Exploring and Investigating

Go on a mission to gather facts and information about your different options for a major. Do some research! Be focused, but be flexible! You may have some idea of what you want, but you don’t have to be completely set. Set goals, but be open to changing them when needed. Learn about new areas of study that you may not have previously considered. Here are some ways to get the information you need:

 

• Take a few introductory courses

  • An introductory course provides an overview of the major as a whole. 

 

• Talk with FACULTY in the major

  • Take a moment to speak with faculty members from your narrowed list of majors. If anyone knows what is expected, they will. They can answer questions about courses and possible careers. 

 

• Talk with students already declared in the major

  • To get the ultimate insider’s view, talk with other students. They have the lowdown on everything about a program.

 

• Talk with a CAREER COUNSELOR

  • Having a discussion about what job you would like in the future will help you choose the right major.