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Jaylen
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What’s a good course to go into during college for someone who doesn’t know what they want to do?
I’m indecisive so I want to know some good things to study and won’t be a waste. #general
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Michael Yao
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Hi Jaylen,
While there's nothing wrong with college in general, but if you're unsure of your own career goals or desires, I don't know if it's a good idea to take on student loan debt for college. A really good temporary measure would be looking around at any nearby community colleges or trade schools. Much more affordable and a really good way to get a breadth of exposure to different fields of study and see what interests you without breaking the bank or committing to college that specializes in liberal arts or STEM. Once you've found an area that really excites you and you can definitely find a passion for it, I would take several courses in it and then start preparing to transfer to a college where you can really dive into that topic.
While there's nothing wrong with college in general, but if you're unsure of your own career goals or desires, I don't know if it's a good idea to take on student loan debt for college. A really good temporary measure would be looking around at any nearby community colleges or trade schools. Much more affordable and a really good way to get a breadth of exposure to different fields of study and see what interests you without breaking the bank or committing to college that specializes in liberal arts or STEM. Once you've found an area that really excites you and you can definitely find a passion for it, I would take several courses in it and then start preparing to transfer to a college where you can really dive into that topic.
Malia Spear
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Hi Jaylen!
I think this is the most prominent struggle for college students nowadays, mainly because of the sheer number of possibilities there are for fields of study or industries to enter. I had no idea what I wanted to study going into school, and that made the experience all the more fun. I spoke to my advisor so many times, asking her advice, checking out different classes in different subjects, and speaking to professors in different subjects. With the amount of credits needed to pursue a bachelor's degree (4-year degree) comes quite a lot of room to adventure out into many different worlds of study during your first few years. This will be the best and easiest way to aid in whittling down what you would like to pursue.
I happened upon my industry by chance after not making it into a class I, at the time, would have preferred. The best advice I can give is to explore as much as you can, dabble in as many different fields of study as you can, and roll with what peaks your interest! Also, don't forget to talk to your advisors; They know a bunch of courses that will aid you the best in figuring out if you like something, and they will keep you on the right path both in timing and with your eventual career!
Best of luck as you move forward!
I think this is the most prominent struggle for college students nowadays, mainly because of the sheer number of possibilities there are for fields of study or industries to enter. I had no idea what I wanted to study going into school, and that made the experience all the more fun. I spoke to my advisor so many times, asking her advice, checking out different classes in different subjects, and speaking to professors in different subjects. With the amount of credits needed to pursue a bachelor's degree (4-year degree) comes quite a lot of room to adventure out into many different worlds of study during your first few years. This will be the best and easiest way to aid in whittling down what you would like to pursue.
I happened upon my industry by chance after not making it into a class I, at the time, would have preferred. The best advice I can give is to explore as much as you can, dabble in as many different fields of study as you can, and roll with what peaks your interest! Also, don't forget to talk to your advisors; They know a bunch of courses that will aid you the best in figuring out if you like something, and they will keep you on the right path both in timing and with your eventual career!
Best of luck as you move forward!
Rachael Krutty
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Rachael’s Answer
Hi Jaylen,
Great question. It's okay to be undecided! As a starting point, several colleges or universities offer a general Liberal Arts degree where you could learn a little bit about a lot of topics. I also would recommend you consider any business classes as this could be relevant for any field you go into. However, most universities also have a student support services where you can meet with counselors to help work with you to identify what courses might be of interest for you.
Best of luck as you move forward!
Great question. It's okay to be undecided! As a starting point, several colleges or universities offer a general Liberal Arts degree where you could learn a little bit about a lot of topics. I also would recommend you consider any business classes as this could be relevant for any field you go into. However, most universities also have a student support services where you can meet with counselors to help work with you to identify what courses might be of interest for you.
Best of luck as you move forward!
Bernardo De la Garza
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Bernardo’s Answer
Hey Jalen, It is perfect fine to be undecided on what you want to study when you go to college. Most colleges have programs that sets you with the opportunity to take classes that interest you to see if you like them, and if you would like to pursue them. At Penn State the school I currently attend the program is call Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). It is very cool because it lets you explore a lot of different majors. It is okay not to know before you enter college so you have time to make the right and best decision for yourself.
Gloria Ortiz
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Jaylen,
I am not sure what your strengths and skills are, but if you are still wondering what to study, I would recommend that you consider a degree in Liberal Arts. It is a broad major that allows you to get experience in a wide range of subjects. As you go through the program, you will get exposure to subjects that you may not have considered and then find your true path.
Gloria
I am not sure what your strengths and skills are, but if you are still wondering what to study, I would recommend that you consider a degree in Liberal Arts. It is a broad major that allows you to get experience in a wide range of subjects. As you go through the program, you will get exposure to subjects that you may not have considered and then find your true path.
Gloria
Sean Kickham
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Sean’s Answer
Hi Jaylen,
First, know that it's completely okay to not know what you want to pursue when you're in college. It's also okay if you end up majoring in one field then later in life would like to transition to another.
Since you're open to exploring possibilities though, here are some options:
1) Take a gap year - This is a severely underrated and under-considered option for many students. But a gap year not only allows you to take a break from education and in-class learning, but also can help give you direction. Whether you choose to volunteer, get a job, or travel during your time away from school, all these experience can open your mind and give you a new perspective and possibly a purpose in your life. This will help immensely with choosing your courses in college.
2) Get involved with extracurriculars - Whether it's a sports team, music club, volunteering society, or entrepreneurship group, the clubs and activities you join in college are not only a great way to make friends but also help determine what you're passionate about.
3) Go the liberal arts route - Take a variety of intro classes in a diverse set of classes. Sociology, biology, anthropology, philosophy, statistics, business, etc. A great way to eliminate options that aren't for you, see surprising relationships between different disciplines, and possibly find some passions you didn't know you had.
Good luck and have fun!
First, know that it's completely okay to not know what you want to pursue when you're in college. It's also okay if you end up majoring in one field then later in life would like to transition to another.
Since you're open to exploring possibilities though, here are some options:
1) Take a gap year - This is a severely underrated and under-considered option for many students. But a gap year not only allows you to take a break from education and in-class learning, but also can help give you direction. Whether you choose to volunteer, get a job, or travel during your time away from school, all these experience can open your mind and give you a new perspective and possibly a purpose in your life. This will help immensely with choosing your courses in college.
2) Get involved with extracurriculars - Whether it's a sports team, music club, volunteering society, or entrepreneurship group, the clubs and activities you join in college are not only a great way to make friends but also help determine what you're passionate about.
3) Go the liberal arts route - Take a variety of intro classes in a diverse set of classes. Sociology, biology, anthropology, philosophy, statistics, business, etc. A great way to eliminate options that aren't for you, see surprising relationships between different disciplines, and possibly find some passions you didn't know you had.
Good luck and have fun!
Dante D Kelly
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Hi Dante, can you explain why you think this class would be helpful for the student? It might help the student make a better decision on which courses to look into
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