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Shiv
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How did you know what you wanted to do in college and keep having the motivation to go on with it again and find work with that major before graduating?
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QUINIA PORTIS
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QUINIA’s Answer
This is a good question. It can be difficult selecting a field of study, not to mention maintaining the motivation to push forward. I highly recommend identifying what you love and are passionate about. What is your passion? Once you identify what you are passionate about, that alone can sometimes be a driving force. It will come more natural and not forced. Really think about it and find career paths that align with it. Additionally, think about your interests as well
Wong Loke Yuen
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Hello! Once in college, the key is to explore. You can take different classes, join clubs, talk to professors, and try new things. Many students don't discover their major until they get a real taste of what each subject is like. Motivation often grows once you see how a major connects to real jobs or skills you can use in the future.
To stay motivated, you need to focus on taking things one step at a time. You should set small goals, like doing well in your classes this semester or learning more about careers related to your major. Little wins help you keep moving forward. It also helps to be around supportive people like friends, classmates, teachers, or advisors who encourage you. Hearing their experiences or advice can give you confidence and remind you why you chose your path.
Getting work related to your major before graduating is possible. You can go to career events, visiting your school's career center, or asking professors about opportunities. You can also look for internships, part-time jobs, volunteer positions, or research projects connected to your field.
In the end, choosing a path in college isn't about knowing everything right away. It's about exploring your interests, staying open to new experiences, and taking steady steps toward your goals. Wishing you all the best.
To stay motivated, you need to focus on taking things one step at a time. You should set small goals, like doing well in your classes this semester or learning more about careers related to your major. Little wins help you keep moving forward. It also helps to be around supportive people like friends, classmates, teachers, or advisors who encourage you. Hearing their experiences or advice can give you confidence and remind you why you chose your path.
Getting work related to your major before graduating is possible. You can go to career events, visiting your school's career center, or asking professors about opportunities. You can also look for internships, part-time jobs, volunteer positions, or research projects connected to your field.
In the end, choosing a path in college isn't about knowing everything right away. It's about exploring your interests, staying open to new experiences, and taking steady steps toward your goals. Wishing you all the best.
Deanna Hernandez, MSPM
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That's a great question. When I graduated from high school I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was going to study to be an economists, then later get my law degree. The first college I went to had the major I was interested in Business Economics, but after the first year I had to switch schools. The new school I was attending did not have the same majors as the previous so I now had to make a decision change majors or do something that I can still be interested in. At that point I decided to do a double major Economics and Business, this required a lot of work and focus unfortunately I had to take a break due to my mental health.
When I decided to go back to school based on the type of work I was doing and that my work helps pay for a degree I decided to focus on Business related majors. After a year I needed to take a break again. When I finally decided to go back to school I chose a Business related major, Organizational Leadership, I had found over the years I have good leadership skills and was able to use my major to help sharpen those skills. This major also could relate to just about any field where you have to lead a team or people that do not directly report to you. Since I had been working for more than 10 years at that point I found value in the major that could apply across the board and would allow me to work in just about any field.
My son recently graduated from high school. His major of choice was pre-psychology. After 1 semester he realized there was going to be a lot of school and time needed to reach his goal, and he just wasn't that interested after that semester. He ended up changing his major to Business because it is something that he would be able to focus on and eventually a career.
The nice thing about college is you have options. You can start off at city college earn units towards an AA, AS, or transfer-credits. Here you can change your mind or even take different classes to help see if that is a major you would want to focus on. Finding something that works for your interests allows you to keep the motivation and can help you find the career you want to be in. When I went to school earlier on I thought I was set but obviously I wasn't my life changed, and my interests changed with it. Don't be afraid to change your mind either, if something isn't working for you it is ok to say so, and move on / change. Once you find a major that works for you, there might be different groups in the area that you can network with or even intern for; this is another method of trying it out before you fully commit.
Good luck! And remember it is ok to say "It just wasn't for me." and change direction.
When I decided to go back to school based on the type of work I was doing and that my work helps pay for a degree I decided to focus on Business related majors. After a year I needed to take a break again. When I finally decided to go back to school I chose a Business related major, Organizational Leadership, I had found over the years I have good leadership skills and was able to use my major to help sharpen those skills. This major also could relate to just about any field where you have to lead a team or people that do not directly report to you. Since I had been working for more than 10 years at that point I found value in the major that could apply across the board and would allow me to work in just about any field.
My son recently graduated from high school. His major of choice was pre-psychology. After 1 semester he realized there was going to be a lot of school and time needed to reach his goal, and he just wasn't that interested after that semester. He ended up changing his major to Business because it is something that he would be able to focus on and eventually a career.
The nice thing about college is you have options. You can start off at city college earn units towards an AA, AS, or transfer-credits. Here you can change your mind or even take different classes to help see if that is a major you would want to focus on. Finding something that works for your interests allows you to keep the motivation and can help you find the career you want to be in. When I went to school earlier on I thought I was set but obviously I wasn't my life changed, and my interests changed with it. Don't be afraid to change your mind either, if something isn't working for you it is ok to say so, and move on / change. Once you find a major that works for you, there might be different groups in the area that you can network with or even intern for; this is another method of trying it out before you fully commit.
Good luck! And remember it is ok to say "It just wasn't for me." and change direction.
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Jerome’s Answer
I didn’t and I honestly think most people don’t. Instead of looking at college as “I need to have it figured out” look at the experience as an opportunity to try different disciplines and see what you enjoy.
You can start off undecided and work your way through electives and general ed. Hopefully within those two years you find something you enjoy and can begin focusing your efforts as a result.
You can start off undecided and work your way through electives and general ed. Hopefully within those two years you find something you enjoy and can begin focusing your efforts as a result.
Alexandra Sims
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Alexandra’s Answer
I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. When I decided to sign up for college had just completed 8 years in the military. I took the rout of getting a degree in business, then followed up with my MBA. My motivation came from me wanting more, have that go for anything and everything my desire meant everything to me and I would not let anyone stop me from achieving my goals. I went with a business major because it covered the basis of what I needed for working in corporate or becoming an entrepreneur. When deciding what you want to do in college you need to know what drives you, brings you joy, and what you feel will not feel like a job but more like your happy place.