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Question 4
How sure are you that your choice of major is the right one?
Studies indicate that most young people have some degree of uncertainty with their choice of career, and, therefore, with their choice of major. There are many reasons for this, such as:
- Little or no time spent with career and educational planning while in high school
- Lack of a realistic assessment of goals, interests, values and skills
- Lack of a career decision-making plan
- Little exposure to all the career possibilities that exist in our society
So while it is common for you to have reservations about your choice of major, rest assured that you have already made the most critical decision by choosing to continue your education. There is no reason to panic and change majors prematurely. You have time to make a decision since the courses you take from the general education curriculum will serve you well in any eventual major.
Also, there is a plan to support you as you make this critical decision.
- First, discuss your major with your advisor to learn as much as you can to make an informed decision.
- Second, discuss your concerns about your choice of major with your advising coordinator. This person has a broad knowledge of the various programs in your school or college (the University is organized into schools and colleges) and can offer you advice for your next step. See the list below.
- Third, check out the Myths and Mistakes listed on the undeclared majors page
- Finally, if you think you will want to change your major, see the Advising Coordinator for your school or college.
Contacts are:
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences- TBA
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and Nursing- Dr. Harvey Jacobs
College of Science and Engineering- Dr. Mary Beth Mullen
Sidhu August 29, 2006edu/pages/1219.asp?item=1059">Mr. Matthew Sowcik
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