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Nathaniel Paradise has been writing, editing, and coaching other writers for over twenty years. From the history of Haiti to woodworking, from gardening essays to articles about eighteenth-century British women writers, his writing has been recognized for its clarity and vigor. Currently an academic adviser at the University of Minnesota, he earned his PhD in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania.

Education > College Courses & Majors Choosing your major in college

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"What's your major?" people ask, and you wish you had a good answer. Judging by how often people ask the question, it certainly seems like choosing your major is the most important decision you'll make in college. Won't it determine what you do for the rest of your life? Relax. Choosing a major is, in fact, not that critical. Think about it: where do most people work? Someplace in the business world, because that's where most of the jobs are. But are most college graduates business majors? Of course not. Most colleges don't even have business programs. The vast majority of college students...

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