Major vs. Career: How to Think About Your Future Before Choosing
A major is a few years of study. A career is decades of work. Confusing the two is one of the biggest sources of stress when picking a university major.
Majors open doors; they do not assign jobs
Most majors lead to many possible careers. The same job can also be reached through several different majors.
Look at jobs, then trace them back
Pick three jobs that interest you and look at which majors current professionals studied. The variety will surprise you.
Choose a major that keeps options open
A solid major in a field you enjoy beats a narrow major in a field you tolerate.
Use a recommendation as a starting point
A structured recommendation is a first map, not a contract.
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Do I need to know my career before choosing a major?+
No. Knowing the directions you are excited about is enough.