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What is a good way to find a major that interests me?
Im a high school senior, I don't know exactly what I'm looking to do careers wise and am open to new ideas.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need to find out what careers you have interest. The relevant subjects is the major you can explore.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg 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. You can 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 you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects you can do more research.
5. Explore the entry criteria of the subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg 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. You can 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 you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects you can do more research.
5. Explore the entry criteria of the subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Yasmin’s Answer
Hi Tanner 👋🏻...
Choosing a major feels huge when you’re still figuring out who you are, but there’s a calmer way to approach it.
Think of it less like locking yourself into a path and more like walking into a room with the lights dimmed you find the switch by moving, not by standing still.
Here’s a way to approach it that actually works in real life:
At the start of my senior year, I met someone who treated college majors like “test drives.”
She didn’t wait for clarity to magically appear She took three weekends, picked three fields she was vaguely curious about, and immersed herself in each one for 48 hours.
Not to become a mini-expert... just to see how each field felt.
One weekend she shadowed a family friend who works in public health, the next she tried an online intro to coding, and the last she volunteered at an art workshop.
She didn’t walk away with The Perfect Answer… but she could suddenly tell which rooms felt alive to her and which ones didn’t.
That’s the trick: don’t overthink the future.
Give yourself small, low-pressure experiments that let you feel the texture of different careers.
And remember Interest shows up when you give it somewhere to land.
Choosing a major feels huge when you’re still figuring out who you are, but there’s a calmer way to approach it.
Think of it less like locking yourself into a path and more like walking into a room with the lights dimmed you find the switch by moving, not by standing still.
Here’s a way to approach it that actually works in real life:
At the start of my senior year, I met someone who treated college majors like “test drives.”
She didn’t wait for clarity to magically appear She took three weekends, picked three fields she was vaguely curious about, and immersed herself in each one for 48 hours.
Not to become a mini-expert... just to see how each field felt.
One weekend she shadowed a family friend who works in public health, the next she tried an online intro to coding, and the last she volunteered at an art workshop.
She didn’t walk away with The Perfect Answer… but she could suddenly tell which rooms felt alive to her and which ones didn’t.
That’s the trick: don’t overthink the future.
Give yourself small, low-pressure experiments that let you feel the texture of different careers.
And remember Interest shows up when you give it somewhere to land.
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Ping’s Answer
Dear Tanner,
That’s very normal—many high school seniors don’t know what they want to do yet, and that’s okay. A good way to find a major isn’t to magically “know your passion,” but to systematically explore your interests, strengths, and real-world options.
Start by paying attention to what engages you in everyday life. Notice the activities that make time pass quickly and the ones you try to avoid. Those reactions are quiet clues about the kinds of environments and work styles that fit you. Instead of fixating on specific careers, explore broad fields like science, business, social sciences, creative work, or helping professions, and see which ones spark curiosity.
Along the way, talk to people—teachers, college students, family friends. You’ll quickly learn that many people change majors and still end up successful. Try things when you can: electives, volunteering, short courses. Each experience helps you rule things out or discover something new.
Most importantly, remember that choosing a major isn’t a permanent decision. It’s just a starting point. Focus on picking a direction that feels interesting and flexible, and trust that clarity will come as you move forward.
Here are some tools you can try to explore careers before majors
- Look up “day in the life of ___” videos (YouTube is great for this)
- O*NET Interest Profiler
- CareerOneStop
- MyNextMove
- Talk to adults you know and ask: “What does a normal workday look like for you? What do you like and dislike?”
Hope the information above helps.
That’s very normal—many high school seniors don’t know what they want to do yet, and that’s okay. A good way to find a major isn’t to magically “know your passion,” but to systematically explore your interests, strengths, and real-world options.
Start by paying attention to what engages you in everyday life. Notice the activities that make time pass quickly and the ones you try to avoid. Those reactions are quiet clues about the kinds of environments and work styles that fit you. Instead of fixating on specific careers, explore broad fields like science, business, social sciences, creative work, or helping professions, and see which ones spark curiosity.
Along the way, talk to people—teachers, college students, family friends. You’ll quickly learn that many people change majors and still end up successful. Try things when you can: electives, volunteering, short courses. Each experience helps you rule things out or discover something new.
Most importantly, remember that choosing a major isn’t a permanent decision. It’s just a starting point. Focus on picking a direction that feels interesting and flexible, and trust that clarity will come as you move forward.
Here are some tools you can try to explore careers before majors
- Look up “day in the life of ___” videos (YouTube is great for this)
- O*NET Interest Profiler
- CareerOneStop
- MyNextMove
- Talk to adults you know and ask: “What does a normal workday look like for you? What do you like and dislike?”
Hope the information above helps.
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Tanner. You need to think about what you enjoy. Look at the school subjects you like, the hobbies you spend time on, and the activities that make you feel excited or curious. These can give you clues about majors you might enjoy. You can also take free online career or personality quizzes to get ideas. They won't choose your major for you, but they can help you learn about fields you might not have considered.
Another helpful way to explore is to research different majors. Most colleges list information about their majors, including what classes you take and what careers those majors can lead to. You can pick a few that interest you and read about what students learn in those programs. Make a simple list of the majors you like and write down what you find interesting about each one. This can help you see patterns in what you might enjoy studying.
Talking to people is also a great way to learn. You can ask teachers, school counselors, family members, or professionals about their jobs and how they chose their careers. You can also attend college fairs or career events to hear about different fields. If you get the chance, try volunteering in an area you're curious about. Seeing a job in real life can help you understand what you might like or dislike.
Another helpful way to explore is to research different majors. Most colleges list information about their majors, including what classes you take and what careers those majors can lead to. You can pick a few that interest you and read about what students learn in those programs. Make a simple list of the majors you like and write down what you find interesting about each one. This can help you see patterns in what you might enjoy studying.
Talking to people is also a great way to learn. You can ask teachers, school counselors, family members, or professionals about their jobs and how they chose their careers. You can also attend college fairs or career events to hear about different fields. If you get the chance, try volunteering in an area you're curious about. Seeing a job in real life can help you understand what you might like or dislike.
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