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I am currently a Junior in high school, and I still don't know what major I want to pursue once I get to college. Right now, I'm not really sure anymore whether I still want to learn photography.
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Kaitlin’s Answer
Great question, Yiyin! As someone who changed their major in college I want to say youre not alone. A lot of folks are undecided or change throughout their time in college. Someone who also responded to your question mentioned colleges often have an undeclared major, this is true and can be useful. I'd like to recommend reaching out to university representative, perhaps in admissions, to find out what kind of support they offer for someone who is undeclared or unsure. They may be able to provide assessments and programming to aid in identifying what interests you and evetually making a decision on a major and minor. What an exciting time you are in! Wishing you the very best!
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Aishwarya’s Answer
I suggest you take the next 2-3 months to explore different fields instead of focusing on just one area like business, communications, psychology, design, health, tech, or media. You're not falling behind; this is the stage where being curious is more important than having all the answers.
Here's a helpful step: jot down 5 majors or career areas that catch your interest, even just a little. Spend a week on each, learning about the classes, jobs, and daily tasks involved. This hands-on approach will give you a clearer picture than just thinking it over in your head.
Here's a helpful step: jot down 5 majors or career areas that catch your interest, even just a little. Spend a week on each, learning about the classes, jobs, and daily tasks involved. This hands-on approach will give you a clearer picture than just thinking it over in your head.
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Shonda’s Answer
Hi Yiyin,
It's completely normal to not know what you want to major in yet. As a high school junior, you still have plenty of time to explore your interest and figure out what excites you. If you're no longer sure about photography, that's okay too. Sometimes discovering what you don't want to do is just as valuable as discovering what you do want to do. My advice is to stay curious, try new things, and keep an open mind. Talk to people in different careers, take a variety of classes, and give yourself permission to explore. Most successful people didn't have their entire future mapped out at your age. You've got time. Focus on learning about yourself, and the right path will become clearer along the way. Best of luck!
It's completely normal to not know what you want to major in yet. As a high school junior, you still have plenty of time to explore your interest and figure out what excites you. If you're no longer sure about photography, that's okay too. Sometimes discovering what you don't want to do is just as valuable as discovering what you do want to do. My advice is to stay curious, try new things, and keep an open mind. Talk to people in different careers, take a variety of classes, and give yourself permission to explore. Most successful people didn't have their entire future mapped out at your age. You've got time. Focus on learning about yourself, and the right path will become clearer along the way. Best of luck!
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Kenneth’s Answer
Thank you for your question! I would first like to point out that you are not alone. More people than you might expect enter college without a clear idea of where they want to go with their career. My recommendation is to speak with your counselors (both in high school, and eventually when you enter college) and discuss the many different career paths you could take. Start with the areas that seem the most interesting to you, but don’t be afraid to branch out and look at things you’ve never considered before! I’m happy in my career as an accountant, and I never even considered it until my second year in college. In my experience, college is a place to learn who you want to be as an adult. Changing your major is also always a viable option. I changed my major in my sophomore year, and I still finished in 4 years. You’ve got this!
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Martha D.’s Answer
Hi, Yiyin, and thank you for your question. Don't worry about not knowing your college major yet. You could apply to many colleges without declaring a major; even if you do declare then, you could usually change until the 2nd semester of your 2nd year. So you still have time to decide.
In the meantime, there are steps you can take to inform your decision, such as:
- write a list of majors that might interest you, including what attracts you to them and what questions you have (writing will help you organize your thoughts)
- sharing your thoughts with adults you know and trust to get their insights
- using resources at your school and through the College Board to identify potential majors
- doing photography (maybe for the school newspaper or yearbook or a free-standing club) both to gain experience and build a portfolio and see if it interests you enough to be a major
- research photography jobs to see if that is a good fit
I hope these ideas help and wish you good luck!
In the meantime, there are steps you can take to inform your decision, such as:
- write a list of majors that might interest you, including what attracts you to them and what questions you have (writing will help you organize your thoughts)
- sharing your thoughts with adults you know and trust to get their insights
- using resources at your school and through the College Board to identify potential majors
- doing photography (maybe for the school newspaper or yearbook or a free-standing club) both to gain experience and build a portfolio and see if it interests you enough to be a major
- research photography jobs to see if that is a good fit
I hope these ideas help and wish you good luck!
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mariya’s Answer
Hi :)
Try to use your summers to explore what interests you might be passionate about. Try to volunteer there. Try as many things as you possibly can. It is absolutely ok not to know at this point. Keep an open mind. Try to read about what you think of as a potential and gather information about that. For example, you think of being a veterinarian. Try to go to a local veterinarian or a rescue farm and see if you can volunteer there. Research what a typical day of a veterinarian looks like. For example, when I was thinking about it at your age, I thought I would be spending time with all the dogs ( I am dogs obsessed), but then I realized I will be also seeing animals in pain and at times will not be able to help, it made me understand it is not a right career for me. You have time! It is great you are thinking about this now! Keep going!
Try to use your summers to explore what interests you might be passionate about. Try to volunteer there. Try as many things as you possibly can. It is absolutely ok not to know at this point. Keep an open mind. Try to read about what you think of as a potential and gather information about that. For example, you think of being a veterinarian. Try to go to a local veterinarian or a rescue farm and see if you can volunteer there. Research what a typical day of a veterinarian looks like. For example, when I was thinking about it at your age, I thought I would be spending time with all the dogs ( I am dogs obsessed), but then I realized I will be also seeing animals in pain and at times will not be able to help, it made me understand it is not a right career for me. You have time! It is great you are thinking about this now! Keep going!
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Jamie’s Answer
The best way to see if you like something is to try it out! Look for people you can job shadow, intern with, or part-time jobs to see what interests you and what doesn't. Sometimes, figuring out what you don't like to do is just as helpful as finding things you love doing. For example, with photography, reach out to photographers on social media or someone that you know and ask if you can just come along for one of their photoshoots or let you watch while they edit one day. This is one of the best ways to see if something does or does not interest you. Another idea is to look at the classes you are taking and make a list of the ones you love (subject matter wise) and ones you don't love. Then, you can research fields where that subject would be related to. Try a few things out and see what sticks. If you are going to work at something full-time, make sure it is something you really enjoy. Good luck!!
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Peter’s Answer
Consider what you love; what are your interests, what are you passionate about, what do you enjoy? If you still aren't sure, colleges often have an undeclared major where you don't have to pick anything yet in your first year, and you can select your courses to help determine what you are most interested in during that first year.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you can find out career you have interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. If you have interest in Photography, would you have interest to become a Photographer, Journalist, Media Content Creator, Youtuber, etc. You can find out more related careers online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in the 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 or vocational schools
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. If you have interest in Photography, would you have interest to become a Photographer, Journalist, Media Content Creator, Youtuber, etc. You can find out more related careers online
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in the 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 or vocational schools
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!