Choosing the perfect major!(Maha Kamal)
A-Level Freshmen:
After weeks of frenzied search, you’ve finally arrived at the school of your choice- Westminster. I hope that your two years here turn out to be the most exciting, albeit challenging years of your lives.
Some of you might know exactly what you want to do in your life and would have already chosen your A-Level subjects. However, the majority of you must be daunted by the cornucopia of choices, from Accounting and Business to Biology and Physics. To make the whole process a bit easier for you, here are some tips on how to make the best choices.
Seniors and graduated class:
Choosing a major in college might be one of the most important decisions a student makes, but you needn’t lose sleep over it. This article will demystify the whole procedure.
- Begin by asking yourself a few simple questions:
Which subjects do you enjoy in school?
What comes easily to you as compared to other students?
What type of school work interests you?
- Examine what you value in work.
Do you have an innate desire to help others? Are you able to work well under pressure? What kind of skills do you have? Are you adept at public-speaking? Would you like a stable job or would you enjoy being on the move? Once you’ve examined different careers, explore different paths professionals take to get there. Honestly consider your options. Are you interested in being a lawyer but have little rhetoric skills? Do you have little biology skills but are you thinking of becoming a surgeon just because it looks cool on Grey’s Anatomy? Be realistic about whether or not you are really passionate about the subjects you want to study?
- Visit your college counsellor.
He/She might me able to guide you by recommending subjects according to your strengths and weaknesses. College counsellors have access to valuable information and resources.
- Test-Drive before finalizing your choice
Try to sit in a few classes to see if the subject is really meant for you. Thoroughly weigh all the pros and cons. Is the subject matter dry but important to what you want to do in life? Does the professor deliver his/her lectures well enough to engage your interest? Would you be able to learn well in a class with a large student-teacher ratio?
For more help, visit http://www.mymajors .com
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