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Making the Major Decision About Your Major

What is a major, anyway? In the hallowed halls of academia, it is most definitely NOT a rank in the hierarchy! A major is a major expression of you because it is the area that you choose to study in-depth in college and will be your major focus of the next four or five years — or at least it should be. You’ll find it’s a huge part of your identity, both by how you define yourself and by how others identify you. You’ll be amazed by how often you hear the words, “What are you majoring in?"" While you don't have to declare a major right away, at some point, it will happen and most of your classes will focus on topics in that area.

The greatest thing about majors is that you can choose from hundreds of them, from Accounting to Zoology. Some schools even offer degrees in unusual subjects. Try looking up Naropa University which offers, among other things, bachelor’s degrees in Contemplative Psychology and Traditional Eastern Arts. There are tons of choices out there, but which one is right for you? Should you choose something traditional, or select a major from an emerging area? If you’re a focused individual who already knows what you want to do after college, decide which major will best help you achieve your goals.

Where do I start? A great way to get started is to begin assessing what careers appeal to you. What are your interests, talents, values, and goals? Have a discussion with your school counselor about what majors you can choose.

Author: Amy Ambler

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