mujistudies:Hello lovelies! ( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/ Today’s masterpost would be about picking a
mujistudies: Hello lovelies! ( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/ Today’s masterpost would be about picking a college major! ( which is something i’m quite avoiding as well lmao). It’s not an easy task, and sometimes it would take a lot of reflection and careful consideration. However, it could be a fun way to discover yourself at the same time! Hopefully, I wish my advice will help you in this crossroad of your life. Here’s some steps to guide you ( WARNING: this is going to be a long post) i. Know your passions and interests Maybe you’re a tech wiz who wishes to become the next Mark Zuckerberg. Maybe you’re a die hard activist for women’s rights. Maybe you aspire to make films like Wes Anderson. Maybe you love the periodic table so much that you’ve memorized all 118 elements. It is most likely that your interests would play the biggest role in choosing a major. When there’s a plethora of courses offered nowadays, if you know what you truly want and what you’re deeply passionate about, it would help a lot. If you have the knack for making money and setting up online stores in Etsy or Instagram, maybe you’d love Business. In no time, you could be a billionaire or a CEO of your own corporation. Some courses related to business would be: Accounting Finance Marketing Entrepreneurship Management Economics If biology was a piece of cake for you and you are curious about the many wonders of the universe, you’re a natural fit for the Sciences. Whether you enter the world of medicine as a doctor or an engineer, who knows if you can find the cure for cancer or build award-winning structures? Some courses related to science would be: Biology Chemistry Physics Engineering Information Technology Computer Science If you’ve got hundreds of sketchbooks filled to the brim or you’ve imagined yourself performing in Broadway, the Arts is your soulmate. You’re a creative soul blessed with a beautiful mind. You can’t wait for everyone to read your New York Times best-selling novel or applaud your spectacular masterpiece. Some courses related to arts would be: Fine Arts Creative Writing Music Theater Arts Graphic Design Architecture If you’re a history trivia master and politics is your cup of tea, then the Social Sciences is for you. Through the social sciences, you could become tomorrow’s leaders and law makers. Some courses related to social sciences would be: Law Psychology Sociology Development Studies Political Science Criminology History Education If you’re fluent in 10 languages and you love immersing yourself in different cultures,the Humanities is where to go.Through the humanities, you can become a diplomat or a well-known philosopher. Some courses related to humanities would be: Literature Foreign Languages Philosophy Theology Asian Studies If you’re the editor-in-chief of your school’s newsletter or you aspire to become a Youtube vlogger, Communication is your best friend. You’ve got a talent for connecting with people. Through Communication,you can bag an Oscar for your film. Some courses related to communication would be: Film Journalism Advertising Mass Communication ii. Ask someone You could talk with your parents, friends, mentor, counselor or anyone you trust. They could narrate their own experiences and help you widen your perspective. But don’t let them dictate your choices, they’re only there to give you an edge or guidance in your decision-making. In the end, you’re the one in control of your life, not them. iii. Research,research, research The Internet is such a treasure trove these days. It would be very useful if you could check out websites of the universities you plan on entering. Some offer virtual classes. You could explore hundreds of blogs and forums that will inform you on the major you’re interested in. There are sites as well that give out your possible career opportunities, what skills you must possess and the perfect college for that course. Here are some resources! Big Future My Majors Find Your Calling Gustavus The Complete University Guide LUC’s What’s My Major Quiz The Common Application Sokanu iv. Other methods Elimination MethodI once went to the guidance office and got some university brochures. I read about their course offerings and encircled what I liked most, and crossed out those I’m not interested in. This could be helpful if you’ve got a dream university in mind. Also, it would give you an idea of what specific type of course you’d like Career Proximity MethodMaybe you’ve got a dream career instead. Research on what possible courses that could lead you that job. Learn How To Become is an awesome site for that! Internship MethodYou could take a workshop or internship that would be related to the major you’re interested. I once took up an internship as an operations manager so I know what’s in store for me if I took a Business course. As I have said, it’s a good opportunity to widen your perspective and learn more. v. Last Reminders Never pick a major that you dislike or forced to takeYou would be dedicating yourself to study that course for more than 10 hours a day, and for four more years or so. Also, if you’re not passionate about the course you take,it would be detrimental to your studies and future. Never pick a course just for prestige A lot of people choose a course only to achieve success in the future. Although it isn’t bad to aim high and become ambitious, don’t forget that you’re in college to have fun and LEARN as well. Choose a course that you love. And if you would dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to it,it will become rewarding one day. Here are quotes from the movie, 3 Idiots, that inspired me so much (GUYS YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS MOVIE LEGIT) “Never study to be successful, study for self efficiency. Don’t run behind success. Follow behind excellence, success will come all way behind you.” ”Today my respect for that idiot shot up. Most of us went to college just for a degree. No degree meant no plum job, no pretty wife, no credit card, no social status. But none of this mattered to him, he was in college for the joy of learning, he never cared if he was first or last.“ ”Whatever you enjoy doing, make that your profession. Then work won’t seem to be work, but a game.“ ( source ) Don’t worry, there’s always a backupIf you didn’t like the major you picked, you could transfer. If you have two courses you like, there’s two solutions for that. You could either have double majors or “ major minor”. I heard in other universities that you could make up your own course as well. And that’s it! Thank you @studynest for this lovely suggestion. If you need help in choosing a major or you have a suggestion for a post I can make, shoot me a message and I’d be delighted to assist you ♥ | my other masterposts + advice | korean langauge resources japanese language resources study apps + extensionsadvice for new studyblrs -- source link