Choosing A Major

Choosing A Major

Parents and students, chill out! Many, if not most, high school seniors don't REALLY know what major they want to study. Students will likely change their minds at least 3-5 times before they graduate from college. Many high school seniors change their minds between the time they submit their applications and the time they arrive on campus! These sites are meant to help guide students in the general direction of their interests. Nothing more, nothing less. Have fun playing with some of your options. BTW, don't forget to consult real people in the real world.

Career Center at University of California Santa Barbara

One of the best college career center sites, offers help in choosing a major, lists careers by major and much more!

Career Options: Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

If you have the creative edge, check out the multitude of job options offered by SCAD's majors. Better yet, have your parents check out the site!

Dickinson College: Major to Career

One of the many career strands which serves as a reminder that one's major does not determine what one's career will eventually be.

Exploring Careers and Majors at Purdue University

Purdue has organized a wealth of resources for the undeclared student to review. Take some time to explore the many links....it's fun to see what is out there!

How to Choose a Major

Carleton University (Canada) starts you off right on their admissions page by encouraging you to consider factors that are important to you.

How to Get Any Job With Any Major

Career guru Donald Asher's words are gospel on many college campuses. His articles are shared on this website. Better yet, go out and buy the 2009 edition of How to Get Any Job (or How to Avoid Living in Your Parents' Basement).

Quintessential Careers/Choosing a Major

A comprehensive resource for looking at how to choose a major. Also a leader in the field of online career information.

University of Delaware/Choosing a Major

One of many samples of how universities are taking the lead in helping college students select college majors.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington/Choosing a Major

One more sample of how universities are helping students select a major.

University of Pennsylvania/What Can I Do With My Major?

Penn's College of Arts and Sciences popular web site shows you where you can go with one of over 40 majors. Pay special attention to their salary surveys of graduates.

University of Waterloo Career Services

If I could work in one career center in North America, this would be it. Probably one of the most organized, user friendly places I have ever visited on a college tour. Their links to career assessment tools should be the first place you check out.

Last Update April 2010- Copyright Frieda Dietrich
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