"Something wonderful, something hidden. A gift unique to you. Find it." - Emmerson

Choosing a major in college is one o the most important decisions a student makes, but you needn’t lose sleep over it. Begin by asking yourself some key questions, including:

• Which high scholl subjects do I enjoy?
• What types of assignments interest me?
• What is difficult or others but comes easily to me?

VISIT CAREER COUNSELOR Take advantage of your college’s career center. Career counselors can suggest books and self-assessment tools to help you with choosing a college major. They’ll also put you in touch with a faculty member or student leader who can answer your questions about a particular department. Through them, you can get of-the-record information such as which curriculums require the most reading and which professors are the most fun.

TEST DRIVE IT! Why not sit in on a few classes? Or better yet, consider landing an internship, even I you have to work for free. It’s an opportunity to explore a field without a long-term commitment.

KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN.
I you’re undecided of think you might change your major, it’s best to enroll in a college with a variety of solid programs. That way, you won’t have to change universities I you decide to switch college majors.
Acceptance into certain programs can be competitive. If you’re interested in, say, journalism, and know that enrollment is limited, pick journalism as your college major. Should you change your mind, it’ll be easier to transfer out of journalism than to transfer in. That said, keep in mind that there are multiple avenues to most careers. Consider your long-term goals, but when choosing a major in college, also make sure that’ll get you through the next our years. If you’ll be going on to graduate school, you can always take post-baccalaureate classes in order to meet the admission requirements. For example, medical schools accept candidates from any major. Ultimately, employers are more concerned with your skill set than with the title of your degree.

RESEARCH: There are many educational options available today beyond just attending college or four years to obtain a degree. By researching the careers you are interested in college, you could save yourself years of time and a good deal of money.

NOT JUST COLLEGE: look through the classified ads and see what kind experience and employers expect in their applicants. You might be surprised how many do not require a bachelor’s. the top ten paying job, according to a CNN report (based on statistics from the Bureau o Labor Statistics) are: computer specialist, nuclear technician, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, fashion designer, aerospace engineering and operations technician, diagnostic medical sonographer, registered nurse, engineering technician Any one of these might be for you.