#undeclared major

[littlebitarue]

Those moments when I am bored out of my mind in classes, I remember there is only three more days of sitting through these classes and I’m done for the semester and done with boring classes. Hopefully computer classes are more my forte next semester

[bettervenus]

Am I the only one who has no clue what to do with their life?

[collegesmarts]

I'm a junior in high school, and I'm really starting to evaluate my college options. I guess I'm fortunate to have this problem, but I have too many major interests (foreign language/cultural studies, studio art/fashion design, journalism/creative writing, and psychology). I know that's a mouthful. But I really don't know the best way to evaluate, combine, or figure out how I want to treat these subjects in college. Any tips or ideas?

There’s a lot of possibilities. My best advice is to just experiment.

These blogs might help you out:

How to pick the right college for you

The Major Choice: 5 Ways toFinding Your Degree Path

8 Questions to ask beforepicking a major

How important is your major foryour career?

Advice for Double Majors

But don’t stress out about it too much, you’re only in high school. Starting out college as an undecided major is not big deal.

[collegesmarts]

I am a freshman at the university of Alabama and my parents think just because I go to a big school that I'm going to be rich. But I don't even know what to major in! What would be a good major for someone who has no clue what they want to do in life. But hates blood and hates math?

Only you can pick the right major for you.

I could give you links to what Forbes or The Huffington Post says are the ‘hottest” or “most valuable” college degrees with the fastest job growth. But all those lists are going to say the same thing: pick a major within the medical, computer/technology, or business/finance/accounting industries. Which probably wouldn’t be helpful to  someone who hates blood and math.

My best advice is to experiment.

I know it’s difficult and scary, but just try as many things as you can. Make sure you’re really experiencing the classes though. Take note of what you like and don’t like about the classes. Which ones are exciting? Which ones are easy? Which ones are boring? Why are they boring?

Pay attention to your core classes. Do any of them seem interesting?They can help point you in the right direction.

You have plenty of time to figure things out. Don’t pick a major for money or please your parents. Go find your passion!

And you should check out these blogs:

The Major Choice: 5 Ways to Finding Your Degree Path8 Questions to ask before picking a majorMajor Dilemma: How important is your major for your career?

[collegesmarts]

I start college next fall and I honestly have no clue what I want to do; I'm starting off my freshman year undecided. I was thinking about Computer Sciences then changed to Psychology then just became undecided all together. I want to at least have an idea of what I want to do. I've tried a few of those online quizzes but nothing seems to be helping. Any tips or advice?

Don’t worry that those quizzes don’t seem helpful, the true test of finding your career path happens once you actually get to college… in real time… not online. Online quizzes put you into a box and limit your choices.

Your freshmen/sophomore year is mostly for getting those pesky core classes out of the way. You don’t really HAVE to declare a major until the end of sophomore year at most colleges anyway. And it’s okay to switch majors a couple of times before then, too!

College is a time to experiment. Take a few classes that interest you (like psychology or computer science) and see how you like them. Even if you end up not majoring in them, they will probably count as an elective or some other requirement and won’t be a complete waste of time/money. But talk to your adviser about that before registering. Take this time to explore what makes you happy! One way to experiment, but save money, is to take a couple of random courses you’re interested in at a community/junior college the summer before freshmen year.

Visiting the career services center on campus is another good way to help make a decision about your major.

Here’s a few of our blogs I think you will find useful:

8 Questions to ask before picking a major

How important is your major for your career?

7 Things I wish I knew before freshman year

Top 9 Freshman Fears (scroll toward the bottom for the part about choosing a major)

[nintendo-360]

I have far too many interests.

I'm interested in Middle/Secondary Education, English, Spanish, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Music, Literature, Feminism, Theology, Non-profit work And sometime eventually when I'm in college I'll have to pick a major. you guys.

[rococohotcocoa]

why is it so hard for people to understand the fact that having an undeclared major is not a problem? honestly, i have no idea what im trying to do, but that doesnt mean that im lazy or that there is anything wrong with me. it just means that i dont want to rush into anything so im making the choice to not make a decision right now. some people just dont understand this because there is a stigma attached to it for some reason.

[yorkulife]

need an advice please so ive been admitted for undeclared LAPS. i now changed my mind and wanna do international studies. do you think i should enroll in to undeclared courses and pay its fees THEN apply for the program change right away? or do i wait until august and change my program when i arrive to canada at the admissions office thing?

Well undeclared means you can take any courses you like in first year so you actually take the courses for international studies if you want by following their academic calendar. 

I would check the program change website for more info, but it’s really up to you. 

-M