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Aricin
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what majors should i look into for college?
im a junior in highschool and im getting closer and closer to the college life. #arts #career-path
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Carolyn Lyons
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Think about the things you like to do and start there. You'd be surprised to find how many unique and career opportunities are out there. As you think about college, explore liberal arts colleges - they provide a well rounded education and often spark inspiration.
Karen Jenkins Montgomery
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I agree with Carolyn that considering what you like to do and how you like to spend your time is a great place to start! I recently read an article that outlined six tips to help students choose a major (https://www.newswise.com/articles/six-tips-to-help-students-choose-a-major). It recommends you consider your strengths and where you are likely to be successful. What have you liked studying in high school so far? Have you had summer jobs or volunteer experiences you've enjoyed?
It can also be helpful to start exploring careers that combine your passions with your strengths. Enjoying what you do and being successful at it go hand-in-hand so you want to make sure it's a career that has long-term fulfillment in mind. Since graduating college myself I've learned about careers that I had no idea even existed, so spending a little time thinking about it and doing some research can really open up options you may not have considered. If your school has a guidance counselor or career advisor, leverage them for ideas and resources that can help you as well.
If there are fields you are interested in, look to create contacts who currently work in those areas (friends' parents, relatives, neighbors, etc.) and talk with them about what they like/dislike about their jobs. Is there something they wish they had known before entering into that profession? What course of study do they recommend if you are interested in their field?
Last, but not least, as you explore different career options, be sure to look into the earning potential for each. While money is not always the most important factor, college is a big financial investment. Payscale.com is a resource that can help with this as a starting point. Pay should not be the only consideration, your long-term satisfaction and quality of life are important as well, but it can't hurt to be fully informed as you consider your future opportunities. Best of luck to you!
It can also be helpful to start exploring careers that combine your passions with your strengths. Enjoying what you do and being successful at it go hand-in-hand so you want to make sure it's a career that has long-term fulfillment in mind. Since graduating college myself I've learned about careers that I had no idea even existed, so spending a little time thinking about it and doing some research can really open up options you may not have considered. If your school has a guidance counselor or career advisor, leverage them for ideas and resources that can help you as well.
If there are fields you are interested in, look to create contacts who currently work in those areas (friends' parents, relatives, neighbors, etc.) and talk with them about what they like/dislike about their jobs. Is there something they wish they had known before entering into that profession? What course of study do they recommend if you are interested in their field?
Last, but not least, as you explore different career options, be sure to look into the earning potential for each. While money is not always the most important factor, college is a big financial investment. Payscale.com is a resource that can help with this as a starting point. Pay should not be the only consideration, your long-term satisfaction and quality of life are important as well, but it can't hurt to be fully informed as you consider your future opportunities. Best of luck to you!
Grace Rainwater
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I agree as well with Carolyn and Karen! Following your passions is a great place to start! But also as you learn more about different careers you may find passions you never knew you had so it is great to be open to different opportunities! Best of luck to you as well!