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Deondra
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How do I know if I'm choosing the right major?
What if I have a passion for multiple things? #buddism #college-major
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Malavika Chugh
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Hi,
Most freshmen are in the same boat as you! A lot of universities offer basic/general requirement courses for freshmen so you could start off with those as you're deciding what you're passionate about. There is also a lot of flexibility around which electives you can pick, so I would suggest going after what you find interesting. If that doesn't work, the process of elimination has always helped me. I always knew I wasn't interested in pursuing any science or literature courses, so that helped me narrow down the choices.
Having a lot of passions is a great thing, and you can always consider doing a double major, or get some minors under your belt. For next steps, I would recommend talking to as many people as possible - seniors in your school, career counselors, go for networking events with professionals in the field etc. It's helpful to know what opportunities are out there for all of your interests which can help you make a good decision.
In my personal opinion, at the end of the day, you are not limited by your college major. Some majors like Economics, Psychology, Sociology, English give you the freedom to pursue pretty much any field after you graduate. So take your time making your decision!
Most freshmen are in the same boat as you! A lot of universities offer basic/general requirement courses for freshmen so you could start off with those as you're deciding what you're passionate about. There is also a lot of flexibility around which electives you can pick, so I would suggest going after what you find interesting. If that doesn't work, the process of elimination has always helped me. I always knew I wasn't interested in pursuing any science or literature courses, so that helped me narrow down the choices.
Having a lot of passions is a great thing, and you can always consider doing a double major, or get some minors under your belt. For next steps, I would recommend talking to as many people as possible - seniors in your school, career counselors, go for networking events with professionals in the field etc. It's helpful to know what opportunities are out there for all of your interests which can help you make a good decision.
In my personal opinion, at the end of the day, you are not limited by your college major. Some majors like Economics, Psychology, Sociology, English give you the freedom to pursue pretty much any field after you graduate. So take your time making your decision!
David Ferraro Jr.
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Deondra,
Picking a major is a tough choice. It is okay if you don't know yet! Some colleges don't require you to choose a major right away. Definitely consider a state school like UNC, or another large school that has a wide variety of options for you. college-major
Picking a major is a tough choice. It is okay if you don't know yet! Some colleges don't require you to choose a major right away. Definitely consider a state school like UNC, or another large school that has a wide variety of options for you. college-major
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Try an Interdisciplinary, Liberal Studies, or General Studies major, that will let you combine multiple interests. Or an Individually Designed major that you can even name yourself.