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How do you know if the major you chose is right for you and you are pursuing the right path throughout college?
I will be attending Miami University in the fall of 2026 and am going in as an international studies major. I have always had a fascination with cultures and I want to expand my knowledge and possibly find a career related to that field, but I am not sure if it is the right path and if there will be enough career options in relation to my major when I graduate. I have though about pursuing a pre-law track to feel more comfortable about my options after my Bachelors, but I am not sure if that is the path I want to pursue. How long can I be thinking about this before I should have a more set path with my major or the path to my career? How do I know if it's the right choice if I do not have a set career aspiration?
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Hello Madilyn,
Your inquiry has gone through my weekly mail. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about your future—most professionals didn’t have it all figured out at your age. Start by exploring what excites you, whether it’s solving problems, helping people, or creating something new. Every small step you take—like researching a role, shadowing someone, or trying a project—builds clarity over time. In your phase, you have just decided on a university, and this is a great thing. My background is in finance and economics, and I can suggest that it is not a bad field to study. You need to be persistent, have an international point of view regarding macroeconomics subjects, and be open-minded about challenges that you may face in real life. The job market is competitive, and the number of prestigious organizations is limited. Rejections, mistakes, or changes in direction aren’t failures—they’re feedback. Each challenge teaches you something about yourself and the world of work. The most successful people you admire have faced setbacks, too; what made them stand out was persistence and the ability to learn from each experience.
I am an accountant by background, hence my work consists of micromanagement and detail-oriented tasks with numbers. Hope it helps. Good luck!
Your inquiry has gone through my weekly mail. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about your future—most professionals didn’t have it all figured out at your age. Start by exploring what excites you, whether it’s solving problems, helping people, or creating something new. Every small step you take—like researching a role, shadowing someone, or trying a project—builds clarity over time. In your phase, you have just decided on a university, and this is a great thing. My background is in finance and economics, and I can suggest that it is not a bad field to study. You need to be persistent, have an international point of view regarding macroeconomics subjects, and be open-minded about challenges that you may face in real life. The job market is competitive, and the number of prestigious organizations is limited. Rejections, mistakes, or changes in direction aren’t failures—they’re feedback. Each challenge teaches you something about yourself and the world of work. The most successful people you admire have faced setbacks, too; what made them stand out was persistence and the ability to learn from each experience.
I am an accountant by background, hence my work consists of micromanagement and detail-oriented tasks with numbers. Hope it helps. Good luck!