Adding a minor to your degree is a great way to round up your education and distinguish yourself from the many other students who will graduate at the same time with similar degrees and grades. To make your minor count, it is important to take the time to choose the right one. Questions you should …
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5 Reasons to Study a Business Degree at College
As a high school student, you have the whole world ahead of you. However, one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make is not far away. That decision is which college you’ll go to, and what you will study. Business is a fantastic degree option that will lead to many benefits later …
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selecting a College Major
Selecting the right major is almost as important as selecting the right college. Majors can determine what you study in grad school, what kind of career path you might take, what you’ll be studying for the 4+ years you attend undergrad school. In other words, it’s an important decision. So here are a few questions …
Myths About “Practical Majors”
It’s a long-standing myth that students who choose ‘practical majors’ such as business, finance, engineering, accounting, or biology, have a better chance of snagging a job immediately after they graduate. At first thought, it seems very plausible but on second thought, there are a lot of flaws to this reasoning. Hire Rates While certain STEM …
5 More New and Emerging College Majors
Social Media, Nanotechnology, Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing, Computer Security and Popular Culture Studies made it to our first post about new and emerging college majors. Here are 5 more that are new and emerging college majors that hold tremendous potential. Data Science Data scientists extract insights from large data sets and use …
6 Reasons You Should Become an English Major
It’s not uncommon to hear academics advocating for college freshman to pursue STEM degrees, claiming that these skills are the most marketable in our economy. But despite all the changes in media, education, and business, the skills that come with an English degree are both necessary and desired. So, no, you don’t have to teach …
Pros and Cons of Having a College Minor
A college minor is something many students wonder about. Is it worth minoring in something? Should I just double major instead? A college minor can be a great addition to your degree, but there are some drawbacks too. Here are the pros and cons of having a minor in college. PRO: Complement Your Major If …
FAQs About College Majors
Is your future potential college asking you to choose a major in your application? Some schools require you to declare a major before you’re even a freshman or accepted, while others ask that you choose by the time you’re a Junior. If you’re not sure how to go about choosing a major or just want …
5 Reasons To Choose A Double Major
It’s safe to say that the majority of students anticipating applying for, or about to start, college wonder what they should choose as their major. It is a critical decision, and asking an eighteen-year-old to make such a choice when it will have such an impact on their career and potential life-path is a very …
3 Unique Ways To Research Potential Majors
Choosing a major is one of the many important decisions you will make that will eventually shape your career path. Make the right choice and you can look forward to an exciting career after you graduate. Make the wrong choice and you will find yourself struggling through. Yes, you can change majors mid-way through your …
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