Career questions tagged college-major
During their college education, students must declare a major or a focus area of study. Choosing a college major can be difficult if you are unsure about what you are passionate in. It is common for students to change their majors more than once throughout the... Read more Show less
What math class should I take in high school if I want to major in psychology in college?
I want to major in psych and I don't know what math class to take right now. I've taken both algebras, geometry, and I am currently taking honors pre-calc
What's a rough draft of my next years in education if I want to be a dermatologist and what should I know?
I'm currently a freshman in community college and just switched my major to Biology to pursue dermatology. I want to transfer to UCLA after community college, but there isn't much info on what my career pathway would look like in dermatology starting off at community college.
If it is a single degree, will it lead to a master's or doctoral degree? What about dual degrees?
I am thinking dual degrees, economics/business and political science
What are some extracurriculars so I can get into a top school like stanford for computer science/somputer engineering?
I am a sophmore in highschool in the San Diego area and I am into computer engineering.
What are the best extracurriculars to do as a business major?
I want to do something I can start now and be good enough after a year to put onto my college apps.
How to succeed in your major?
I want to major in neuropsych and I am unsure about what I can do to succeed in this field
how do i become a pediatric nurse do i only need an associates degree? also why is it so much harder to get into colleges as a nursing major ?
i really want to attend a 4 year college, but my gpa is only a 3.4, so it makes my options extremely limited if i want to major in nursing
Is it possible to switch Majors in College right away after you get in?
Is it possible to get in to a top college as a Linguistic Major and switch to Computer Science?
How to Ask My Ochem Professor for Leniency?
Hi, I don’t know if this is the right place to ask, but I really need advice. I’m currently failing Organic Chemistry, but I’m only a few points away from passing. This semester has been really hard for me, both academically and personally. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to bargain with my professor or what I can do to improve my situation. Has anyone been in a similar position? Is it worth reaching out to my professor to explain my circumstances and see if there’s anything I can do to make up the points? I’d really appreciate any advice on how to handle this. Thanks in advance for your help!
Will it be hard to double major when I get to college?
I'm in 9th and I want to double major in college. I want to get my business degree and my education degree But I'm nervous its gonna be to hard for me to handle.
How do I win in a debate when I don't have any supporting information like, statistics?
My team is assigned to a case that we have absolutely no idea where to find any supporting data(unless we include our experiences).
Are There Free College Classes That Can Be Transferred to a 4-Year University?
Hi everyone, I know this might sound like a silly question, but are there any free (or really cheap) online college classes that could potentially be transferred to a 4-year university? I know it might sound too good to be true, but I’m really curious. I’m considering taking some Wintermester classes, but I’m not sure where to take them without paying too much. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
What major should I apply with?
Hi, I'm in 11th grade and I am unsure on what major path to follow. Im conflicted between computer science and accounting. I am more determined to achieve success in my future job and am not sure which will provide the most support. Throughout high schoolI have mostly focused on CS. Im not CRAZY about it I do enjoy it. Accounting on the other hand I just did some research and it seemed intriguing and the jobs looked promising. How do I know what majors to aply for colleges? Because some will be difficult than others. Im also open doing another major like Aerospace
How do I know if I'm on the right track?
I am currently studying in one of the most prestigious university in my country and I am enrolled in a program wherein i did not want. I took the opportunity since the passing rate of this institution is very high, and i ended up realizing that this program isn't meant for me. So i decided to drop one of the major courses and decided i am going to shift next semester to BA Communication. What I'm afraid of is that I might make the same mistake twice and I'm currently in a point of my life wherein i do not know what i want; but i do need money. And I'm afraid that this program might not have as much opportunity as my current one (math). I have always believed/convinced myself that i am a STEM person. However i haven't realized until recently that what i want is to speak in large crowds, to inspire, and create stories that connects with people. And I have always wondered will this program sustain myself and my family in the future? Is it worth risking my future for something/ a course that i actually want to pursue? Please enlighten me.
What education and major would I have to do to work in Child Protective Services?
I have always wanted to work with kids and though some might not see this as a good way to I like the idea that I would be able to help children with my work. I have researched social work and have picked to either become a social worker at a school or hospitality or work for CPS. Though I know some might say it does take an emotional toll on some I also don't want to just teach kids but also help them with other problems such as ones that may occur in this line of work. Overall I really just want to know if either of these two careers are majorly different when it comes to education and other factors such as pay, work load, hours and more.
