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
How do I decide my major?
I got into college, yayyy :) The problem is, I don't know which major to declare. Right now, I'm in as undecided, but need to choose soon I love science. I know I want to go into either Chemistry or Cellular and Molecular Bio. I'm hoping to enter either Med school or Pharm school (keeping my options open for now), and go into research. Which major fits better with this track?
I'm really struggling with deciding what I want to do with my life and what to study in high school and college, so please give me advice!
I'm getting to the point of I want to pull my hair out because I have to choose a track to go down to graduate high school and I want to be an FBI Agent, but nothing else interests me!
What makes a college application stand out?
As college begins to approach for many, building solid applications is a goal most students currently share. What are the best things that can be included in an application? How can I improve my college application?
What is the best choice of major/ career for me? (math and physics based)
I am a 16 year old high school junior (and am planning on going to college) and I have always been interested in fields like nuclear science and astronomy. I am open, and not restricting myself to the fields above, since I do not know exactly what would be the best path for me. -I really want to do a position including math (any type works, as long as this is a great part of the job.) -My school is on the smaller side, so I have not had really any experience with coding or engineering (I want to know how big of an undertaking a job like the ones above will be knowing I have basically no understanding) -I have not been able to take a physics class, but it does intrigue me, and I would like to maybe have this be a core part of my job as well (trying to figure out as well how much of a problem this would be) -I have never really been drawn to jobs in the medical, financial or teaching world. -I want to have a job that is transferable- it's not so incredibly specialized that I cannot get a job anywhere.
How do I find an ideal major and career for myself?
I’m completing senior year soon, but I can’t seem to find a solid major or career I’m interested in. I’ve taken numerous career tests, and none have really helped. I’m having trouble finding my own strengths and interests I had growing up.
I want to double major in computer science and biology or biochemistry, and minor in mathematics/statistics. for this I would probably go to unc Charlotte as its 7 minutes from my house, and I want to go to med school later. for med school I was thinking unc chapel hill, or duke for my top options, and Brody(ecu) as my back up. Im currently in 10th grade and would like to know what I can change or do better to have a top application into a top med school, and what I can do to make stuff easier. I also have a goal of becoming an oncologist?
I want to become an oncologist I want to double major in biology or biochemistry and computer science, then minor math/stats as I have an interest in it I would also like to know whether to do biology or biochemistry
What major might help the career account?
I am confused about when I go to college what lesson should I take.
What are the best pathways for becoming a Special Agent in the FBI?
Please inform me of colleges, degrees, study abroad countries, internships, etc.
How do I procced with majoring in Environmental Science?
I am going into my second year of community college, then plan on transferring over to a 4 year to finish up.
What college is best if I want to do graphic design, business and acting?
I want to attend a reputable college that offers strong programs in graphic design, business, and acting. I've heard that NYU (Tisch) is a good option, as well as the New School of Design. But, as I said, I'm not too sure.
How will I know what is the right career and major to pursue #Fall25?
I am a junior in high school and I have so many interests and hobbies. So many things excite me and because of love for the media and movies I see many interesting careers and fields that I think are cool, but i'm not sure which ones are for me. Or which ones I am passionate about. So before I go further into my education, how will I know for sure whether to pursue a certain career? #Fall25 #college-major #college-advice
How can I help determine what exactly I want to do?
Hi! I'm really interested in the English and psychology fields, but I've yet to really find a job that I feel specifically called to, despite all of my research. Any tips for finding where I fit?
What major should I choose for a career in robotics Mechanical or Electrical Engineering??
After college, I'd like to pursue robotics to create new ways to reduce humans' negative impact on the environment. I'm interested in both mechanical and electrical engineering, but I don't know which one would be best for this. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
How has your profession in the healthcare field changed your ideas on our medical system and would you have still chosen this career if you would have known?
Do you feel our medical system is effective or efficiently run? Would you recommend a career in the healthcare field to a senior high school student considering a path in the healthcare field. #fall25
As a highschool senior how can I get experience in architecture?
Im a highschool senior whos extremely passionate about architecture from my classes and extra curriculars, however how can I implement and market myself to architects without having any real experience to learn the field.
