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How do I know if I’m choosing the right major?

Im a senior in high school and have multiple options of what I want to major on, but I can’t get myself to choose one I’m more passionate about.

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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. Firstly, you may find out what careers you have interest. Hence, you can determine your major in the college.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in Maths, would like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more in these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects (your major) in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thank you comment icon I agree 150% with the 3rd point! It's very important to get some who is in your field of interest so that you can ask him/her questions in order to better understand that field, what you need to succeed in it and other priceless advice you can't get from the average career counsellor. Richeal Makinde
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Bonnie’s Answer

Hi Mariana,

In many colleges and universities you can choose “undeclared” in your acceptance form. If the college/university of your choice allows you to choose this option, “go for it”! There is no need to put additional pressure on yourself at this time to choose a major. Then for your first term, sign up for courses that either interest you and/or fulfill general requirements for graduation. Once you’re there, you’ll start developing more thoughts and feelings about what majors might appeal to you based on your classes and talking with other students, professors, and advisors.
If you have to choose a major beforehand, follow the advice of the previous response (from Rebecca), which contains some terrific suggestions.

Bonnie
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Varun’s Answer

Hello Mariana, there's no need to stress excessively about having a burning passion for your major or future profession. The key is to discover work that you find both intriguing and fulfilling.

Intriguing work doesn't necessarily mean you're captivated by the subject matter or the task itself. It could simply imply that you enjoy doing it, you believe you have the potential to excel at it, and you're eager to expand your knowledge in that area.

Fulfillment can take various forms. It could be emotionally satisfying, intellectually stimulating, or financially beneficial.

If you select a major that you believe will be intriguing and fulfilling and it turns out not to be the right fit, don't worry. You always have the option to switch it up later and keep exploring until you discover a major that is both intriguing and fulfilling. Keep in mind that hobbies and passions can also be pursued outside of work!

Varun recommends the following next steps:

If financial reward is most important to you then pick the major from the list that's most interesting to you: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/29/top-10-highest-paying-college-majors-of-2023.html
If you don't know whats interesting to you then read 1 article each from the following publications. Nature, Wall Street Journal, Time, National Geographic. See what you like the most and look up related majors.
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