Once we get accepted into a university, we\u2019re presented with a plethora of opportunities and courses. It\u2019s actually pretty amazing how there are so many paths to choose from rather than being limited to a select few. We are encouraged to explore, experiment and experience. Once we find out what our true passions are, we can finally choose a major (and a minor). But what if during our sophomore year we take a peek at our roommate\u2019s chemistry textbook and suddenly we aren\u2019t so sure psychology is the best major for us? That\u2019s <\/span>okay<\/span><\/i>. Actually, it\u2019s common to change majors throughout your 4 years at college. If you\u2019re stressed out about making the decision, or just need some extra help, here are some tips.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Some students think there\u2019s only a dozen majors to choose from. Accounting, psychology, business, engineering, English, communications<\/a>, etc. Sure, those may be the common ones but there are plenty of other areas of study. If none of the majors I mentioned above resonate with you, look at your school\u2019s website to see what else they offer or speak to an advisor. You don\u2019t know what\u2019s out there until you make the initiative to look.<\/span><\/p>\n College is about becoming an individual. A leader. A responsible adult. Scary stuff, I know. You may be a medieval literature major and your best friend might be biomedical engineering major. That doesn\u2019t mean anything other than you excel in a different medium than he\/she does. We all have different strengths. Next time someone tries to make you feel bad about your major, remind them that you\u2019re kicking butt and doing what you love. No one\u2019s major is \u201cbetter\u201d or \u201cworse\u201d as long as they\u2019re working hard and doing what they enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n Our minds are constantly changing and evolving. One day we\u2019re in love with the person who sits in front of us in our communications<\/a> class, the next we want to pour our iced coffee all over them. One day we are so sure of our future, the next we are crying and calling our parents for moral support. It happens. Don\u2019t be embarrassed. If you\u2019re not content with the degree you\u2019re pursuing, change it. Talk to an advisor. Talk to your professors. Heck, talk to anyone who has experience dealing with the ever-changing minds of young adults. You can gain a lot more than just some extra notes by going to office hours.<\/span><\/p>\n So your dream is to be an architect. Neat. You also like theatre. Me too! Common sense would lead you to pick a major that would benefit you, the aspiring Frank Lloyd Wright. Although being a theatre arts major would get your creative juices flowing, it would probably be more wise to save that for your minor. You can\u2019t expect to excel in an industry if you don\u2019t have even the slightest amount of formal training and expertise. Remember that when outlining your plans. <\/span><\/p>\n If going to classes required for your major makes your stomach turn, maybe you should reconsider. Now, don\u2019t misconstrue my words. I\u2019m not saying that fulfilling your major shouldn\u2019t be challenging, I\u2019m just saying it should also be rewarding. Studying for hours to pass an exam should make you cry tears of joy, not pain. You should be so proud of yourself and motivated to get that degree, that you feel in your gut that you\u2019ve picked the right course of study. If your major isn\u2019t meeting your expectations or making you happy, it\u2019s not the major for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Isn\u2019t it crazy how our major defines us in college? When we\u2019re asked to introduce ourselves, our narrative always starts with \u201cHi, my name is ____ and I\u2019m a ____ major.\u201d We obviously value our area of study, so I think we should give it more attention. <\/span><\/p>\n To those of you who still need to pick a major, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for some help and good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n [divider]<\/p>\n READ – Major Concerns: What to Remember If You Feel Trapped By Your Degree<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h6>\n
1. Look at ALL<\/em> of your options:<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
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2. Don\u2019t compare your major to your friends\u2019:<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
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3. Don\u2019t be afraid of change:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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4. Choose a major that matches your plan:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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5. Pick the major that makes you excited for the future:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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