What's the best way to decide your Major and Minors in College?

This is a question that so many student grapple with, and one that I remember continually asking myself. I firmly believe you should pursue a Major and Minor that is most interesting to you, and gives you the skill sets to advance your interest. For me, I wanted to flexibility to allow me to decide on an exact career later, because I wasn't sure I knew if I wanted to pursue research, allied health professions, etc. So I chose to study Spanish and Chemistry. They're not related, but they helped me develop skills that ultimately led to me pursuing a public health degree and working in public health for medicines and vaccines company. I didn't have this career goal when I was University, but my choices then gave me skills to follow a path that made sense for me.

There's a couple factors to consider when selecting your major and minors, and it mostly depends on whats important to you. My best advice for starting out would be take as many different classes as possible! Figure out what interests you by having an open mind. Once you find something of interest, you can explore common careers that people with that major tend to lean towards. Once you understand what life might look like with that major, you can make an informed decision. Minors are less crucial but a good way to take extra courses in an area that you enjoy, but maybe don't want to work in. For example, I majored in Finance because I liked the professors, job opportunities, and material. I was passionate and interested in global health, so that what I minored in. I knew I did not want to become a doctor but I enjoyed the classes and it was a good compromise. It also shows employers you're well-rounded. Ultimately you must decide what you want to get out of your college experience, look at what majors are out there, then choose the right one based on your criteria. Hope that helps!