What to consider when choosing a major 26 Articles

by Bryan Carey

Most important among the list of considerations for selecting a college major is one's own personal interests. Maybe you are the type who likes to work with numbers? Maybe you like science? Maybe you hate the practicality ...read more

by Brian Petyo

Choosing the right major can save you time, money, and your sanity. It sounds funny. How can choosing the right major save your sanity? Imagine the urgency at which you will want to establish yourself in the world after gr...read more

by Kate Cutlass

As a woman who changed her major six times in her seven years as an undergraduate, I feel I am imminently qualified to advise on choosing a major. I had already majored in theater, English, journalism, paralegal studies...read more

by Alicia Smith

Some people know what they want to major in before they ever go to college. Others don't. These tips for choosing your major will benefit either group. 1. Don't choose your major right away, even if you're certain it...read more

by Ginny

College students struggle with choosing a major for many reasons. For some, it is a matter of "so many subjects, so little time." Everything is exciting and interesting, and narrowing things down to one major feels a bit l...read more

by Billy Kline

One day you're a freshman, learning the in's and out's of the complexities of college. Then out of nowhere, Academic Advisement sandbags you, demanding that you choose a major. It seems like a daunting decision to have t...read more

by Mr. Jay L.

When first starting out the community college level the smartest thing to do is narrow options for your major to the top five areas of interest that most appeal to you; this will aid you in slogging through the seemingly e...read more

by Leanna Hoos

Choose a major that suits you and no one else. If you're not sure who that person is, you can narrow it down enough to help your choice. Look at your strengths and weaknesses. If you enjoy sciences or maths, then look i...read more

by Joan Inong

A major is the result of four years in college, a lot of hard work, and 3 a.m. nights. It's not a small wonder, then, that choosing the right major is such a difficult task for most college-bound, and college, students. Ho...read more

by Robbie Martin

So you've made it through your first year or two of college. The Gen Eds are almost done, and it's time to declare a major. There's only one problem. You have no clue what you want to do with your life. Maybe it's ...read more

by Zach Quinby

After cramming four years into six, I finally completed my Bachelor's Degree. I floated through several directions including English, ESL, and Nursing. During my second senior year-or whatever you want to call it-I finally...read more

by Penny Carter

Searching for a major is like dating or looking for a spouse. You should look for one that is practical and fun, but ultimately you should just follow your heart. Some majors offer better classes while you are in sch...read more

by Prof. Olu

From the age of 12, I'd wanted to be a computer engineer. maybe it was the sound of "computer" and "engineer" forming a compound word that appealed to me at that tender age or the fact that my dad is an engineer. i nursed ...read more

by Robert Campbell

When you are selecting a major, you should be thinking of it as part of a bigger package. Yes, you should choose something that you are good at, and yes, you should choose something that you like and that will sustain yo...read more

by Steve Patterson

Your college major should be congruent with your passions in life, as well as your skill set. For example, I am a "right brain" creative thinker and tend to see the big picture first. And while I did fine in math, I never ...read more

by Thomas Simpson

I believe I was three years old the first time someone asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up. I didn't know then and until the age of 31, I still didn't. Looking back, I can offer a few pointers on how to pick a ma...read more

by Jim Smoot

With the cost of tuition on a steady increase, and the time and energy it takes to complete the requirements for a degree, spending time upfront to choose the best major for you really pays off. It is extremely frustrat...read more

by Juan Leer

What do you like to do? What interests you? What could you see doing the rest of your life (or at least the near future)? First off, you should answer those three questions to get a start. Ultimately, or maybe ideally, ...read more

by Angela K Brown

Most college student do not have an idea of which major to choose from. Some college students have an idea of which field of study they are interested in; but later continue college with a different major. When you choose ...read more

by Damien Baldino

When choosing a major, you need to answer a question: What's more important, personal satisfaction or money? I know that it's possible to have a high-payingjob that is highly satisfying and rewardig, but unfortunately, th...read more