| | One of the most frequently asked questions of college students is,
"What's your major?" Fellow students may ask out of sincere curiosity.
Some may use it as a conversation starter. Adults may ask to see if
you're truly testing yourself. Choosing a major is a necessary step for
any student pursuing a Bachelor's degree. But it doesn't have to be a
life sentence. Colleges want you to focus your studies on a particular
subject area only after you've completed the core courses during your
first two years. Choosing a particular field of study begins a long
process that will eventually lead to your undergraduate degree,
Colleges ask prospective students to specify their "intended"
major. The typical high school student has no idea what he or she plans
to study. Some students may write "Liberal Studies" which is a fancy
way of saying, "I don't know but I will make that decision when I get
to college." And that is a perfectly acceptable answer. Some colleges
actually allow students to declare an 'undecided' major. Others have
developed special programs to introduce undecided students to a variety
of majors. Knowing what you don't want to do is as important as knowing
what you do want.
Whether you plan to be a doctor, lawyer or Indian chief, the
beauty of an education is the unlimited opportunities available to you
upon graduation.
Read the articles below. Perhaps they will help you determine what is your preferred major.
| | - Columbia Basin College
- Washington State Univerity Tri-Cities
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