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How should a person take advantage of an open curriculum at a college?

I'm going to a college that has an open curriculum and I want to know how other people have taken advantage of it. #college #college-advice

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Daniel’s Answer

First i would say, try to take classes in fields that interest you. So if you are interest in business, take classes in a few different areas of business to start (accounting, marketing, management, etc), this will help open up a niche field in that specific industry that might interest you. But, in addition, you should also take a few classes in areas that interest you for no other reason then they sound cool. These classes are often fun, more enjoyable, and help round out your education and how you develop as a person. For instance at my school, we had an entrepreneurship elective which had local business owners come in and explain there background and how they became there own boss (so the local burrito shop owner, the famous college pizza place owner etc). Lastly, i would definitely try to take one class that you have heard is easy a semester. This will help you get an easy A, count towards your credits, and give your GPA a much needed boost. The GPA boost will help when applying for your first job, and the ease with which you can complete the class will help you focus on the more important courses that could be leading to a career in that field.
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Jacob’s Answer

Hi, Osama,


That's a great question and it sounds like you have a fantastic opportunity. I don't have experience with an open curriculum, but I'll give you some general advice.


Figure out what your career aspirations are. You don't have to be specific, but try to identify an area (or areas) you are interested in and take classes that translate into skills for that field. The courses you choose don't have to tie directly to whatever field(s) that interest you, but try to rationalize each course you take. For example, if you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field (doctor, psychiatrist, physical therapist, etc.) you will obviously want to structure your curriculum around science courses, but you also may want to consider mixing in some business classes (accounting, management, economics courses) because having a basic understanding of those major business fields is applicable to just about any profession. With that said, mix in some courses that you just find interesting (history of music, art, sociology) to keep you interested and also stimulate different parts of your brain.


The open curriculum really provides an exciting opportunity - I'm sure you will do a great job taking advantage of it. Asking questions like this one are a tremendous start to setting yourself up for success. If you're having difficulty identifying potential field you are interested in, read the career guide I linked below. The length is intimidating at first, but I HIGHLY recommend you read the entire thing. Tackle one section a day and you'll be finished in no time. It's interesting research and extremely valuable. I wish it were available before I went to college.


Good luck - don't hesitate to reach out.

Jacob recommends the following next steps:

https://80000hours.org/career-guide/job-satisfaction/
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LaTecia’s Answer

Do you general education first.
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