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How are schools different?
hello my name is Makayla I’m currently enrolled as a freshman. I like to study a lot of different subjects and take many courses but sometimes it’s frustrating.
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Niha’s Answer
From the question, I'm understanding that you're asking how schools within a college/university are different.
Each school has a focus area. They will have a list of majors associated with their schools, and the professors and counselors within are all specialized in those fields. The point of being associated with a school within a university as a student is to have more focused classes and help available to you so you can complete your major requirements.
The schools all vary because they have different areas of focus (ie, education, design, language, biology, etc). Some will combine if the focus area is smaller or more prone to a certain amount of students (ie, a business school vs a language/science/arts (LSA) school).
Taking a lot of different subjects is good early on, especially if you're unsure what you want to do. But, the more varied your courseload, the more schools you have to get notices from, get information from, as classes will fall under specific professors, who fall under specific schools. If possible, look at the general education requirements of your university, as they usually ask that you complete a certain amount of math/science/language/etc courses for graduation. Then, find what classes fulfill those requirements. Using that list, choose varied subject material; that way you can still get the different subjects you prefer, but will still be moving towards graduation in a organized way.
As you move forward, think about talking to your professors. They all chose one subject to do for their ENTIRE career; asking them how they decided, respectfully of course, can be extremely helpful, and can actually help you get closer to them for later research/internship opportunities, so win-win!
Each school has a focus area. They will have a list of majors associated with their schools, and the professors and counselors within are all specialized in those fields. The point of being associated with a school within a university as a student is to have more focused classes and help available to you so you can complete your major requirements.
The schools all vary because they have different areas of focus (ie, education, design, language, biology, etc). Some will combine if the focus area is smaller or more prone to a certain amount of students (ie, a business school vs a language/science/arts (LSA) school).
Taking a lot of different subjects is good early on, especially if you're unsure what you want to do. But, the more varied your courseload, the more schools you have to get notices from, get information from, as classes will fall under specific professors, who fall under specific schools. If possible, look at the general education requirements of your university, as they usually ask that you complete a certain amount of math/science/language/etc courses for graduation. Then, find what classes fulfill those requirements. Using that list, choose varied subject material; that way you can still get the different subjects you prefer, but will still be moving towards graduation in a organized way.
As you move forward, think about talking to your professors. They all chose one subject to do for their ENTIRE career; asking them how they decided, respectfully of course, can be extremely helpful, and can actually help you get closer to them for later research/internship opportunities, so win-win!
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Doctorate Student’s Answer
Embrace your passion wholeheartedly, and everything else will naturally follow. To maximize your resources, consider kick-starting your educational voyage with General Education courses at a Community College. These are frequently offered at no cost, providing you with an incredible chance to explore subjects that genuinely spark your interest. Keep in mind, college or career counselors are always ready to assist you. Their guidance could be the key to unlocking your potential. So, here's to your radiant future! May your thrilling adventure overflow with abundant success and happiness!