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Eli
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What can help me decide on a major when I have numerous interests ?
How to narrow down career paths that will be interesting and fun for me long-term?
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Megan Brouillette
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Identify your core interests and what excites you. Than, evaluate your strengths and what you excel in naturally. Where do you have good grades? What do you enjoy to do? Also, look at what are your career priorities. Do you want to do something you love? Financial stability? Flexibility? I would recommend making a pros and cons list.
Once this is done, you can research degrees based on the above info. This will help provide a career path. I would recommend seeking advise or internships tied to these degrees.
I hope this is helpful!
Once this is done, you can research degrees based on the above info. This will help provide a career path. I would recommend seeking advise or internships tied to these degrees.
I hope this is helpful!
Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Eli. You need to think about what you enjoy and what you are good at. You can make a list of subjects, hobbies, and skills you like. Don't worry yet about whether they can lead to a job. Then, look for patterns. For example, maybe you like helping people, solving problems, or being creative. Knowing what you enjoy most can help you pick a major that fits your natural strengths instead of forcing you to choose one thing over another.
It also helps to learn more about the jobs connected to your interests. Don't just think about the job title, look at what people actually do every day, what the work environment is like, and what the future might hold in that field. You can talk to people who work in those areas, try job shadowing, or attend career fairs. This will give you a better idea of what each job is really like. Internships or volunteer work are also great ways to test your interests in real life without committing fully.
More importantly, you need to think about what will make you happy in the long run. Ask yourself what kind of work you would enjoy doing for many years. You should consider things like work-life balance, opportunities to grow, being creative, and enjoying the work itself. You don't have to know everything, but by thinking about what you like, learning about careers, trying things out, and planning carefully, you can make a smart choice. This way, your major and career are more likely to be interesting and enjoyable for a long time. All the best.
It also helps to learn more about the jobs connected to your interests. Don't just think about the job title, look at what people actually do every day, what the work environment is like, and what the future might hold in that field. You can talk to people who work in those areas, try job shadowing, or attend career fairs. This will give you a better idea of what each job is really like. Internships or volunteer work are also great ways to test your interests in real life without committing fully.
More importantly, you need to think about what will make you happy in the long run. Ask yourself what kind of work you would enjoy doing for many years. You should consider things like work-life balance, opportunities to grow, being creative, and enjoying the work itself. You don't have to know everything, but by thinking about what you like, learning about careers, trying things out, and planning carefully, you can make a smart choice. This way, your major and career are more likely to be interesting and enjoyable for a long time. All the best.