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Tips for choosing a major

Choosing a major is an you are having trouble make up the majority of SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
important decision. matching an interest with a students in entry-level
major. courses, but you may en-
Students often find s Take action. Class- counter some upperclass-
entering college as an un- rooms can be great places men who have already
decided affords them the to discover a passion for a chosen their majors in such
opportunity to explore particular field of study, but classes from time to time.
various courses of study lectures or entry-level Such students can be valu-
without committing them- courses are not always able resources for other
selves to any particular enough to spark interest. If students looking to gain
subject. The following tips there are particular fields of greater insight into courses
can help students ensure study that interest you, find of study. Ask about par-
they make the right deci- extracurricular clubs that ticular classes and profes-
sion about which path to are associated with those sors who upperclassmen
take for the remainder of majors. Such clubs may found particularly engaging
their college careers. host speakers or seminars and encouraging.
s Visit your school's that can give you greater s Pursue an internship.
career center. College insight into the field than The hands-on experience
career centers are a great you might glean from the provided by an internship
resource for college stu- classroom. Attend such is a great way for students
dents as they narrow down events when possible, and to learn if a particular line
their options concerning a bring any questions you of work is for them. Inter-
major. Many career centers might have about the nships can provide an in-
have programs in place course of study they are sider's look into particular
designed to match students' associated with. professions and industries.
interests and personalities s Speak to upperclass-
with courses of study. men. Underclassmen may Metro Creative
Utilize these programs if Connection

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