Have you decided on a major yet? Great! Do you know what to expect? Do you know what you should focus on? Here are some questions you can ask your high school counselors to help you get started on the right foot. Are There Any Scholarships For My Major? There are scholarships for just about …
How to Select a College Major That’s Right for You
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 …
Psychology and Sociology Majors: What’s the Difference?
Short answer: when you compare psychology vs sociology, it comes down to how many people are involved. Are we looking at individuals or groups? But that’s a short answer, and we explain much more in-depth below. When thinking about what you want to major in at college, there can often be some confusion. A lot …
5 Bizarre College Majors in the U.S.
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 …
Pros and Cons of Changing Your Major
There are many opportunities to learn from excited and knowledgeable professors on a college campus. When starting college, it can be overwhelming to pick a major because there are just so many to choose from. While it is completely normal to be an open (or undecided) major, students feel pressured to pick a major they …
Can I Switch College Majors? Should I?
Picking a major is a, well, major part of the college process. A lot of effort can go into searching for schools that have a reputable program for your desired major. College majors can be broad or niche, common or unique. And since majors largely determine what sort of classes you’ll take or specialize in, …
5 New and Emerging College Majors!
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 …
What Does it Mean to Double Major in College? Should I Do It?
While studying up on different college majors, you may have come across the term “double major.” Curious about what it means? We’ll break it down for you. What is a double major? Students pursuing a double major will complete two sets of degree requirements, and earn one bachelor’s degree when finished. This means students can …
What Exactly is a College Minor? Should I Minor in Something?
Every student in college eventually decides on a college major. That is their primary academic focus, the subject most of their classes will surround, what they study above all else. The major has certain requirements and will determine what sort of degree they receive. But not every student declares, studies, or graduates with a college …
Major Naysayers: How to Deal with Stereotypes About College Majors
When I told my parents–both hardworking business people–that I wanted to major in English/Creative Writing, I could sense their hesitation. They sat me down multiple times to explain how I would need a steady, well-paying job after college. They urged me to switch to Communications or Education and just take literature classes on the side. …