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Finding a major
I'm going to be a freshman at the University of Texas this falls and I have no idea what I want to major in. I know still have like 2 years to decide but I have nothing. I mean, most people have at least an idea or a few things in mind and others have known what they want to be since they were 13. I've already been to orientation and I've spoken with an academic advisor but still nothing. I was just wondering when it was that you guys decided what you wanted to do in life.
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Have you ever taken a test that helps you figure out what you want to be? There are different tests that probably most colleges have where you answer different questions. You end up with a score or scores that can give you an idea of what you may want to do. For example, you may score very high for careers in medicine or very low for careers that have to do with engineering.
You can also go on the internet to find different tests that might gear you toward the career you may want to do. U of T should have something like that though.
Sometimes the tests are kind of long. And sometimes it seems as if they are asking you the same question. Just be patient and give the answer that is closest to how you feel.
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Don't worry! I know a lot of people that don't decide what they want to be until their 3rd year of college of AFTER collage. You should try taking a variety of classes and pick out the ones that you really like and pursue those. Also try taking a variety of summer jobs. that way, you have an idea of what you like doing.
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Honestly like you I had no plans and no ideas what I wanted to do, I took some classes and then decided what was important to me, making tons of money or being happy with what I do? Also was there a way to have both. I looked at what made me happy, what did I enjoy doing and how to incorporate that into a career.
Keep in mind that most people change careers 2-4 times in their lives, and if you ask most people they don't work in the field they thought they would when they were getting their education.
We all worry about this decsion when we are your age because it seems that it is soooooo big and if we make a mistake then we are ruining our lives, just try and relax and the right choice will come to you. Experiment with different classes and you will figure it out!!
Hope this helped.
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Take a couple of classes that you have even the slightest interest in, even if they're not gen eds or a requirement for a degree you're working towards. See what you like, meet new people, try new things. Be patient with yourself and eventually you'll find your way. We all do.
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