Choosing a Major
"How can I be sure I am making the right major choice?"
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Choosing a Major
Exploratory students often ask "How can I be sure I am making the right major choice?" The best way to choose the right major is by making a very well-informed decision. There are three areas in which you should learn more before making your decision: yourself, the academic aspects of Salve Regina University majors, and career-related aspects of majors.
The links below show the fundamental steps that will lead you to a good decision about your major by gathering needed information, evaluating the information, and finally choosing your major.
- Step 1: Gather Information About Yourself
- Step 2: Exploring Majors
- Step 3: Making A Decision
- Step 4: Declare your Major
- Courses for Exploratory Students
Things to Remember
- Choosing a major will take some time. Be patient and don't rush into a decision.
- Majors and careers are not always directly related. Some professional majors like Nursing and Education do prepare students for specific careers. But most college majors help you to develop general skills that can be used for a wide variety of careers. Employers often hire someone based on the skills that they possess, not on their major.
- Combine majors, minors, internships, and electives that best reflect your personal interests. This will ensure your entire academic experience will be the best pursuit it can be for you as an individual.
- You should not feel "trapped" by any of your decisions. You can always change majors if you are unhappy or unfulfilled. Meet with an advisor to discuss your options.
- Some interests make better hobbies than careers.
- If you are considering a major with special admissions requirements, like Nursing, be sure to have alternatives in case you are not accepted to the program of study.
Make your own decision! You are the one that has to live with your choice. Don't expect or allow others to do it for you.