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Is there a way to choose a major without limiting many capabilities?

I can see myself doing many things with a chance of creating different method, yet I struggle with sticking to just one. I'm interested in having any lifestyle that's flexible, but how can I it seems that majors only stick to one choice.

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Paul’s Answer

There is one possibility, and that is a major in General Studies. (Bachelors in General Studies).

This particular major focuses on many subject areas, everything to social sciences, to humanities, natural sciences, writing and English skills.

So, in this major you will take a particular number of credits, in each area in order to complete the major requirements.

It seems to fit the description of what you are describing, a sort of decathlon major, where you do not specialize in one thing, but take a variety of courses, in different subject areas, to meet a major degree requirements.
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Keyston’s Answer

I get where you're coming from. Even without college, I've found that focusing on your strengths and interests can open up various opportunities. My role as a maintenance supervisor lets me wear different hats, which aligns with my flexible lifestyle. You can explore majors that align with your versatile skills or look for careers like mine where adaptability is key.
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Trevor’s Answer

You can do a lot of things with just general education from a college. Your major doesn't necessarily tie you down to a specific set of jobs to choose from in the market. There are plenty of graduates that end up following a different path in their careers outside of their intended major. Maybe instead try to find a major that fits the careers that interest you the most. That way, you at least have a good starting point with a large set of careers that you could see yourself going into, giving yourself the most options within your major while also having the education of a college grad education.
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Alan’s Answer

It should be possible. Even if you do begin in a particular major, you are usually allowed elective classes through which you can explore other interests. But there's no requirement that you choose a major right off the bat. You might not want to wait too long, since classes you take while exploring your interests might not count toward your ultimate major, but you owe yourself the opportunity to explore nonetheless, in which case you can start in Liberal Arts. The required classes in the first couple of semesters are likely to count in almost any major, so start with a few of them and sprinkle in a couple of electives relevant to your most likely career choice(s). I might also explore surveys like those offered on MyPlan.com to help you narrow the field. And remember, you're young. As long as time and money permit, there's absolutely nothing wrong with making u-turns later on if better options avail themselves. It's your life and future.
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