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Alexis
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Is it unusual to still be unsure what major and career field you want entering your third year of college?
I will be a junior in college in August 2025, I have switched my major from marine science to Studio Arts, but I really want to be an early education major. I fear it is too late to change my major and still graduate on time in 2027.
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Paul Rogers
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Hi Alexis,
First — it's absolutely normal to still be figuring things out going into your third year.
A lot of people (including very successful ones) change direction in college — or even after starting their careers.
Here’s the real truth:
Choosing a major is important, but it doesn’t lock you into one path forever.
What matters more is building adaptable skills — like communication, leadership, critical thinking, and learning how to solve problems — skills that transfer to any field.
If switching to Early Education is what truly excites you, lean into it. Passion fuels perseverance, and perseverance beats having a "perfect" plan every time.
About graduation timing:
Meet with your academic advisor immediately. There are often ways to shift courses, transfer credits, or pick up summer classes to stay close to your timeline if that’s important to you.
Big picture:
It’s better to graduate a little later doing what you love than rush through on a path that doesn’t inspire you.
You're asking smart questions and thinking about your future intentionally — and that already puts you ahead of most students.
Keep trusting yourself!
Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor within the next 7 days.
Talk to someone already working in Early Childhood Education to learn more about the field.
Map out a simple 2-year plan to visualize how you can adjust classes and timelines.
First — it's absolutely normal to still be figuring things out going into your third year.
A lot of people (including very successful ones) change direction in college — or even after starting their careers.
Here’s the real truth:
Choosing a major is important, but it doesn’t lock you into one path forever.
What matters more is building adaptable skills — like communication, leadership, critical thinking, and learning how to solve problems — skills that transfer to any field.
If switching to Early Education is what truly excites you, lean into it. Passion fuels perseverance, and perseverance beats having a "perfect" plan every time.
About graduation timing:
Meet with your academic advisor immediately. There are often ways to shift courses, transfer credits, or pick up summer classes to stay close to your timeline if that’s important to you.
Big picture:
It’s better to graduate a little later doing what you love than rush through on a path that doesn’t inspire you.
You're asking smart questions and thinking about your future intentionally — and that already puts you ahead of most students.
Keep trusting yourself!
Paul recommends the following next steps: