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What major should I do I am undecided?

I like technology, from playing video games in my life and also like sports. The only job I have worked is a Camp Russell up at Richmond MA

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Paul’s Answer

Finding the right career requires deep self-reflection, and to basically identify activities you would do even if you weren't paid for them.

I strongly advocate for a philosophy where passion and genuine interest drive career choices, suggesting that when you love your work, high performance and eventual compensation will naturally follow.

The following are some suggestions, which include:

Find Your "Internal Drive" by asking yourself: "What do I love to do so much that I would do it anyway, even without pay?".

Maintain a Learning Mindset: I believe that it is a current life element to never feel "stuck" in a choice. A mindset of continuous learning and the willingness to pivot if you discover something more engaging is necessary for success

Conduct Thorough Research: Students should utilize college career centers, conduct informational interviews with professionals, and seek practical experience through internships or volunteering before fully committing to a path.

Evaluate Daily Satisfaction: Rather than just focusing on long-term goals, reflect on whether a typical workday brings joy and energy or feels like just "reaching expected milestones".

The "First-In, Last-Out" Rule: I would define a perfect job as one where you are excited enough to be the first in the office every morning and the last to leave in the evening.
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La Shonda’s Answer

Hi! There is no right or wrong answer. I went to college immediately out of HS and got one degree, and 10 years later changed my mind. You are allowed to do that. You can have 2 majors at once, or you can go back when you are older. It's ok. You won't break anything or hurt anything. Even if at 30 you think "Wow, I shoulda been a zoology major," the years you spent as a chemistry major are still worthwhile and valuable. :)
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Ryan’s Answer

Zayden, the best advice is to choose a major where you will enjoy learning. I would not worry so much right away about the job or the long term career. Learning is most important. I made the mistake of choosing a major where I I thought would earn a lot of money. Don't do that. If you are doing something that you enjoy and are challenged to always learn and get better, the money and happiness will come. Now with that said, given that you enjoy technology and video games, I would suggest researching either Computer Science or Game Design / Development. Computer Science will teach you programming, algorithms, software engineering, and AI. This is a good fit if you enjoy coding, problem-solving, and understanding how systems work. For Game Design, the focus is on game mechanics, level design, storytelling, and engines. It will combine programming, art, and design. This would be a good fit if you enjoy designing gameplay experiences, creativity + tech, and team-based projects. I hope this helps but feel free to follow up with any more questions or if you need more help.
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Olivia’s Answer

Hi Zayden.

Being undecided is very common, especially when you have multiple interests and limited work experience. Liking technology and sports gives you a good starting point, even if you are not sure yet how they connect to a career.

Since you enjoy technology through video games, you might consider majors such as information technology, computer science, game design, or digital media. Your interest in sports could also point toward majors such as sports management, exercise science, or recreation studies. Some careers even combine both areas, like sports technology, analytics, or esports.

Your job at Camp Russell is also valuable. Camp work helps you build skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and responsibility, which are useful across many majors and careers.

A good next step is to explore. Try introductory classes, talk with an academic advisor, and join clubs or activities related to tech or sports. You do not need to decide right away. Taking time to explore will help you choose a major that better fits you.
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Claudio’s Answer

If tech is your thing AND you like playing games there are different coding languages and platforms you could use. For example, my kids LOVE roblox and my son started build his own game in Roblox at age 13. He's also worked with other developers from Fiverr to implement updates he couldn't figure out on his own (pre-chat GPT). These generate income based on how many people are playing. This could be a good start to see if this is something you would enjoy doing full time. Keep in mind, whatever you decide, there's no reason you can't pivot into something new. Look for flexible coding languages that can be applied across many platforms, python as an example. Learning python can be used across many different career roles.
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Kimberly’s Answer

That's a fantastic question! I totally understand how tough it can be to choose a major when you haven't had much work experience yet. It's important to think about what you love and what makes you excited because you'll want to be happy with your career choice. If you're not sure yet, that's perfectly fine. In your first year of college, you'll probably take a mix of general classes like science, math, English, and psychology. See if any of these catch your interest and go from there. Some people I know chose to major in Business because it's broad and keeps your options open, which is always a smart choice!
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Caitlin’s Answer

Hi Zayden, this is a great question. Choosing a major can feel really overwhelming, so I understand why you are seeking guidance. The good news to keep in mind is that your major does not have to dictate your career path for the rest of your life. Lots of people find their way to other paths that are not directly related to what they studied in school.

That said, I think reflecting on what brings you joy and helps you feel fulfilled is a great start. Do you enjoy working on teams, or more independently? Do you want to work in a capacity that serves others? Do you like math or science? Do you enjoy making art, or feel you are creative? Talk with professors or a guidance counselor at your university. See if there are any mentorship programs you can participate in where you can be connected to other professionals who can share more about what they do and what they love about it. But it ultimately comes back to what you like doing - recognizing that can change in year or two. You will be great in whatever you do!
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Tom’s Answer

Hi Zayden, great question, and I'm glad that you are taking the choice of a major seriously. I'm glad that you shared your interest in technology, and I personally believe college major choice should be influenced by both what you are interested in learning and your desired career path. I recommend thinking through and learning more about what type of career you want to pursue by talking to people / asking questions about specific career paths on career village. I recommend spending some time deciding what path speaks to you the most, since different career path can have different pre-requists.

If you're unsure about which career path you want to pursue, I recommend choosing a major that leaves a lot of doors open in the technology space so you give yourself more time to explore in college. Majors like CS, math, engineering, anything that will challenge you from a technical perspective will leave a lot of doors open for a technical career path. Best of luck!
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Deergha’s Answer

Hi Zayden! You can consider options in the graphics and animation specifically around designing sports video games. Good luck!
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Danielle’s Answer

Hi Zaydan! Choosing a major is a big decision, and it’s great that you’re starting to think about it now. I recommend doing a few things to help you make your decision:

First, make a list of the courses you’ve taken so far, especially any that were technology-focused. For those classes, note what you enjoyed most about them. Next, use this information to have a conversation with the professor of those courses and/or your academic advisor. They can guide you toward other classes that might help you explore your interests further. Finally, it would be a good idea to connect with the campus career services team. They can provide valuable insights about careers in the technology field and the majors that are typically required for those paths.

Taking these steps should help you feel more confident about your choice. Best of luck!
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Marco’s Answer

Being undecided is normal, especially when you have multiple interests. Since you enjoy technology, video games, and sports, majors like Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Sports Management with a tech or business focus could be a good fit. These paths offer flexibility and lead to stable careers across many industries. Your experience working at a camp shows skills like teamwork, responsibility, and leadership, which are valuable no matter what major you choose.
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Matthew’s Answer

Paul's got the right idea - the options seem almost infinite if you're not putting parameters around it.
What do you enjoy doing?
What are you good at?
What can you make a decent living doing?

Where do 2/3 of these intersect? Playing video games may be a great past-time, but if you're not into math, coding, art/design, sound, or are down the path of competitive e-sports, It may good to think about other options.

I think you should come back here and start asking more questions about a few career paths when you're ready to discuss once you have a few paths you'd like to learn about.
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Vianne’s Answer

It's totally normal to be unsure about what you want to do, especially if you like both tech and sports. The good news is that these areas connect more than you might think. If you enjoy technology, you might want to check out majors like computer science, IT, computer engineering, or data science. These aren't just about coding all day—they give you a solid tech base for many career paths. If you're more into hands-on tech work, fields like IT, cybersecurity, or game development might suit you better than straight computer science.

Since you also love sports and have worked at a camp, consider majors that mix sports, leadership, and tech. Sports management or kinesiology could be great if you're interested in the business or training side of sports. If you want to focus more on tech, data analytics is a big deal in sports now. Teams use data for performance, scouting, and injury prevention, so combining a data science or analytics major with sports internships could be exciting.

