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What are some majors that are good for undecided students?
Should I just go in undecided? I'm just worried that if I do, I won't be able to transfer into a certain course later on if it's full. Majors relating to STEM appeal to me, but I'm pretty sure my understanding of math isn't strong enough for me to succeed in anything STEM related.
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Ivy Barry
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The advice I was given by my college counselor when having to choose a major was to read through the course catalog and highlight all of the classes that sounded interesting and sparked my interest. The program with the most classes that you find interesting or appealing will be the winner! Remember that you can always change your major, so explore all of the subjects that engage your curiosity.
Thank you for the advice.
raina
Danielle Rawles
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Hi Raina,
If you are planning to enter a college or university in their College of Letters & Sciences department, going in with an "Undecided" or "Undeclared" major is perfectly normal! Research your institution and develop a course plan for your first year(s) that include GE's (General Education Requirements) and elective courses that sound interesting to you (ex. introductory STEM courses). It's good to use the beginning of your college experience to satisfy some of your mandatory requirements and experiment with introductory-level courses to see what your specific interests and strengths are. If you are interested in STEM but not math, try life sciences or physical sciences. As a college student at UCLA, I was not interested in calculus, but I loved life sciences and statistics. Additionally, finding ways to get involved on your campus by joining clubs (ex. Women in STEM), study groups or contributing to STEM-related research are good ways to engage with STEM outside of the classroom while you are defining your interests and choosing a major.
If you are planning to enter a college or university in their College of Letters & Sciences department, going in with an "Undecided" or "Undeclared" major is perfectly normal! Research your institution and develop a course plan for your first year(s) that include GE's (General Education Requirements) and elective courses that sound interesting to you (ex. introductory STEM courses). It's good to use the beginning of your college experience to satisfy some of your mandatory requirements and experiment with introductory-level courses to see what your specific interests and strengths are. If you are interested in STEM but not math, try life sciences or physical sciences. As a college student at UCLA, I was not interested in calculus, but I loved life sciences and statistics. Additionally, finding ways to get involved on your campus by joining clubs (ex. Women in STEM), study groups or contributing to STEM-related research are good ways to engage with STEM outside of the classroom while you are defining your interests and choosing a major.
Thank you so much for the advice.
raina
RAVI REDDY
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Hello Raina,
There are many majors that are unrelated to Math - biological sciences, environmental sciences and others. These courses need only some basic math courses. You can join a college as undecided and explore all options working with students in other STEM majors, dept faculty, guidance counselors and others. Almost all students do have the exact same courses in the first 2 semesters anyway. You might be able to decide the major by second semester itself and start planning 3rd semester onwards towards your major. You concern about missing out on the major might come into play if you delay the decision beyond 3rd semesters.
Until then learn about the colleges you want to study at, the majors they offer, and the required course work they need to get there. You might be able to make the decision even earlier. Additionally, you can also change the majors fairly easily in the first few semesters.
There is a lot of news that the college admissions have reduced this year and colleges are scrambling to get students and are bending backwards to accommodate their requests. You are in a better time to get the major you want or negotiate what you want.
Best wishes.
There are many majors that are unrelated to Math - biological sciences, environmental sciences and others. These courses need only some basic math courses. You can join a college as undecided and explore all options working with students in other STEM majors, dept faculty, guidance counselors and others. Almost all students do have the exact same courses in the first 2 semesters anyway. You might be able to decide the major by second semester itself and start planning 3rd semester onwards towards your major. You concern about missing out on the major might come into play if you delay the decision beyond 3rd semesters.
Until then learn about the colleges you want to study at, the majors they offer, and the required course work they need to get there. You might be able to make the decision even earlier. Additionally, you can also change the majors fairly easily in the first few semesters.
There is a lot of news that the college admissions have reduced this year and colleges are scrambling to get students and are bending backwards to accommodate their requests. You are in a better time to get the major you want or negotiate what you want.
Best wishes.
Thank you so much!
raina
Nadia Nunez
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Hi Raina,
Even if you are not strong with math, you can always try the major related to STEM that you are the most interested in and you see yourself doing it in the future. You can always change majors later and most of the credits that you already took, could be accepted as elective credits for the new program.
Even if you are not strong with math, you can always try the major related to STEM that you are the most interested in and you see yourself doing it in the future. You can always change majors later and most of the credits that you already took, could be accepted as elective credits for the new program.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
raina
Baljit Gill
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Hi Raina,
If you are undecided its fine. It just takes a little time to get your feet wet as they say. Studying anything else apart from Math. Taking a science, technology or engineering courses are in great demand as well as mathematics. So taking anything else, apart from math is perfectly OK. The classes that you are taking would transfer over to any other course but before you do any transfer consult a advisor/ counselor. They would veer you in the right direction. There are many courses that you could take that don't require maths too. If you are stuck seek advise from the course director as well.
If you are undecided its fine. It just takes a little time to get your feet wet as they say. Studying anything else apart from Math. Taking a science, technology or engineering courses are in great demand as well as mathematics. So taking anything else, apart from math is perfectly OK. The classes that you are taking would transfer over to any other course but before you do any transfer consult a advisor/ counselor. They would veer you in the right direction. There are many courses that you could take that don't require maths too. If you are stuck seek advise from the course director as well.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
raina