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Here are 3 bits of advice on picking your college major
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3 Bits of Advice on Picking Your College Major

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Picking a college major is a big step! Some students know exactly what they’re going to major in before they even apply to college, while others wish to wait until their junior year to declare. No matter what grade or year you’re in, you should always consider a few things before you choose. Consider Your …
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How to Select a College Major That’s Right for You

By Mackenzie FoxLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students are facing increasing pressures to pick the right college major. Whether it’s your parents, your teachers, or your peers, you’ll likely be getting plenty of questions surrounding your choice of college and major. “What’s your chosen major?” “What are your future career prospects with that major?” Everyone seems to have an opinion on the …
Adventure management is one of the more interesting majors offered.
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5 Bizarre College Majors in the U.S.

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
For every ordinary, there is extraordinary. A majority of college students might find themselves pursuing more traditional degrees. However, for some college-bound scholars traditional is not the way to go. There are a number of bizarre and unusual majors out there in the wide world of college. For example, in the UK you can major …
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Can You Switch College Majors? And is it a Good Idea?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 10, 2025
Key Takeaways Students can switch their majors in college. However, there are hurdles to changing areas of study, including increased costs, delayed graduation dates, and limited availability of certain majors. Students shouldn’t change their majors simply on a whim or because of outside pressure, as this can lead to burnout and other problems. Those looking to …
Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing is one of the new and growing college majors available to students.
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5 New and Emerging College Majors!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Change is not an easy thing to do. Plus, colleges seem to change at a slower pace than the rest of the world. Even so, there are newer and growing college majors coming into play at many universities across the country. Many of these majors are centered around technology since the industry has seen incredible …
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What’s a Double Major?

By Nick RandleLast updated on December 22, 2022
While studying up on different college majors, you may have come across the term “double major.” That essentially means pursuing two degrees at the same time. Unlike, pursing a minor (which involves completing approximately 18 credit hours), pursuing the double major involves completing all the required classes and credits you would need in order to …
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What is a College Minor?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 20, 2025
Key Takeaways: A college minor is a secondary academic discipline that may complement a student’s major, but it does not have to. Undergraduates must complete between 16 and 30 credit hours depending on the program (or approximately 6 – 10 courses) to earn a minor. Students are not required to declare a minor to earn …

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