What is the best way for an undeclared student to discover options for a college major?
This fall, I will be attending a four-year #university , but I have not declared a #major yet. I have diverse interests, so I would like to #explore my options before I decide on a major. What would be the best way to discover my options and learn about new things in order to find the right major for me? #college
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Edith Muller
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Jill Melvin
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Ashley’s Answer
For me, I did not choose my major until my sophomore year of college. There are so many great areas to focus on that it can be so hard to make a choice! There were a few things that I did to help make the decision. When I thought I figured out the right direction, I shadowed someone in that career. For instance, I thought that I wanted to be a physical therapist so I shadowed one at our local hospital. After experiencing it for a couple of hours and discussing what the day looked like, I decided that it was not for me! I did an unpaid Marketing internship at a symphony and it solidified that is the direction I wanted to go. To get to the point of "figuring it out," I talked to a lot of people just as others have stated. Shadowing and internships were game changers for me! Good luck!