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MYTHBUSTERS!Myths and Facts About Choosing Your Major!
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“Everyone but me is certain of their academic major!”
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National statistics vary but up to
50%of entering
college students are undecided
about their major.
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“Once I declare a major I will be stuck with it.”
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50-70% of students change their
majors at least once.
On the average students change
their major 3 or more times
before they graduate.
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“I should study the job market and select a major based on the careers that show the
most rapid growth.”
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Job markets can change quickly and dramatically. Careers in demand today
may not be viable in 4-5 years.
Choose a major that genuinely interests you and the rest will fall into place!
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“I should choose amajor that
directly relates to my chosen
career.”
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The majority of majors have a wide variety of opportunities and do not lead to one specific career.
However, there are certain majors that lead to specific careers such as Engineering, Nursing and Accounting.
Most studies show that less than 50% of graduating seniors report accepting a job directly related to their major.
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“There is no test or expertthat can tell me what I should do for the
rest of my life.”
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The only expert on what is best for you is YOU!
There are several individuals and resources you can use for support including your academic advisor and career counselors!
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“I can get into most law,
medical and professional
schools with any major.”
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While some professional schools require or recommend the completion of certain academic prerequisites, in most cases no specific major is required.
In fact, humanities majors have higher acceptance rates to medical schools than do Biology majors!
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“If I major in History
I’ll have to teach it
because there are no
other job
opportunities for
Liberal Arts majors.”
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The skills one develops with a liberal arts education are those most desired by employers:
Communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to adapt to
change.
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“I have to take a variety of classes to
help me decide on a major.”
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•There are many other ways to explore a major other than taking an introduction course.
•Find students in that major to ask questions.•Talk to faculty that teach in the area you are
interested.•Most professors will allow you to listen in on a
class with prior approval.•Visit the bookstore and browse through the
required textbooks in that major.•Many majors have student organizations that
would welcome your attendance.
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“If I have several interests I can incorporate many of them in my college education.”
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There are a wide variety of ways that you can combine your many interests while at college: Choosing a minor(s) Double majoring Using electives to take classes that
satisfy other interest areas Gaining experience outside of the
classroom with clubs, internships, study abroad, etc.
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“It is best that I put off declaringa major until I haveall the information.”
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Study, discuss and analyze your skills, interests and values.
Match them to majors/careers you thinkyou would enjoy.
Gather experiences to try out some options.
Then move in the direction of your dreams.
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You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own and you know what you know.
And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go!
– Dr. Seuss