NO COLLEGE MAJOR DECLARED. Pick One Now: Here's How
So your mom won't get off your back because you haven't declared your major yet. But you're thinking, "I'm 19 or 20ish. How am I supposed to decide what I want to do for the rest of my life?" Well there's two truths here: 1. You have to pick a major. 2. It's not forever. The average person changes jobs something like once every 5 years (statistics are debatable), and the majority of people aren't working in the field of their college degree. Not to say that you should pick any old program at your college. If you think about it, talk about it, maybe you'll figure something out. Here's some hints on picking one:
1. Think about your strengths
Write out your best abilities and skills. Then think about the general areas where these could be applied, such as science, business, art, social science, math, etc.
2. Think about your likes and dislikes
Recognize these sorts of things: Cubical environment VS. Manual labor, Change VS. Static environment, Rural VS. Urban application, Deadline flexibility VS. Rigidity, Product VS. Service orientation, etc. Determine which you like better and apply it to a major's career possibilities.
3. Think about mobility and job advancement
Where can you transition with your degree? First of all, is this important to you? If not, scratch this. If it is, then establish what the procedure is for advancement, and how you can achieve it. For example, exams in your field can qualify you for more advanced duties (and a salary increase!). This is true of engineers.
4. Think about long term goals or aspirations
Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? Have you always wanted to have your own office, open a Chipolte/McDonalds/Jimmy Johns or start your own bakery? Do you want to learn another language and live in a foreign country? Think about how you can do this and what's the best major to equip you with the necessary skills. Remember, there are an infinite amount of ways to get anywhere!
5. Take introductory courses
Give any and all subjects a chance. These classes can give you a taste of the subject and its sub-fields. You liking the class/subject = Win. Maybe even talk to your professor about jobs or career paths within the field.
6. Talk about it with someone that knows you.
This person can help tell you what you're good at. They can make suggestions that you could research further. Maybe they have experience or knowledge of fields you're not even aware of. This person can also help you rationalize.
Relax. You'll figure it out.
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