My best advice is to use your first year of college to explore without committing right away. Try an intro computer science or IT class, and maybe a sports management or kinesiology course, to see what really interests you when things get challenging. Your camp job already shows you have leadership, teamwork, and responsibility—skills that are valuable in any major. You don't need to have everything figured out now. Start with majors that keep your options open, and then focus more as you discover what you truly enjoy doing.
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Caitlin’s Answer

There are some universities that offer an undecided pathway for your first two years to allow you to explore many different major options, whereas you might be locked into specific classes when deciding on a major early. I found this helpful for me as I was also stuck between two seemingly different career paths This could be a great approach for you since you have interests in both technology and sports but aren't sure which direction to pursue.

Given your background with technology through gaming and your love of sports, you have some solid foundations to build on. I'd also suggest looking into shadow opportunities for jobs in those areas - you could shadow someone in game development, IT support, sports management, or even athletic training. Many professionals are willing to let students observe their day-to-day work, and it can give you real insight into what different careers actually involve.
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Kayo’s Answer

I think all of the advice Paul G. has provided is spot on! To add to that, if you are looking for resources with college planning and assessments to see what kinds of college majors might be for you, you could take a look at Massachusetts's Higher Ed site: https://www.mass.edu/forstufam/collegeplanning/home.asp. There also appears to be an organization that helps students and families with college planning, and they appear to offer assessments on interests: https://www.mefapathway.org/how-it-works-2/
I have not used the site for myself, so I cannot endorse how helpful it is, but it might be a good starting point. Of course, you may have already done this, but if you have an academic counselor at your school, you may want to ask them about college major / career interest instruments (assessments) they might be able to recommend. Good luck!
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Heather’s Answer

Hi Zayden,

This is a great question. I was an undecided major too when I started my undergraduate degree. I started with my Associates degree in Liberal Arts at the local community college. This degree gave me the opportunity to complete my core classes and to take elective classes to figure out what I wanted to major in. Also, I would recommend speaking to an academic advisor at your local college/ university too. Hope this helps! Best Regards,
Heather
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Maxine’s Answer

Computer Engineering, especially in cybersecurity, is really popular and likely to stay that way. It sounds like you have a good plan, so keep going with what you know and what will be rewarding.
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Megan’s Answer

If you are undecided on a college major, focus on what really interests you. True passion often yields a satisfying career. Since you mention liking technology, video games, and sports, pairing a STEM degree with business classes (or visa versa) will open you to a lot of career options. Check out places you may want to work for in the future (for example, a video game company), look at their job postings and see what degrees they require or prefer.
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Tracy’s Answer

Hello there!

Many students have found that exploring a local community college to start the collegiate experience was helpful to figure out areas of interest. It is still an institution of learning where one could try many experiences with clubs /organizations, one may grow in independence and there are many courses to try and figure out proceeding with further education. This is also a way to save money and figure out is college right for you.

With being undesider in a major can really open your experiences into a word of opportunities that you might never have known to exist.

I had a college professor (for 4 degrees, started with an Associates to Ph.D.) that shared with me" "One obtains their first degree in something they love, their second degree to be established in the field and a PhD to become known and as an expert."
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Lisa’s Answer

Earning a bachelor's degree in business is a smart choice. The skills you gain can be used in many corporate jobs.
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Jason’s Answer

If you haven't chosen a major yet, try taking a variety of classes that count toward your graduation. Consider courses in technology, business, humanities, and sciences. This will help you discover what you like and what you're good at. Once you know your interests, you can focus on those areas and explore related careers. You might also think about having a major and a minor. These could be similar, like Accounting and Finance, or different, like Political Science and Business Management.
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Sue’s Answer

Zayden -
The best thing I can suggest is to continue researching jobs in technology and doing your research. The tech field is so broad and there are many many options available. I would think about what to like about technology. This can help you narrow down your specific interest. There is not reason to pursue an area that doesn't really appeal to you. Like if you don't like developing code, but you really like designing graphics in video games for example, the maybe the more create area is a better direction. The best thing to do now is thin about what you like now, and keep doing research. You will be surprised how this will help you in the long run to help you figure this out. Sometimes we think would like one area, but then when we dig into it we realize we don't like that area at all, or vice versa. Keep asking questions!
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Courtney’s Answer

When choosing what to study, it’s important to focus on something that genuinely interests and excites you. Studying a subject you enjoy makes it easier to stay motivated, even late into the night if needed. Passion drives curiosity, enhances retention, and encourages deeper understanding, all of which improve your ability to apply knowledge in any career you pursue.

