Does your major in college determine what your life profession will be? You tell me because I still don’t know!
When I was applying to college, I changed my major at least 3 times--from biology to psychology to neuroscience. It’s funny because my current major is none of those 3.
About a month ago I was exploring my school’s website when I came across a major I had never heard of called Interdisciplinary Studies. As I read into it further, I realized that I could technically construct my OWN unique major! I could pick from 2 major disciplines and take classes applicable to both AND still graduate college in 4 years OR LESS! Phenomenal right?
The National Center For Education Statistics (NCES) states that 59% of students who began seeking a 4-year bachelor’s degree in 2007 actually received their degree by 2013. This statistic is astonishing…why would it take 6 years to get a 4-year degree?
The University of La Verne declares that “50% – 70% of students change their majors at least once, most changing [their] majors at least 3 times before they graduate.” So the issue is choosing a major…
Most college students cannot even fathom what they'll be doing over spring break much less for the rest of their lives. I, for one, do not know what I actually want to do in life. For now I’m pursuing neurosurgery, but that may very well change. My advice to students deciding on a major would be to plan your major around your career goal as opposed to planning your career goal around your major. In other words, your major DOES NOT determine what career you may possess in the near future.
“To know yourself, you must first sacrifice the illusion that already you do.”
― Vironika Tugaleva
“To know yourself, you must first sacrifice the illusion that already you do.”
― Vironika Tugaleva
Great use of sources here too!
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