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How will I know what classes to take when I have not decided my major yet?

I am interested in helping others, so careers like a pediatric nurse or therapist. However, I am having a hard time figuring out what I 100% want to do and study.

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Kaitlyn’s Answer

When you are not sure about your major, it helps to start with general education classes that every student needs to graduate. While you take those, you can also add in a few classes from areas you are interested in, like psychology, biology, or health sciences. This gives you a feel for what you enjoy without locking you into one path right away. You can also talk with an academic advisor at your school. They can guide you on which classes keep your options open for majors like nursing or therapy. Volunteering or shadowing in different health care settings can also give you real experience and help you decide what feels right. It is normal not to know 100% yet. Taking time to explore while completing your required courses will help you make a clearer choice when you are ready.
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Dr. Kelly’s Answer

One way to investigate if it might be a fit is to look up a major for pediatric nursing at five or so schools. Look at the curriculum requirements and see if the course requirements interest you, align with how much time you want to spend in school, and align with your preferred setting. Some courses may overlap, but others might be unique to the school. If you are not in your preferred environment (online, hybrid, or on-site), find a program that offers it. One of my biggest mistakes was wanting 1 time per week or fully online courses. The setting mismatch was miserable when someone convinced me to go in a different direction due to scholarship funding.

Another option for you is to look into a job shadow program- see what those people are doing for a day and decide if the pace, duties, and exposures are what you want to dedicate your career to. One example where I find misfits in candidacy is when someone wants to be an emergency responder but only wants to work set hours and days. If a person wants to be off every weekend, holiday, or otherwise off, they generally do not last in a position.
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Sneha’s Answer

It’s definitely normal and okay that you haven’t decided your major yet because college is the perfect time to explore. If you are interested in helping others, fields like nursing, psychology, or social work may be interesting to you. Starting with general education and introductory courses in those areas can really help clarify things. Taking a mix of classes like biology, psychology, or human development can give you a feel for what you enjoy most without locking you into a path too early. You should also plan to talk to academic advisors and professionals in those fields to get a better sense of what fits. You will naturally figure out what you're swaying towards and enjoying more by creating a path with options but sticking to a plan. Good luck!
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