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Emmaline
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How do I know that I am picking a major that I am actually going to enjoy and what percentage of students end up changing their major?
I am a high school senior and I am planning on majoring in biology, but the more I think about it the more I don't think I am going to enjoy it. I am just worried that I am going to make the wrong decision and end up wasting time and money trying to figure it out
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Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. The most important to find out what career you have interest. The relevant subject that you can explore.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects you do more research
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Having said that, your interest may change in the future and you may change your career. In fact, majority would change their career throughout their working life.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects you do more research
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Having said that, your interest may change in the future and you may change your career. In fact, majority would change their career throughout their working life.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Wong Loke Yuen
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Emmaline. You need to think about why you chose biology in the first place. Are you really interested in how living things work, or did you pick it because it seems like a good choice for a career or because of what others expect of you? If you're excited by topics like human biology and animals, then biology might be a great fit. But if you're starting to feel like you're not as interested as you thought, it might be time to explore other options.
To help decide, you can do some research. Look at the biology classes you would take and see if they excite you. If you're unsure, try taking an introductory biology class in college before committing to the major. You could also talk to people who work in biology, like professors or professionals in biology-related jobs, to get a better idea of what the field is like and whether you would enjoy it long-term.
Talking to academic advisors is also a good idea. They can help you understand the requirements for the biology major and the types of careers it can lead to. They might also help you explore other majors that could match your interests.
To help decide, you can do some research. Look at the biology classes you would take and see if they excite you. If you're unsure, try taking an introductory biology class in college before committing to the major. You could also talk to people who work in biology, like professors or professionals in biology-related jobs, to get a better idea of what the field is like and whether you would enjoy it long-term.
Talking to academic advisors is also a good idea. They can help you understand the requirements for the biology major and the types of careers it can lead to. They might also help you explore other majors that could match your interests.