Liberal Arts?!?! Frustration

intparent
Sun, 03 Jan 2016 05:35:52 +0000

So it seems to me that you would benefit from asking your GC or checking your library for the Book of Majors (published by the College Board). Spend some time with a couple packets of sticky notes – one color for “Yes, this major/career sounds GREAT!” and one color for, “Maybe this would work for me”. See what patterns you see at the end. Maybe medical profession, or business profession, or legal areas would appeal to you. It can’t hurt to spend a few hours doing it, and maybe it will help you pick a few more specific areas to explore in your first few semesters. Lots of students don’t know their majors going in. But if you can pick a few that interest you and try out classes in those areas, that can help. You can also do online research or visit the career office at college to see what jobs students with those majors are getting.

Minors certainly can help supplement your resume. Some colleges also offer certificates (sort of like a minor) in some subjects. I think you need to do some research on what majors are possible and think about your interests and aptitudes as part of deciding on what CC you might want to attend.