How did you decide on your career/major?

I am having the hardest time deciding what to do with my major, if I should keep it or switch to something else. So I want to ask everyone...How did you decide on your major/ or career? Do you regret what you do, and would you change your major and get a degree in soemthing else if you had the capability to do so? And do you know how I can decide on a major, because its my third year in college and I need help. And counselors dont work at my school bc its a community college and so you dont have one counselor you see for one thing, you go to whoever is availabe, which sucks...How did you decide on your career/major?
Honestly, sounds like you need to take a step back and take a look at the big picture.



If your schooling cost is causing you pains, then it's not worth it to ';force'; yourself into any major until you really know what you want to do. Perhaps you're just not ready to go after any major yet ... I'd suggest stepping out into the work force for a year or two to figure out exactly what it is that you want to do. A large place like a hospital with a multitude of different careers could be a great eye opener, and could even provide some financial support to lead you in a certain direction (ie nursing).



I have an electrical engineering degree from a very expensive private school, and I saw quite a few people at least try to get engineering degrees when it wasn't what they really wanted to do ... especially in something like medicine or engineering, you need to know for yourself that it's what you want. Definitely not worth racking up student debt while you're trying to figure it all out!



Take some time off, get an ';okay'; paying job somewhere, and the life experiences you'll have will naturally guide you into something ... don't force it!How did you decide on your career/major?
i would just like to say that it is a terrible suggestion to quit school. i just hope you didn't

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Take the ASVAB test, sponsored by the military. It will help you learn what you are good at learning and compare it to your interests. It costs nothing to take and incurs no obligation to the military.



I enlisted in the Army to have financial independence and freedom, be my own man while I found what I wanted to do in life...it took me 16 years to figure it out...now I am 39, can retire anyday from the Army, and can start my new career. I actually am doing what I want to do, getting my resume padded and making my contacts for when I do retire.
it 'll be better if you choose based on your favorite things to do...or sometimes it isn't your most favorite but you think that this major can be more prospective..it depends on your own decision...good luck n hope you 'll find the best
yep been there going to comunity collage myself! no help from counselors! i picked mine based on what i was interested in which happens to be computers and things related to them but i also like art and graphic arts so gen tech was major minor was graphic arts! and realisticly i can get a good job in a field relating to either of those things. so just look at what you want to do as a career and your interests and find something that balances the two!
SO let me sum up. Three years in and you have no clue what you want to do with your life? Why are you asking us? We don't know what you're majoring in, what career you've chosen, what job would make you happy. How we chose is not any concern either because you are not us.



You need to stop relying on and blaming others. You need to stop and think then make a decision then stick with it. So think hard and make the right one so you choose the right path for the rest of your life!
someone told me when I was having the same trouble --that she (as an adult) didn't know anyone hardly that went into the field they studied in school. She told me to just do what I enjoyed. So here's what I did: I went through the college catalogue and circled all the classes I would LOVE to take. then I went back to see if there was a theme. and then if there was a major I could take that fit that theme. and there was: American Studies.



so that's what I did.



best of luck to ya!



and take some classes of stuff you really enjoy.
yes it is pathetic if someone or the condition is not helping us to get the clear picture of our interest.

My suggestion is, you try to look from your side, think what you like you want to be.

It means try to be really you, don't be what other people want you to be. After you know what is your interests, then you can decide what kind of career you want to take. Then you can decide the major to take.



Of course there is a lot of choices, that's whay we need some counselors to consult to.

If they are not available for us, then we can ask some people around us. Ask their experience of choosing major/career.

Hopefully it they can get you better understanding for the better future.



a little bit share to choose career.

if you are an indoor type person , then you may chooses career which keep you stay in the office from 8 to 5.

the job examples for an indoor type person : accounting, administrator, lab researcher, etc

if you are an outdoor type person. then you may choose a career that make you out of the office minimum 40% of the working hours. Inside sales, etc

the job examples for an outdoor type person : Sales, Architect, etc



Good luck
if your not planning on going into a medical or IT profession, then do business admin or business mgmt, because with that you can get a job anywhere......thanks no prob