How do you choose between multiple careers/majors?
Hi, I'm a senior in high school and am planning to pursue music or philosophy in college so that I can either be a musician or philosophy professor. While these are my top contenders for my career, I don't think I'm really opposed to any career. How do I know that I'm choosing the career path and the major that will make me truly happy? #fall25
How do you decide on what to pursue when you have a lot of interests but not a lot of knowledge?
I'm a senior in high school and everyone wants to know my future plans. The thing is, I was homeschooled until recently, and feel like all of my peers got more opportunities to find out what they're passionate about. There are so many topics - writing, education, computers, videomaking, evolution, statistics, helping people - that interest me, but it isn't until recently that I've had the motivation and/or the resources to pursue them. My question is, how do I decide what I want to do with my life, and more importantly money, beyond the "declare your major 1-2 years into college" spiel. #Fall25
What can I do to help me choose what to major in if there are too many careers I want to do?
I am a 17-year-old girl who will graduate in a couple months from highschool. I enjoy learning and participating in a ton of different things and I feel as if I change my mind about what I want to major in all the time, so I am having a hard time choosing what career would be best for me! #Fall25
How do I decide which major to study?
I am a high school senior getting ready to go to college and am struggling to decide what my major should be...I am interested in several things and don't want to waste money on classes that don't fit what I ultimately want to do.
What is the best way to decide on a major for college?
I am a high school senior and I am struggling to decide what to study in college. There are several things I'm interested in but don't want to waste money while I'm figuring things out.
What is something I should know that would give me an edge compared to other starting engineering students?
I am turning 18 years old on December 10th, and I am a senior in high school. I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am avid when it comes to my education. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am ranked 6th in my class of 394, but none of that is to brag—it is simply to show I am dedicated and that I care about my education. I wanted to ask this question because I do not want to be clueless when entering college. I am the kind of person who wants to be ahead of the game and able to help others around me. I am also asking because I know there are smarter, more experienced people who can give me access to things they wish they had known as upcoming engineers. Asking questions similar to this before, I heard about familiarizing yourself with modeling software before entering college and getting a high-powered computer; however, I do not know if I can financially. Also, I would like to thank the people who reply. Your time, effort, and advice will be greatly appreciated. I can't wait!
What are some options for majors to do with coding or computer science?
And what are the pros and cons of each?
Which undergraduate major is more beneficial for becoming a dermatologist? #Fall25
The ones I have in mind are a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of preparing for medical school and a dermatology career?
How will I know if I am choosing the right major for my future? #Fall25
I am currently a Senior at York Community High School in Elmhurst IL, I am interested in possibly going into healthcare but also business but am trying to figure out how I can integrate the two together, I want to make sure that the major I choose is something that I will enjoy for the rest of my life.
Should I do a minor for my first year?
I want to major in Anthropology, but I'm really nervous that I won't like it. What if a minor in Economics to see if I like that? OR will it be too much?
How can I land on a major, when my interests are all over the place?
I started undergrad as a biology major but don't feel confident with my choice since I have a lot of interest in finance. I have recently started taking more classes based off topics I just find interesting in order to help narrow it down, but I feel like the choice keeps getting harder the more I learn about both finance and healthcare. Its spring semester of my second year of college and I feel I'm quickly losing time to make a choice.
What is the best undergraduate major for wanting to go to medicine school? #Fall25
What is the best undergraduate major for wanting to go to medicine school? #Fall25
Best way to study for finals?
Hey everyone! I’m a senior in highschool right now, and I will be going to college to study accounting and international business! I have a question - what is the best way to study for finals and midterms in college? #Fall25
What are the biggest challenges that new teachers face, and how can I prepare for them while still in college?
I am currently a 17 year old high school senior planning to major in education, and I’ve heard a variety of perspectives from teachers about their personal experiences. I’d love insight into the significant challenges that I could potentially face as a new teacher and different ways to prepare for them.
How do I choose what major I want to do in college for my specific career choice?
I'm a high school senior and want to be a defense attorney and heard a good major was political science but also phycology. I was wondering which one I should major in, or maybe both?