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What is the best way to decide on a major for college?

I am a high school senior and I am struggling to decide what to study in college. There are several things I'm interested in but don't want to waste money while I'm figuring things out.

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Dr’s Answer

People will tell you that "choosing a college Major is a very important decision and that it can determine your future, yadda yadda....". This is total BS. Don't be stressed about it. You can always shift gears later. Most peolpe would advise to just choose something that seems somewhat interesting to you. It's not unusual for people to end up doing something completely different than what they majored in during college. It's the overall college experience is what you'll take away most from your time there. No matter what your major is, there is an overlap of courses you have to take anyway to would round you out. The worst thing to do is to pick a major in a topic you don't enjoy just because of the pressure from other people. That's a bad mistake and certainly one you'd live to regret. Just go with what you're into now, and as your interests change or gets directly elsewhere then not only will you be able to change your path, but the unique experience you had while on a different path would become invaluable later because it's what all the other people in your new interest didn't get exposed to. Creativity and real break-thrus in any discipline comes from combining your interests and experience from different areas. So, push that current weight off your shoulders about the future and just be who you are now. So what if your career path and interest take you in a snakey, curvy path rather than a straight line. You're a unique individual and are entitled to change your mind and interest, so don't restrict yourself to a narrow future. You can only be somewhat certain about the now, so go with that, for now.
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

Focus on what you love, your strengths, and your career dreams while thinking about future job possibilities. Trust your instincts by writing down your favorite subjects and giving them priority. Gather information from professionals, alumni, teachers, and your school career center, and get hands-on experience through internships or volunteering. Consider majors with transferable skills or combining majors and minors, and reflect on your values and the lifestyle you want. By doing all this, you'll be well-prepared to choose your major with confidence.
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I can honestly say the most important course I took in college was TYPING I.
I got up to about 55 wpm on a manual typewriter and never felt I needed to take TYPING II.
I majored in a science, attended medical school, and specialized.
But still, as I look back, the course that was most useful was typing.

I would say gravitate to topics that interest you and you find an affinity for.

Alan Watts, British philosopher, advised students to pursue careers that they loved.
If they wanted to be a poet, or artist, or something creative like that, he encouraged them.
At the end of life, he said they would be happier than if they went into something for the money.
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