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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Different people have different interests. That's reason the colleges offer wife range of courses. The mist important is to find out what you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Yoga Dwi’s Answer
1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
🧑💻 Computer Science – Top-ranked at UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine.
⚙️ Engineering – UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UCLA, and UC Davis have strong programs in electrical, mechanical, bioengineering, and aerospace.
🧪 Biology & Pre-Med – UC San Diego, UCLA, and UC Davis are great for biological sciences, neuroscience, and pre-med pathways.
🔬 Psychology – Popular across all UCs, with strong programs at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Davis.
2. Business & Economics
💼 Business Administration – UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business is highly competitive. UC Irvine and UC Riverside also offer strong business programs.
📊 Economics – UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Davis have top-ranked economics departments.
3. Social Sciences & Humanities
⚖️ Political Science & Law – UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego are strong in public policy, government, and law-related fields.
🌍 Sociology & Anthropology – UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara have top-ranked programs.
📝 English & Communications – Popular at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara.
4. Arts & Media
🎭 Film & Media Studies – UC Los Angeles and UC Santa Barbara are known for film, digital media, and journalism.
🎨 Design & Fine Arts – UC Davis and UC Irvine have strong studio art and design programs.
🧑💻 Computer Science – Top-ranked at UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine.
⚙️ Engineering – UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UCLA, and UC Davis have strong programs in electrical, mechanical, bioengineering, and aerospace.
🧪 Biology & Pre-Med – UC San Diego, UCLA, and UC Davis are great for biological sciences, neuroscience, and pre-med pathways.
🔬 Psychology – Popular across all UCs, with strong programs at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Davis.
2. Business & Economics
💼 Business Administration – UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business is highly competitive. UC Irvine and UC Riverside also offer strong business programs.
📊 Economics – UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Davis have top-ranked economics departments.
3. Social Sciences & Humanities
⚖️ Political Science & Law – UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego are strong in public policy, government, and law-related fields.
🌍 Sociology & Anthropology – UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara have top-ranked programs.
📝 English & Communications – Popular at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara.
4. Arts & Media
🎭 Film & Media Studies – UC Los Angeles and UC Santa Barbara are known for film, digital media, and journalism.
🎨 Design & Fine Arts – UC Davis and UC Irvine have strong studio art and design programs.
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Rafael’s Answer
Hi Alexander,
The popularity of college majors varies by institution, but some consistently rank high due to their broad applicability and strong career prospects. Business Administration is versatile, covering management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Psychology offers insights into human behavior for careers in counseling, therapy, research, and HR. Biology is chosen for healthcare, research, or environmental science careers. Computer Science is in demand for programming, software development, AI, and cybersecurity. Engineering spans mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical disciplines, appealing to problem-solvers and innovators. Whichever you choose is a good option!
The popularity of college majors varies by institution, but some consistently rank high due to their broad applicability and strong career prospects. Business Administration is versatile, covering management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Psychology offers insights into human behavior for careers in counseling, therapy, research, and HR. Biology is chosen for healthcare, research, or environmental science careers. Computer Science is in demand for programming, software development, AI, and cybersecurity. Engineering spans mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical disciplines, appealing to problem-solvers and innovators. Whichever you choose is a good option!
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Thomas’s Answer
Being fully transparent here. Don't go into a field because it's "popular." If you don't like what you're doing, it won't matter how "popular" the field is- you will hate your work. Go into something you're INTERESTED in. If you like STEM go into STEM. If you like art then go into art. Popularity contests end in high school. Worry more about what you're interested in, and where you want to go to school.