How to Choose a Right College Major?

Which one is the right major for me?

       Nowadays, there are many universities that provide an educational system for students to study but the problem is that they cannot study all the majors provided at one time that is why they have to choose one that they love the most. There are many students who hesitated to choose a major in other to fit with their interests. Students are encouraged to measure several factors before choosing an area of focus for a four-year degree program. This article is absolutely helpful to guide you to choose the right college major and you will not regret choosing it. 

Here are some queries should be asked before you choose a major: 

1. What/ Who do you want to become? This question is a really important question that should be asked. Before you choose a major to study, you have to know what you want to be or who you want to become. After you answer the questions you may have some clues or ideas in picking the right major for yourself. For instance, you want to become a teacher of English in the next 4 years, therefore; you have to choose an English Literature major or related fields. 

2. What major is right for me? When you know who you want to become, it is easy to select what the right major for yourself or you will want to make it clear or specific, so you can answer the following questions: 

3. Do you have abilities to cope with that major? Image result for your abilities Abilities are what you can do, generally speaking. Understanding what fields you have skills in and which areas could use work is a great way to start the elimination process when deciding to pick a university major. However, don’t leave the fields that you lack the ability of; you will be able to build them up more during your courses - it is a place to learn.  

Goal Builds Up Abilities, Not Abilities Build Up a Goal

4. Are you Passionate or Interested in that Major? Image result for passion and interest This is also a crucial question to answer every time you want to do something. At first glance, your passions seem like interest areas, only stronger. But this is quite an understatement. Passions are kinds of strong interest, sure, but they also incorporate your values and abilities into something that becomes a burning, lifelong desire. Do the things that related to your passions, whatever they may be, is one of the best ways to choose a major. 

5. Is that major employable? Image result for job hire Will you be able to easily and readily find jobs in a related field after you earn the degree? If the major that you want to choose has a high employment rate, it is also great to choose that one, so you can get a job from the major you have chosen. Ok, I think you now can make up your mind to pick one, but before an end let move to the last question! 

6. Which universities are best for your major? Choosing The right university with your major is also important for you after you decided to pick a college major. For example, you want to be an English teacher, so you have to pick an English major. In addition, you have to know which universities or colleges that work best with your major.

Author: Sam Hong