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03-02-2010, 07:47 PM
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My best advice is to wait until you complete your first two years of undergraduate work before deciding on a major because it'll be to late if you decide early. The reason why all students are required to take general education courses is because schools what students to gain a "breathe of interests." For example, I was set on majoring in Biology but after I took a Psychology course I've changed my major and who knows I might triple major along with Linguistics. Psychology is a very interesting subject. I made an essay for my composition class regarding this matter. If you want to read it I can send you a copy or post it on here. |
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03-02-2010, 08:17 PM
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03-02-2010, 09:20 PM
As a psych student let me just say everyone and their dog seems to do it nowadays and unless you are bent on taking it onto actual clinical work or research, it's pretty much going to be a waste of your time and money. If you are uncertain or don't have a particular vocation, try and find something that will give you practical employment opportunities once you graduate rather than just whatever seems popular.
So my point is, who gives a damn if 99% of your pals are thinking psychology is the way, do YOU have a genuine interest and drive in the subject? If not, forget it. |
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03-02-2010, 09:50 PM
Hmmm, the comment "lots of people taking" is the first red flag when choosing a major. Columbine is right about psych and it really true about all fields. If your heart and soul aren't in it, its the wrong one.
Most universities do not require you to declare a major when you start - only after you are almost through all the non-degree specific courses everyone else has to take too. I was considered rather odd because I went in with a declared major for my very first semester.... Theatre - technical and teaching focus - and it never changed. But you can change a major at any time. Its just not recommended when you are about to complete all the degree specific courses for graduation. Relax a little and explore the entire catalog of courses. Talk to a few students who are well into their final studies in some areas you find interesting. Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life. ********************* Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
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03-02-2010, 10:05 PM
Ask in your school for a Vocational Assessment. (if they have one)
Vocational Assessment If they don't have one, just search the internet for a "reliable" one. This one, for example, ain't that bad - Vocational test As for myself - I completed Biology. And i loved it. |
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03-02-2010, 11:51 PM
I'm in my final year of Bachelors degree in Math and Physics. I have a superficial interest in these subjects, but unfortunately it doesn't go any deeper than that. I'm about to graduate this summer and I still don't know what I like! Many people don't find out what they like for a long, long time. So, my advise to you is, experiment a little, do some research. If you find something that you think you will enjoy, start reading up on it to see if you will enjoy it as you get more into it... if all this fails, then don't worry! I recommend you to do something you're good at. Math and Sciences in general have always made sense to me even though I didn't enjoy them. So this is why I've chosen this path.
You also have to keep something in mind; If you have a career in mind, then try to study the subject that will help you to get to that career. However, if you don't have a career in mind, you should realise that many employers are more concerned with your results at the end of your degree, rather than the subject/major you've chosen. Of course, I'm talking about jobs that don't require a certain degree like Medicine etc. |
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03-03-2010, 12:20 AM
I started with a Music Education major, and stuck with it for two years. I liked the education part, but eating, sleeping, breathing music was too much for me. I enjoyed playing as a hobby. After two years, I realised that music was just a hobby.
If there was one thing I liked more than anything, it was writing, and helping others learn to communicate effectively. I transferred schools and changed my major to English instead of Music, and picked up an emphasis as a journalism student. I had a lot of fun, even got to interview Hillary Clinton! (I have pics, it happened). And now I'm a JHS English teacher. Fairly straight forward I think. The only interest I have that I am still working on going back to is driving warships. I love my job, but there's something about going to that ten year high school reunion and being able to say, "Oh me? What do I do? Well... I fight pirates off the coast of Africa!" Arr, Matey. |
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03-03-2010, 12:21 AM
I personally want to attend 8 years of college. 4 years for Art, I hope to get accepted in to SCAD which is a school in the area i live, if not I either want to study in Califorina or Japan. I also want to do 4 years for Culinary Arts. I dont have any colleges in mind so if anyone has any suggestion im happy to hear them.
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