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How do I go about finding the right major for myself?

I am a 17 year old high-school student and I've been doing photography for quite some time and started my own business from it. But I'm also a student who loves math and engineering and I feel as if I'm destined for it, but I'm still unsure because of how much I love photography. #Fall25

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Wong’s Answer

Hi Ta Lon. You need to think about what you enjoy most about photography and what you enjoy about math and engineering. Photography allows for creativity, self-expression, and storytelling. Running your own photography business shows you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy producing something artistic.

On the other hand, math and engineering offer problem-solving, structure, and the satisfaction of building things that work in the real world. Ask yourself which of these things you see yourself still excited about five or ten years from now.

You need to explore both fields more deeply before committing to a major. Colleges often allow students to take introductory classes in different subjects during their first year. This can be a great way to experience what studying engineering really feels like, and it can also help you understand what pursuing photography academically might involve. You might discover that you love the structure of engineering classes, or you may find that you want to keep photography as more than just a hobby.

It's also important to remember that your major doesn’t have to define every aspect of your future. Many people build careers that combine more than one passion. For example, you could study engineering and continue your photography business on the side. You could even explore fields like architectural photography or product design, which blend creative and technical skills.
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David’s Answer

Hi Ta Lon,
If your overwhelming passion is photography, follow that. Making a living in the arts is very difficult.
That said, I would recommend going to college and study math or engineering and have an art minor. College allows you to explore this world while gaining knowledge. This will also allow you to make a living and still pursue photography on the side.
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Brian’s Answer

Hi Ta Long,

You don't have to limit yourself to one thing your entre life. If you want to go study engineering, then go study engineering and keep doing photography as a hobby, you can also keep running your business, or take a break from you business for a while. I am no expert in the arts, but all the professional photographers I know didn't study it in college, it's something they got better by doing it, not being in a classroom ( but that's just my opinion) .

That being said. If you truly love photography, and you can sustain yourself doing it. Then you may not need to go to a traditional college, most of the classmates I went to college with sent there to figure out what they wanted to do with their lives and they had no foundation. You already have photography as a foundation. Sorry I know this may not be the most helpful advice.
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Charles’s Answer

I would first suggest that you consider your interests. What do you like to do? All colleges offer a wide variety of majors and areas of study.
Second I would suggest finding the college of your choice and getting a catalog of majors offered. This you can review and help you narrow down what might fit you best.

Charles recommends the following next steps:

Consider your interests
Find a college any college and get a class catalog
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