Ten Questions to Ask Yourself
While clicking through the major profiles on this website, it's important to distinguish between those that sound mildly interesting and those that really seem right for you. Here are 10 questions to consider as you read.
- Are you willing to work hard for the knowledge you'll gain in this major?
- How much will you enjoy the daily activities of students in this major? Do classes emphasize discussion? Lecture? Problem-solving?
- Do the typical course titles sound interesting?
- How much do you enjoy the high school courses recommended for students who want to choose this major?
- How important to the major are skills in math? In reading? In writing? In research?
- How specialized is the major? Will you learn a lot about a little or a little about a lot?
- Is the major interdisciplinary? Will you use a wide range of academic disciplines to study a particular topic?
- Is this a career-oriented major? Will it prepare you for one or more specific careers or will it give you a chance to build general skills that you can use in any number of careers?
- Can you see yourself in one or more of the listed related careers?
- Which degree do programs in this major usually award?
Tip: After reading through one major profile, choose a related major and ask the same questions. Compare your answers regarding each major.
