What should I major in?

[ziggyonice]

Obviously, going to an online forum isn't my first choice for college advice, but I'm really hurting for ideas here... Especially going into my third year of college and still undeclared. All I've been doing this whole time is taking general education classes without any clue as to what I'm actually looking to do.

I'm not expecting anyone to have the answer, mainly because so much can go into this decision -- not only my interests but also the type of person I am. But any help is appreciated.



The big four:

I like computers, and while I know a lot about them, I'm not interested enough to go into something like computer science. It's just way over my head.

I really like teaching, especially something like computers. Being able to show people how to use software or learn more about their machine, and see their eyes light up, is a great feeling.

I really like working retail. Yeah, this one's kinda weird, but something about being in charge of all aspects of a department makes me feel kinda important.

I also like editing video and doing motion graphics using Final Cut Studio. I just do it for fun really, as I'm not as great at it, but I'm getting better slowly. But I can't see myself becoming good enough to get a job doing it.



P.S. Does anyone know of any online quizzes that are supposed to help you choose a college major? I've found some of those dumb 15-question tests, but I know that there are some actual "good" sites that really try to evaluate your options for you.

So if you know of a site that will actually give me some help narrowing down my options, please let me know.

Thanks.

 

[Capt Underpants]

What do you love?

Do that.

 

[kindablue09]

I don't know of any online quizzes per se, but most colleges have a career center; go there. There is a ton of knowledge about the job market, what is available, and what you need to get there. Sometimes you even find out about careers that you never knew existed (like mine).

Plus there are people there that are paid to help you find something that matches your interests. They are usually very good at it

 

[MrM]

Do you have any clue as to what you'd like to do in the future? You can apply a lot of different degrees to a lot of different jobs. Everyone uses a computer in the workplace, so you can find a few that might apply to anything. Business has a lot of opportunities. Music could apply towards certain teaching jobs. If you want to be a cop they really don't care what you major in, just as long as you've completed college with a degree.

You could even do what my friend does, she works from home as a graphic advertiser. She has about 25 clients at any given time, and makes a decent amount of money. It's not a bad gig.

 

[yg17]

If you had a million dollars, what would you do? Question answered

Peter: Our high school guidance counselor used to ask us what you'd do if you had a million dollars and you didn't have to work. And invariably what you'd say was supposed to be your career. So, if you wanted to fix old cars you're supposed to be an auto mechanic.
Samir: So what did you say?
Peter: I never had an answer. I guess that's why I'm working at Initech.
Michael: No, you're working at Initech because that question is ******** to begin with. If that quiz worked, there would be no janitors, because no one would clean **** up if they had a million dollars.
Samir: Well, I would invest half of it in Mutual Funds and give the rest of it to my friend, Saheib, in Securities.
Michael: Samir, the point of the exercise is that you could figure out what you want to do. And then…"PC load letter"?!! What the **** does that mean?!!

 

[iSaint]

You can do really well in Marketing, perhaps with some kind of minor in a computer field that would help you get ahead in the retail world.

 

[twoodcc]

out of the things you listed, what do you like to do the most?

 

[davidjearly]

You need to register (free), but you could always complete the Stamford Test provided by Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK).

 

[Fizzoid]

Marketing or a design agency specialising in retail?

 

[Zombie Acorn]

In most colleges you take quite a few geneds in the first two years, you can try a class out or two in different major fields and switch if you feel the need to.

 

[question fear]

Major in computers or whatever you find intellectually stimulating. Work part-time for a retail establishment while you are in college. After college, if you really like retail, having the part-time work under your belt will help you get a management/merchandising position that you really like at a retail company.