For example, if you’re drawn to technology, learning programming or cybersecurity can open many doors. If you love creative problem-solving, engineering or design might be the right fit. If helping others is your passion, studying fields like psychology, medicine, or social work can be fulfilling.

Ultimately, the best subject to study is one that balances your interests, strengths, and long-term career goals. When you are excited about your learning, even a 2 AM study session feels rewarding rather than exhausting.
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C’s Answer

Hi Zayden

It's not uncommon to be undecided as to your major at your age. Think of what excites you or motivates you. If that is Technology, you can speak to current students who are pursuing that major. If there is an opportunity to shadow other students for a day or more, that will give you a more realistic picture of the classes & whether it is a good fit for you.

Your interest in sports opens additional opportunities for majors such as Sports medicine, management related to Sports such as Finance/marketing/managing sports teams, journalism in Sports etc.

Speak to your school counselor (if you have one) - they should be able to suggest majors based on your interests. If you don't have access to a counselor, then speak to other adults for advice, especially if you have individuals who look up to and admire their profession or are interested in that.

If after exploring various options, you are still undecided, go for a broader liberal arts program that covers foundations of Technology skills and combine it with one of the Sports related coursework above.

Good luck with your endeavors!
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Kimberly’s Answer

As an individual who went through several majors before choosing to be undecided for a year, I would highly suggest as you work towards an associate's degree to take a variety of classes. Use that time to see what classes interest you and what you gravitate too. Also, when taking those different classes try to engage with the professors and departments to understand what career options are possible.
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Meghan’s Answer

If you haven’t already, you might want to consider creating a LinkedIn account. It’s a really helpful (and free!) way to start learning about different careers and meeting people who are happy to share their experiences.

A great place to begin is by connecting with people who graduated from your school—they’ve been right where you are and often love giving advice. You may be surprised how quickly your network grows over time!

If you see someone in a job that sounds interesting to you, you can even ask if they’d be open to a short virtual “coffee chat” to talk about their path. Most people are very welcoming and excited to help students who are curious and motivated. 😊
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Mireya’s Answer

Hi Zayden,

I would recommend you to take some computer courses and some physical therapy classes to find which direction best suits you. Colleges and Universities also have organizations in both fields that interest you. Try networking with them to get some insight from fellow students what their experience has been. Do some internship.
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Jacqueline’s Answer

As you figure out your major I wanted to highlight that it is ok to be undecided for the first year or two in college and explore different majors while you are in your first couple of years and to try a variety of classes. You can work with the advisors on campus to help you explore major paths that fit for you (I was one of those advisors). Also the major you are in college does not have to dictate the career path you follow. I also went into school undecided, choose the school of management/accounting, started at my company in public accounting and now I am in a technology development and operations role.

Jacqueline recommends the following next steps:

Work with an advisor on campus to understand the majors
Explore different classes and majors your first couple of years to see what spikes your interest
Continue researching the different majors available at your school or jobs that interest you
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. I am glad to know that you have a wide range of interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Consider you have interest in Games and Technologists, you can consider to become : Esport Athletes, Game Commentor, Game Designer, Game developer. Alternatively, you can consider to become: Web Developer, Apps Developer, ERP Developer, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Application Support, etc. You can find out more game and technology related careers onlne.
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 counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Annette’s Answer

Hi Zayden- Computer Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity is very in demand right now and probably always will be. If you like sports, you can play intramural sports for the university that you attend. This is where you join a team affiliated with your university along with other students.
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Tammy’s Answer

Engineering is very tech heavy and the world will always need engineers

Tammy recommends the following next steps:

Look at all of the different types of engineers out there and see if one is a fit
Perhaps look at college websites that focus on engineering and see if the classes interest you
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