck!
It's also useful to think about what you enjoy doing and what drives you to improve. Look into the future job prospects for different fields. Keep in mind, though, that many industries are changing fast because of automation and AI.
Best of luck!