Connecting Interests, Majors and Careers
Choosing a major is not 'take a quiz and decide'. Translate interests into directions, inspect what you study, what graduates do and where the industry is, then use score and rank to trade off. Interest is a starting point, not the only answer.
Three layers
Interest: R practical, I investigative, A artistic, S social, E enterprising, C conventional.
Major: inspect courses, subject requirements and graduate outcomes, not just the name.
Career: inspect daily tasks, industry cycles, city distribution and entry barriers.
Pitfalls
Mistaking 'hot' for 'fit'; hotness changes.
Looking only at starting salary, not five-to-ten-year growth or workload.
Ignoring family resources, city preferences and health constraints.
FAQ
Can interests change?
Yes; recalibrate with transfers, minors and internships in college.
Do parents' opinions matter?
They matter, but facts about courses and careers and your long-term tolerance come first.
Sources
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