Choosing a major can be one of the most stressful parts of college because it is hard to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life. For instance, there are so many options and potential career paths that choosing a major can seem overwhelming. Here are seven helpful tips that can help you choose a major that is best for you so you finally can make those restless nights a thing of the past.
1. Find Your PassionImagine a life where you wake everyday and are excited to go to work? This is possible! If you pick a major that you love, and one that interests you, it will lead to you to working your dream job. You will be dedicating a lot of your time and effort to your major so picking one that really interests you will make you more motivated to get the work done.
2. Focus on Your StrengthsWhen choosing a major, it would be a good idea to consider what your major strengths are and go from there. If you have strengths in mathematics and science, you may want to consider being an engineering major since it encompasses those two strengths. But don’t just focus on your strengths in school; focus on your personality too. If you are really gregarious, outgoing, and expressive, you might want to consider a major that allows you to communicate with people. It is important that your major reflects on you as an entire individual.
3. Explore Your OptionsThe wonderful thing about college, and going to a Jesuit school, is that it really pushes you to explore new areas of study. Since you don’t need to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year, it really gives you the time to take classes to see what you are interested in. There are so many different areas of study that you probably did not even know existed in high school, that are available in college. Don’t be afraid to branch out of your comfort zone because often when you do branch out, you discover what you were missing.
4. Careers That Come From Your MajorThe most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a major is the career path that it will lead to. Being a mathematics major is all good and great, but it is important to think about the career that you want from that. You may also want to check the career market to see what jobs will be in high demand by the time you graduate.
5. Other SchoolingThe final thing to keep in mind when picking your major is the other schooling that may be involved with it. If you are considering going pre-law, then you will need to go to law school afterwards. If you are going to continue your education with your major, then you need to weigh certain options. Furthering ones education is not for everybody, so be careful to pick a major where only a bachelor’s degree is necessary, or be prepared for more work!Â