Choosing a major is an important, yet difficult, step on the road to earning your diploma. Some head to college with hopes of being a psychologist or a doctor, and others start their freshman year ready to focus on their interests. When you graduated high school, did you know what you wanted to study already? Or did you wait a few semesters before you declared?A lot of stress is put on higher education. If you are feeling overwhelmed about selecting a path, just remember that the major you choose for your degree doesn't necessarily set the course for the rest of your life. Many people land jobs outside their field of studies and go on to be very successful. So, consider your interests when electing a major and you will enjoy your continuing education much more.
From a more practical stand point, do your research before deciding on a major. Education is a priceless commodity, but universities have a hefty price tag with student loans. Consider how the market is trending in certain fields and project how job availability and salary will be once you graduate. According to Forbes, the fastest growing professional fields are health care and computer technology. Maybe nursing school could be for you.
Still not sure what major you would like to pursue? Check out our list of top searched college majors for some ideas.
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2. English major
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4. Communications major
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10. Philosophy major
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By Grace on Jan 25th 2009 at 7:29AM
I studied business and economics which is a good background for anything.
I recently had my hours got at my job and am struggling financially..and started to lookonline for opportunities. I do love the sites that tell you that you can earn a million dollars online by working a few hours a day and then they tell you about their yachts and race cars. Then there is a cost to sign up. The only one making millions is the guy with the race car.
Given the fact that I am making less money then I was a year ago and my 401K is worth poop, I did look for creative ways to add to my income.
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..and I still think a business background prepares you to be scrappy and bend with the economic environment
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By Chris on Jan 25th 2009 at 11:46PM
I graduated college in 1998, afterwards the college decided to sell my loan. I had had several loan companies. I went into the Peace Corps and had to consolidate quickly, so the one that contacted me had me at 8.4 interest! My payments each month are that of a mortgage. This is truely unfair, I only borrowed $55, and the interest adds up to $104. Now if I were loaning someone this amount and charging that kind of interest I would be jailed for Loan Sharking. Obama had better hear from all of us as we cannot afford this, and I am thinking of default, because I can't afford rent or food. Thank you
By Sharon Jorgensen on Mar 10th 2009 at 6:18AM
Unlike the writers of the first 8 comments, I actually went to college. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology and the other is a Master Of Criminal Justice. Both of these fields are hot because there are so many crazy criminals out there to practice on, (pun intended). This is real-life experience talking, which is the type of response to the basic article that you should expect.
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If the reader (you) falls for any of these advertisements, then you (the reader) are statistically 99% stupid. Being stupid is a very important, high-level psychological term that is often criminal in nature. (There, I managed to use some of the knowledge I gained from those degrees I have, -- all in one sentence)!
Thank you , and have a nice day! Leave cash only for me with the secretary/receptionist.
Robin
By Robin Hauck on Jan 25th 2009 at 9:11AM
I've known what I would like to study since fifth grade. Originally, i wanted to study paleontology, but in high school i switched to forensic pathology because paleontology-though fun- is not financially stable; funding for digs either comes from grants or your own pocket.
By xminess on Jan 27th 2009 at 12:41AM
The article didnt say anything about selling junk to anybody, cant you people read. Maybe you should be suggesting helpful thoughts to students looking to go to college instead of selling your crap.
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Listen to Robin & Grace.
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By marksmant02 on Jan 25th 2009 at 10:24AM
As a parent from the Hippy Generation and now a teacher, I find that we made two major mistakes when we discussed college with our kids:
1. We enjoyed them to major in what they liked without regard for career development.
2. We suggested that an "A" in an easy subject is better than a "C" in a hard subject.
As a result, college grads make about 35,000 annually if they can find a job. If you measure the ROI, then college may not be the investment is was suppose to be.
Tom
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