I love my major BUT ?
I love anthropology, i enjoy my classes and i really want to go through with it. I want to become a forensic anthropologist but everything is cultural. Im interested in the biology part. Im scared to double major, i already have a forensic studies minor. Im just worried that everything im taking is too cultural or like sociology-esce and it isn’t enough for what i want. I want STEM. What do i do??
What does the work environment look like when working as a social worker in a hospital or school.?
I want to work with children so I am deciding if I want to be a social worker for a hospital or school. But I also wonder how a day to day would look like. I have talked with the few social workers I know but most of them work for the state rather then the field I want to go to though it might be the same I still want to know in what ways its different and what could be similar with work load, hours and more.
What should I major in If I want to be a criminal lawyer ?
I'm in 9th grade and really want to be a criminal lawyer when I grow up. I'm still thinking about what schools to go to after highschool.
What jobs work with young children besides teaching in a school?
Though I would like to work with young kids the more I go to organizations and other non-profits most are about teaching in school. Though I feel it wouldn't be a bad job as I have had hands on experience with teaching kids at 1st grade and below. I would also like to have other options to experience and look into.
What types of majors or fields work with children?
I'm in 9th grade in California and hoping to get knowledge about what field I should research and work toward because I have volunteered in many organisations and hope to get more knowledge past those close to me.
Is it okay to not know what you want to do as a career?
As a senior in high school, I've reached the point where I have to start applying to colleges. But I don't know what I want to do with my life. When I first came to the U.S, all my peers seem to be ready for college and already know what they want to do in life. It still scares me that my academics won't matter if I don't have a clear career path I want to pursue. I have interest in a lot of career paths right now but unlike my peers, I have not decided on one yet. I even planned on picking the one that pays the most but my mom told me to pick one that will make me happy. I'm scared to go to college with no decided major or career path in mind.
What is the educational path for an athletic trainer?
I'm a junior looking into majoring in sports medicine. What is the educational path to become a certified athletic trainer? How long does it take from college to being fully qualified for the field? Why do some schools have 2 year programs and some are 5 years?
What fields are there in criminal justice, and what degrees get you there?
I'm a high school student who's stumped on what field of criminal justice I want to work to become a part of. What I'm looking for is a job with a fairly consistent schedule, decent pay, and involves crime. Bringing justice is what motivates me to work in this area, so every field sounds interesting to me. Criminal law, forensic science, CSI, policing, etc. I would love to hear any advice or stories about any field. I'm still undecided, so I just want to see the options. Even if they're hard.
CSIs, how often are you called into work after your shift ?
I'm a highschool student who wants to work in criminal justice in the future, and CSI sounds very interesting to me. But from what I've heard, you have to get up even when you're off-shift, work overtime, and have a very inconsistent schedule with minimal sleep. It's important to me that I'll have time to sleep and exercise after work, and that routine being disturbed sometimes is manageable. But I haven't heard about how often it would get disturbed, so I'm starting to think CSI might not be right for me.
Is the NEP in India that badly implemented?-Asking for opinion from everyone who has knowledge about the new NEP of Indian government.
Hi. I am a 10th standard cbse student in India. I recently heard about the implementation of the new NEP in Kerala from a college professor and it's worrisome. Students are forced to study a minor which is not of their choice and may be completely unrelated to their major and the career path they wish to follow, for example a student who majored in politics was forced to study physics and chemistry, two subjects she hated, as minor in college when she never studied them in 11th or 12th... Similarly, the classes are poorly organized students may have the classes of two subjects they have at the same time, and thus end up missing one. No one is able to do anything about it. Also sometimes students with a subject as major are forced to stand outside for attendence because there isn't enough place for students of majors and minors to sit together.... Current college students of India, Is this true? Is the state of the new NEP so bad in other States or is it properly organized?
Should I major in Graphic Design?
I'm very interested in the arts and I'm wondering: Would I find any success in majoring in graphic design in college? #college #design #career
What is important for me to do, in order to get selected to Columbia University?
By this question of mine I mean to what type of volunteer activities should I give my time and what subject in school is really important for me if I want to study Law and Political science there?
How are Harvard, Brown, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins's Neuroscience program different?
I want to know the characteristics of each program and what their strengths and weaknesses are.