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marie
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How can I successfully transfer out of state?
I am currently about to begin my first year at Sowela Technical Community College studying information systems technology. I have been considering switching my focus to something less specific like general studies but I am unsure. Please help lol any advice is appreciated.
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Sasha Joogoolsingh
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Hello Marie,
I strongly suggest you have a chat with your career advisors. They're there to help guide you in the right direction. Picking a major is a big decision and it's totally normal to feel a bit lost about which way to go. A General Studies degree might not seem like it points to a specific job, but it does have some great advantages. Here are a few things to think about:
1. Wide-Ranging Knowledge: With a General Studies degree, you'll learn about a lot of different subjects. This can be really useful in jobs where you need to know a little bit about a lot of things.
2. Building Skills: Even though a General Studies degree doesn't focus on one particular area, you'll still pick up important skills like problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. These skills can be used in lots of different careers.
3. Time to Explore: If you're not quite sure what career you want to pursue, a General Studies degree gives you a chance to try out different subjects and see what you like before you have to make a final decision.
4. Stepping Stone to Further Study: A General Studies degree can be a great starting point if you decide to do more study later on. Lots of postgraduate courses are happy to take students who have done a broad undergraduate degree.
5. Making Connections: The people you meet at college can be really important for your future career. By building a network of friends, teachers, and professionals, you'll open up lots of different opportunities.
6. Value for Time & Money: You want to make sure you're spending your time and money on something that's going to help you in your career.
With all this in mind, you need to think about your future goals and whether a General Studies degree will help you achieve them. If you've got a specific job in mind that needs a certain degree, you might want to think about how you can transfer credits or do more study in that area.
In the end, the worth of a General Studies degree comes down to how you use the skills and knowledge you've gained. It's never too late to follow your interests and passions, even if you're nearly finished with your current course. Try talking to academic advisors, career counselors, or professionals in the areas you're interested in to get more information and help you make the best decision for your future.
Wishing you all the best!
I strongly suggest you have a chat with your career advisors. They're there to help guide you in the right direction. Picking a major is a big decision and it's totally normal to feel a bit lost about which way to go. A General Studies degree might not seem like it points to a specific job, but it does have some great advantages. Here are a few things to think about:
1. Wide-Ranging Knowledge: With a General Studies degree, you'll learn about a lot of different subjects. This can be really useful in jobs where you need to know a little bit about a lot of things.
2. Building Skills: Even though a General Studies degree doesn't focus on one particular area, you'll still pick up important skills like problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. These skills can be used in lots of different careers.
3. Time to Explore: If you're not quite sure what career you want to pursue, a General Studies degree gives you a chance to try out different subjects and see what you like before you have to make a final decision.
4. Stepping Stone to Further Study: A General Studies degree can be a great starting point if you decide to do more study later on. Lots of postgraduate courses are happy to take students who have done a broad undergraduate degree.
5. Making Connections: The people you meet at college can be really important for your future career. By building a network of friends, teachers, and professionals, you'll open up lots of different opportunities.
6. Value for Time & Money: You want to make sure you're spending your time and money on something that's going to help you in your career.
With all this in mind, you need to think about your future goals and whether a General Studies degree will help you achieve them. If you've got a specific job in mind that needs a certain degree, you might want to think about how you can transfer credits or do more study in that area.
In the end, the worth of a General Studies degree comes down to how you use the skills and knowledge you've gained. It's never too late to follow your interests and passions, even if you're nearly finished with your current course. Try talking to academic advisors, career counselors, or professionals in the areas you're interested in to get more information and help you make the best decision for your future.
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
marie
You're welcome! Best of luck!
Sasha Joogoolsingh
Michelle M.
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Hello, Marie !
It is fine if you are undecided for a major at this time. Give it some time. I would highly not advise majoring in anything non-specific such as what you've mentioned or Liberal Arts. These degrees do not focus on anything so they are sort of weak when competing in the job market. For now, just take your required core courses your first semester and think about what you'd like to major in and be ready to declare a major at the beginning of your junior year.
I have left a link for you below to read about all of the programs offered at your college. There is a lot to choose from. But like I said, give it some time. Since it is a two year college, maybe try to figure out a major by the end of your first semester so that you can earn an Associates Degree and graduate and than transfer to a four year college. As for transferring out of state, it isn't a matter of success, just transfer to the college you want to attend. You will have to pay out of state tuition and before you transfer, have someone at your college explain to you what courses transfer over to the new school.
Again, major in something that you can build a career on. Even if you have to take a gap in your attendance at college to decide a major it may be worth it because your degree is an important investment. Also keep in mind that IT is a wonderful career and I suggest that you give it a try. It will benefit you greatly to have your Associates Degree in IT rather than something non-specific.
I wish you all the best in your first semester and beyond !
PROGRAMS/MAJORS AT SOWELA TECHNICAL COLLEGE https://www.sowela.edu/programs/
It is fine if you are undecided for a major at this time. Give it some time. I would highly not advise majoring in anything non-specific such as what you've mentioned or Liberal Arts. These degrees do not focus on anything so they are sort of weak when competing in the job market. For now, just take your required core courses your first semester and think about what you'd like to major in and be ready to declare a major at the beginning of your junior year.
I have left a link for you below to read about all of the programs offered at your college. There is a lot to choose from. But like I said, give it some time. Since it is a two year college, maybe try to figure out a major by the end of your first semester so that you can earn an Associates Degree and graduate and than transfer to a four year college. As for transferring out of state, it isn't a matter of success, just transfer to the college you want to attend. You will have to pay out of state tuition and before you transfer, have someone at your college explain to you what courses transfer over to the new school.
Again, major in something that you can build a career on. Even if you have to take a gap in your attendance at college to decide a major it may be worth it because your degree is an important investment. Also keep in mind that IT is a wonderful career and I suggest that you give it a try. It will benefit you greatly to have your Associates Degree in IT rather than something non-specific.
I wish you all the best in your first semester and beyond !
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Diane Frazier
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Diane’s Answer
Hi Marie! I hope you're having a good time during your first year! This year is good for you to explore, and find the you you want to be. Ask around and see what classes your co-eds are taking. IT is a great place to start and finish a college journey. There are so many different IT roads you can travel on in this journey such as Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Computer Science, and Computer Programming, and from there you can go into many different professions. Not only being computer-based. Such as Healthcare, Criminal Justice, Environmental Biology and so much more. So to answer the question should you go to general studies or stay with IT I think it is pretty clear that staying with IT would benefit you so much more in the long wrong. Even if you don't go the IT route with a BA in IT get the AA in IT and build upon it, it will look good to your employers. I hope this helps some. And have fun life is short !!!
Thanks for your encouragement!
marie