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Choosing a major can be a daunting task, especially when everyone around you seems to have a future plan for you. While your course of study is certainly not permanent, choosing the right one from the start can save you a lot of time and money. Read on to find out what to do.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Important questions

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   Think about your passions, interests, and values. These issues are extremely important but very often overlooked by students. Instead, you often ask yourself, “I can What do you do with this subject? ”. It is important to remember that a discipline is not necessarily a direct path to a future career. Whether you have really Getting the job you planned when you first entered school, the best way to be happy and successful in your career is still to do the job you love. And it starts with your education.
   • As you consider your passions, think beyond hobbies like sports or playing musical instruments. Think about the impact you want to make in this world and the legacy you want to have. Are you passionate about business? You want to protect the environment? Do you have a talent for painting? Do you love math? Do you want to be a doctor?
   • Remember that not only can your passions change during your four years in college, but technology and economics don't stop. By the time you graduate, the career you once planned to do may be out of date, while hundreds of other careers that never existed before will emerge.

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   Think about subjects that you enjoyed in high school. Even if you don't know what you want to do “as an adult,” you can still identify your skills and passions by reviewing your transcripts. Consider not only the subjects you like best, but also the ones you do best.
   • Which subjects are the most interesting and inspirational to you? Science? Math? English subject? Or creative subjects like drawing or drama?
   • Think about the subjects in which you perform best. Excluding "easy to score" subjects; Think about the holistic and challenging subjects you did well in.

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   Consider your career prospects, but don't obsess about it. Do not think of choosing a career as applying for a job, but rather thinking it is about choosing your life path. Second is careers, internships and other opportunities that open up before your eyes as a result of pursuing your passion. On the other hand, if your passion goes hand in hand with your career plan, then choose which field of study will bring you to your destination fastest. If you want to be a doctor and have always wanted to be a doctor, you should consider studying biology.

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   Decide on a degree type. While there is still the potential to miss out, you can narrow your decisions by choosing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS). Don't forget that the BA and BS classifications can vary from school to school, but in general, the guidelines apply as follows:
   • Equal FATHER broadly covers the arts and social sciences such as political science, diplomatic relations, English, art history, sociology, and cultural anthropology.
   • Equal BS includes science and math disciplines such as engineering, biology, evolutionary anthropology, and economics.
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Part 2 of 2: Survey options

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   Read the catalogs of courses for your college or university. If you are accepted into the school, please read the course guide for disciplines, industry requirements and course types. Remember that sometimes class names can be misleading, so be sure to read the descriptions for more details.
   • Remember to read the most recent version, as majors and conditions change from time to time.
   • Take into account the number of units of credit you need to study, the subject and the volume of the program.

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   Think about the school's reputation. Does your school specialize in journalism, agriculture, medicine or engineering? If the quality of education is what you value most and you have yet to decide which one to study, think about which faculties and disciplines the school has the most reputation for.
   • Do a thorough study of the school to find out which faculties are the most famous, and which professors are the most prestigious and recognized in the academic world.

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   Make an appointment with a counselor. If you still have doubts between a few majors or do not know which one to choose, you should see a counselor at your school. If you haven't graduated from high school, you can make an appointment to see a high school counselor.
   • Don't forget that universities have specialist counselors for different faculties, so they can answer your unanswered questions.
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Advice

• Don't let your parents (or anyone) assign you a subject. Listening to the advice of many people is good, but when you are faced with a big decision, you need to make up your mind, life is yours, not theirs. Take control and do what you want.
• The people who make the biggest difference in the world are the ones love what they do. Choose not just for money or fame, but because you love the job. If you can do what you like, you will work much more actively than others in the same field.
• Don't be afraid to ask. Ask about the experiences of people you know or maybe people you don't very well.
• Remember that most colleges and universities allow you to switch subjects multiple times during your study period. You don't want to rely on this approach, but you can take the pressure off yourself and consider the many options.
• Don't delay your decision until the last minute. Most universities give you a year or two to define your major. If it is difficult to decide, go ahead and make the most of your time, but start thinking about your choices at the beginning of your first year - or before. Going to college is a difficult (and enjoyable), and easy to mess with your daily routine, but you can avoid a lot of pressure from choosing a major by researching your options ahead of time.
• Look at your idol for advice. Do you admire someone who has the job you dreamed of? Make an appointment to see them and ask for advice. If you don't know them, you can find out how they got their position.
• Your chosen field of study does not always "lead" you to your destination as a career. You can use your academic experience as a foundation but work in another field that interests you and can do well. A degree may be of more value (or less value) to an employer, depending on how important the industry is to the job. An engineer must be trained in engineering, but marketing or customer service can accept many different disciplines. In addition, medical schools, law schools, and some other programs generally do not require a bachelor's degree if candidates can pass the entrance exam and have taken related courses. Whatever people say, your choice of study may not create or destroy "non-stringent" careers or require a higher degree. Some employers hire employees with both hands-on training, and they look for bachelor's degrees just because they want to choose highly educated, persistent, self-sufficient, be able to train and grow in their working environment.