🧠 1. Know Yourself First
Ask yourself:
•What subjects do I enjoy most?
•What am I naturally good at?
•What problems or causes excite me?
•Do I prefer people, data, machines, or creativity?
Tip: Your passion + your strength = your best direction.
🎯 2. Think About Career Goals
Consider:
•What kind of job would you like after graduation?
•Do you want to work in healthcare, tech, business, education, arts, or law?
•What careers are growing in demand (e.g. AI, cybersecurity, nursing, sustainability)?
If you’re unsure, choose a flexible major that can lead to multiple fields (e.g. Business, Computer Science, Psychology).
💼 3. Research Job Opportunities & Earning Potential
Ask:
•What jobs does this major lead to?
•What’s the average salary?
•Is this career in demand where I live (or where I want to live)?
Example:
•Nursing = high demand globally
•Engineering = well-paying but very technical
•Arts = fulfilling but can be competitive and lower-paying (unless paired with business or media skills)
🎓 4. Explore Double Majors or Minors
If you like more than one field:
•Major in one, minor in the other (e.g. Business + Music)
•Some programs let you do a double major or interdisciplinary program (e.g. International Relations + Data Science)
🔍 5. Look at Course Content
Search the course syllabus online:
•Do the topics interest you?
•Are the assignments practical or too theoretical?
•Does it match your learning style?
Tip: One course name can mean different things at different schools. Always check the course outline.
🌍 6. Talk to Real People
•Speak with students currently in the major
•Ask professors, academic advisors, or graduates
•Join online forums or attend info sessions
Ask them:
“What do you like/dislike about the program?”
“What careers have students gone into?”
“What surprised you about this major?”
📊 7. Match It With Your Values
Ask yourself:
•Do you want stability, creativity, travel, or freedom?
•Do you want to help people, innovate, manage, or perform?
Example:
•If you love helping others → Social work, nursing, education
•If you enjoy solving problems → Engineering, data science
•If you’re creative → Media, design, architecture
🕵️♂️ 8. Stay Open to Change
It’s okay to change your major later if needed. Many students switch after discovering what they truly enjoy. Focus on exploration, not perfection.
🔑 Summary Questions to Help You Decide:
✅ What am I passionate about?
✅ What am I good at?
✅ What career do I want?
✅ Will this major open doors for me?
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