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How and when were you certain that you had to switch majors?
Did you feel like you were giving up? Or did you feel like you were finally going somewhere?
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Jolene one of the biggest parts of your college experience is choosing what you want to study for the next four years. Choosing a major can be one of the biggest decisions you make in your young adulthood. However, let’s say you made a decision that you thought was a good idea but now are not exactly too fond of. You feel stuck and cornered, and you feel as though you made an irreversible choice. Luckily, there is an option to switch your major to something you feel more comfortable studying. Is it worth switching your major? Is it too late to switch?
When originally making a decision on which major you wanted to study, remember you made this decision between the measly ages of 17 and 19 years – years where your brain hasn’t even been fully developed. Attending college at the start is a great way to expose yourself to outside opportunities in which you may have had a limited view from where you grew up, and this may help you discover what you truly want to do. A major switch is a positive sign of growth development and a positive change in perspective of a pathway. This time in college is not meant to be a straight road, and you’ll take many different paths before you find the path that is for you.
Hope this was helpful Jolene
NEVER force yourself into a major you don’t like. You should keep in mind that it is possible to get into a career that’s different from your major. But, if you aren’t enjoying what you’re learning about, it’s time to shake it up.
NEVER pick a job because you think it would make someone else happy, and never pick your major this way either. If you chose your major and ignored your other passions to pursue it, it is time to reflect.
If you are curious about a certain field, research your university’s options to get a step closer to exploring that field. Immerse yourself in different types of environments and don’t hold yourself back from exploring different options.
When originally making a decision on which major you wanted to study, remember you made this decision between the measly ages of 17 and 19 years – years where your brain hasn’t even been fully developed. Attending college at the start is a great way to expose yourself to outside opportunities in which you may have had a limited view from where you grew up, and this may help you discover what you truly want to do. A major switch is a positive sign of growth development and a positive change in perspective of a pathway. This time in college is not meant to be a straight road, and you’ll take many different paths before you find the path that is for you.
Hope this was helpful Jolene
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Jolene, In most situations, undergraduate students can switch their major easily. Enjoy the journey.
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David’s Answer
Choosing to change your Major can feel like a huge step. Remember, the key to your decision is finding what truly brings YOU joy. Here are some friendly pointers to help you navigate this big decision:
* Identify what you love doing and whether it brings you happiness.
* Regularly chat with your career counselor. They can help you find a good fit based on what you enjoy and what you don't.
* It's completely okay to want to change your major.
* Connect with people who are already working in the field of your current major. Their experiences can help you decide if it's something you'd like to do.
* Building connections with mentors and coaches can guide you through the process of changing your college major.
* Take your time to understand and make sense of the advice you receive.
Wishing you nothing but success on your journey!
* Identify what you love doing and whether it brings you happiness.
* Regularly chat with your career counselor. They can help you find a good fit based on what you enjoy and what you don't.
* It's completely okay to want to change your major.
* Connect with people who are already working in the field of your current major. Their experiences can help you decide if it's something you'd like to do.
* Building connections with mentors and coaches can guide you through the process of changing your college major.
* Take your time to understand and make sense of the advice you receive.
Wishing you nothing but success on your journey!
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Atul’s Answer
How can you recognize the need to change your major?
1) You're consistently underperforming or barely scraping by in key courses for your major.
2) You find yourself dreading class, either due to an uninspiring professor or a lack of interest in the course material.
3) You discover that job opportunities in your field are scarce or don't offer enough income to support basic needs.
4) You're not taking enough classes to maintain full-time student status because you're finding it difficult to keep up.
5) Lastly, your chosen major is causing you stress, resulting in loss of sleep or even nightmares.
I've spent my career in Software Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, and despite struggling in some subjects like EE-101, I never doubted my ability to succeed.
The sooner you identify what's right for you, the quicker you'll be on your path to success.
Every year in college is crucial. The cost of education may vary from country to country, but time is the most valuable resource. It's essential to recognize the need for change and act promptly.
1) You're consistently underperforming or barely scraping by in key courses for your major.
2) You find yourself dreading class, either due to an uninspiring professor or a lack of interest in the course material.
3) You discover that job opportunities in your field are scarce or don't offer enough income to support basic needs.
4) You're not taking enough classes to maintain full-time student status because you're finding it difficult to keep up.
5) Lastly, your chosen major is causing you stress, resulting in loss of sleep or even nightmares.
I've spent my career in Software Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, and despite struggling in some subjects like EE-101, I never doubted my ability to succeed.
The sooner you identify what's right for you, the quicker you'll be on your path to success.
Every year in college is crucial. The cost of education may vary from country to country, but time is the most valuable resource. It's essential to recognize the need for change and act promptly.
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Mahi’s Answer
If you are thoroughly not enjoying it and want a change in pace. If you are failing classes and feel like you would enjoy a different career more or are not interested in the post-grad. Do what makes you happy.
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Rian’s Answer
Hi Jolene
Switching my major honestly felt relieving. Normally if you want to switch, subconsiusly you aren't happy with something and you know there's something out there that can potentially make you happier. Given how short life is, it's definitely worth it to pursue what you think might make you happy. Even if it doesn't work out, you at least won't have any regrets.
Switching my major honestly felt relieving. Normally if you want to switch, subconsiusly you aren't happy with something and you know there's something out there that can potentially make you happier. Given how short life is, it's definitely worth it to pursue what you think might make you happy. Even if it doesn't work out, you at least won't have any regrets.
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Alister’s Answer
Hey Jolene, I can tell you a personal story which may be useful. I started undergraduate business, majoring in accounting and management systems and kept it up for three years. In the fourth year I switched to computer science, my hobby and passion. In the summer break I took a programming job, which was difficult and interesting so I kept the job for a year before planning to return to university to finish with a computer science degree.
Over the course of the year, I realised that it wasn't business I hated, but university, and I wanted a career, and not programming.
The short of it is that I went back to university, finished my business degree, jamming as much advanced computer science in as possible, but it took me five years in total to get it all done. I got work in consulting and I don't regret any of it - I was growing up.
Over the course of the year, I realised that it wasn't business I hated, but university, and I wanted a career, and not programming.
The short of it is that I went back to university, finished my business degree, jamming as much advanced computer science in as possible, but it took me five years in total to get it all done. I got work in consulting and I don't regret any of it - I was growing up.
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Emmanuel’s Answer
Hello Jolene,
I just want to tell you that, the great and wonderful thing is to choose and do something that you love and very appreciate.
Try to major in a field that you love, it may be Mathematics, Design, Computer Science, Literature etc
You have to know precisely where you go, what will be your future job and long term goals.
Find something that you love, do it, work hard on it, and NEVER GIVE UP.
For "winners never quit" and I am certain that you are a winner.
In brief, find a field you love, major in it and never give up
Okay, Jolene
Have a good career and God bless you
I just want to tell you that, the great and wonderful thing is to choose and do something that you love and very appreciate.
Try to major in a field that you love, it may be Mathematics, Design, Computer Science, Literature etc
You have to know precisely where you go, what will be your future job and long term goals.
Find something that you love, do it, work hard on it, and NEVER GIVE UP.
For "winners never quit" and I am certain that you are a winner.
In brief, find a field you love, major in it and never give up
Okay, Jolene
Have a good career and God bless you
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Sean’s Answer
For me, when I started taking my core major classes (Industrial Engineering), I found I did not like the subject matter we were learning and could not imagine taking 2 more years of classes in that field. As such, I talked with my school advisor, a friend older than me who was further along in the same major, and my parents before changing my major. I also spent time outlining what the change meant course wise to better understand the impact of the change as it pertained to my targeted graduation date.