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What Should I Major In?
Sometimes it seems like everybody else has their college education planned right down to the courses they'll take during the second semester of their senior year. They act as though they've known their college major since elementary school. If you're not one of them, don't let these folks get to you. It's quite common for students to enter college undecided about their major. Some students even remain undeclared for their first year of school.
What Are Your Future Plans?
One of the easiest ways to pick a major is to set a career goal. If you've always seen yourself as an accountant, or you've been obsessed with investment banking since age two, well, it makes sense to major in a business field. It's also good to do a little research into the educational backgrounds of individuals who are professionals in your chosen field--maybe it's more fitting to get a liberal arts education and then specialize during graduate schooling.
What Are Your Strengths and Interests?
If you haven’t picked out a career path, don't worry. Take a deep breath and assess your strengths and weaknesses. Don't forget to consider your likes and dislikes. Do you have a passion? Ask your college advisor for suggestions. Or get advice from upperclassmen.
Don't Lose Sleep Over It
If "what should I major in?" still weighs heavily on your mind, try not to stress--it will make it more difficult to concentrate on your schoolwork, and life will be a lot less fun. Your major doesn't dictate the rest of your life. While you should certainly chose a major that gives you the best preparation for your future aspirations (whether they be for a career or future schooling), schools let students switch majors if it just isn't working.
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