"I Don't Know What To Major In"
It’s common that when students graduate from high school, they still don’t know what they want to major in when transitioning to college. Often students don’t even know where to start, but it can be an easier process if you know yourself and are confident in yourself.
The first thing to do is ask yourself three questions. The first question is what am I most interested in? You can help figure this out by list the things you enjoy learning about or being a part of. The second question is what am I most successful at? This is one of the most important things to know about yourself so you can be confident in your capabilities. You want to be able to utilize as many of your skills as possible so college can be a breeze. The last question to ask yourself is about the lifestyle you want to have after college. How much money you want to make, how much free time you want, and what work environment you would like?
When you list all these things you want mixed with the things you know about yourself, you can research professions that combine all the things you enjoy. You can also look up the different degree requirements for the occupation that stick out to you. This will ensure that you are using your skills and knowledge to do the things you want to do, so you can get the things you want out of life.
This process won’t confirm that students won’t change their major or profession, but it gives a good sense of direction of where you may want to go. This process highlights where your priorities are in life and what your realistic expectations for yourself are.
College is meant to be a fun experience so you can get the tools necessary to live your life in the way that is right and comfortable for you. It is important to know when you go, know why you are going and how you are going to achieve it.
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