How do I know if my major choice is right for me?

Hi Hannah. Choosing a major can be a difficult task; I remember spending a lot of time worrying about the choice I made. There are a few things you can do to help with the process. Make sure you're chosing something that you are interested in, that plays to your strength, and has a strong job field. In regards to playing to your strength, make sure to review the required courses of your major in detail. Sometimes a major can sound great, but the course list may have offerings that you realize you are not interested in at all. To find out how strong the career field is, you can start by doing a basic Google search of "jobs for 'major name here' graduates". That can also lead you to career organizations that may have future guidance.

Also, keep in mind that most universities will let you go in as undeclared if you need more time to weigh your options.

Best of luck!

Hey Hannah,

Assuming that you are currently a college student in a specific program, I would suggest that you use the majority of your course load to knock out some of the basics everyone major has to take and sprinkle in some of your major classes. This will allow you get some exposure to your major while not completely locking yourself into it by wasting hours. As you get further into your time at school you will be able to decide if that major is for you or you need to explore other options. I would also suggest you visit the college and career center at your school. They will have great info and give you the ability to meet with folks in the industry your major feeds. As you meet with them they can give you a better picture of what they do and that will allow you to get a picture of what the day to day life in that industry.

Hope this helps!

Bryant