Myth
#1 |
Choosing a major decides what I will do with the rest
of my life.
Most majors provide a background for several different career possibilities.
Furthermore, most college graduates can anticipate one or more career
changes during their working lives.
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Myth
#2 |
Somewhere there is a
test or an expert that can tell me what to major in (The Crystal Ball
Myth).
Counselors, tests, and interest inventories can help you discover
and sort through possibilities. Ultimately the decision will be yours..
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Myth
#3 |
I
should not declare a major until I am sure its what I really want.
Declaring a major doesn't necessarily commit you forever; it simply
gets you an advisor who is familiar with the requirements of the major
you are currently working on. To change a major (or to discuss the
possibility), contact a counselor in the Center for Student Success,
216 BSC.
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Myth
#4 |
Students should pick a field based on
the current job market so that they will be sure to find jobs.
Markets can change, sometimes as a result of students flocking to
the latest hot fields. Furthermore, you are most likely to be an attractive
candidate in a field to which you have been drawn by genuine interest
and ability. It is, of course, smart to be aware of hiring trends;
Career Services has resources to help you investigate them.
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Myth
#5 |
People with humanities or liberal arts majors (history, English, political
science, etc.) don't acquire any marketable skills.
Employees who can think analytically, organize information, speak
and write clearly, and adapt quickly to new developments are highly
valued in many fields.
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Myth
#6 |
Picking the right major will get me the
job I want.
Don't expect to be hired just because you picked a good major. Recruiters
like to see course work supplemented by internships, part-time or
volunteer work. Career Services can help you identify such experiential
opportunities.
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Myth
#7 |
The
best advice I can get is from my parents.
They may well have some good suggestions, but they cannot be equally
familiar with all fields. The job they enjoy or think you should enjoy
may or may not be best for you. Listen to them, but consider other
views as well, especially your own!
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Myth
#8 |
Being undecided about a major or career
during freshman and sophomore year is awful, terrible, shows a lack
of maturity, and will result in utter ruin and devastation.
Relax, this is just the right time to be exploring possibilities.
Our counselors are ready to work with you on planning your next steps.
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