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How can I figure out what I want to do in mcoklege majors? ?
How do I figure out what to do for my college majors?
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Bhavna’s Answer
1. Research information about different college majors. Learn about the different areas of study, career paths related to each major, and the job opportunities available with each one.
2. Talk to people to gain insight into what they like and don’t like about their major and profession. Speak to family, friends, teachers, and professionals in the field.
3. Take career assessment tests. Use online tools and assessment center tests to better understand your own skills and interests, and how they relate to various majors and professions.
4. See what majors are offered at different colleges and universities around the country. Consider the tuition, location, and characteristics of the schools, as these factors may influence your major decision.
5. Review information from your college advisors. Visit the college or university’s advisors to get help narrowing down your choices and recommendations for class schedules and resources that can help you as you pursue your major.
6. Reach out to the college’s alumni or career and placement centers. Ask alumni about their experiences with the major and for advice about selecting a major and job opportunities. Talk to career counselors about potential career paths based on your interests.
7. Follow your passions. Think about what you’re passionate and curious about, and strive to pursue a major that will allow you to explore those interests.
2. Talk to people to gain insight into what they like and don’t like about their major and profession. Speak to family, friends, teachers, and professionals in the field.
3. Take career assessment tests. Use online tools and assessment center tests to better understand your own skills and interests, and how they relate to various majors and professions.
4. See what majors are offered at different colleges and universities around the country. Consider the tuition, location, and characteristics of the schools, as these factors may influence your major decision.
5. Review information from your college advisors. Visit the college or university’s advisors to get help narrowing down your choices and recommendations for class schedules and resources that can help you as you pursue your major.
6. Reach out to the college’s alumni or career and placement centers. Ask alumni about their experiences with the major and for advice about selecting a major and job opportunities. Talk to career counselors about potential career paths based on your interests.
7. Follow your passions. Think about what you’re passionate and curious about, and strive to pursue a major that will allow you to explore those interests.
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Dan’s Answer
Hi Chaniya- I would suggest before choosing a major, that you try and get a clear sense of what career pathway(s) you are interested in pursuing. Find out more about the subjects/activities that are satisfying and motivating to you. Interest inventories, personality assessments etc. can be helpful in your decision making. It is very important, before going off to school to have at least a fairly good idea of what career direction seems best suited for you, College can be an expensive proposition, especially if your fuzzy on your career direction . I went off to college having no real clue of what I wanted to do for a career. So I ended up randomly choosing (in my immature, unwise 17 year old mindset) a major in sociology, as I had I vague idea I wanted to "work with people" . If I was honest with myself, I chose that major because I thought it would be easy and not too demanding. I really enjoyed studying foreign languages and kick myself even today, for not majoring in French (which I loved) but at the time seemed too demanding, requiring too much work and thus, decided to take the easy way out. Big mistake ! If you are not real clear on your career direction, taking some time off from school to work for awhile and experience/learn some new things might be a big help to you, Also, you may be thinking much differently about your career direction in your early twenties then you would at 17 or 18. My daughter(who wasn't sure what she wanted to do career wise) didn't start college until she was 21. and was very pleased about that decision and saw much wisdom in waiting, some of which was simply having an increased level of maturity. Talk over your concerns with parents, counselors and friends, which may help to better clarify the right direction for you, Sometimes(especially parents) others know us better than we know ourselves. All the best in your future decisions and in whatever endeavors you choose to pursue.
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Arantza’s Answer
In addition to what Bhavna suggested. I would look through job descriptions and job postings.
Look at the jobs that are trending and in high demand.
Pay attention to the requirements.
Compare the compensation ranges (benefits and salary).
That should help you have a goal in mind and figure out the steps to get there including your major.
Look at the jobs that are trending and in high demand.
Pay attention to the requirements.
Compare the compensation ranges (benefits and salary).
That should help you have a goal in mind and figure out the steps to get there including your major.