Ask yourself the following questions to determine your next steps:
- If there are progression standards, can I meet them?
- Do the required classes sound interesting?
- Do the potential career options sound interesting?
As you're thinking about a potential major or career, here are some factors to consider.
Admission to the Major
- What are the admission and progression requirements for majors, graduate schools, or professional school programs you are considering?
- Do you have a competitive application for the program you want to pursue?
Time
- Do you have time constraints you are trying to work within?
- Are there deadlines that are dictating when certain decisions need to be made?
- Does your timeline allow for flexibility?
Family
- What role does your family play in your decision about majors or careers?
- What expectations does your family have of you, and how might that impact your decisions about majors or careers?
Level of Education Required
- Are you willing or able to continue your education if needed for jobs in your chosen career field?
Finances
- How might this impact your current financial situation (e.g. if switching majors, would it take longer to graduate, thus requiring more expenses to cover tuition)?
Now What?
- If you've made a decision, set goals and put them on your calendar.
- If you still have unanswered questions, schedule an appointment to identify your concerns and determine what matters to you in terms of majors and careers.