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Choosing a major is important but it rarely determines what you will do “with the rest of your life.”

People change careers many times, so preparing for yourfirstcareer is all you need to think about right now. Most employers look for skills and achievements, rather than a specific college major. Choosing a course of study in which you can achieve good grades and find enjoymentis the surest road to success.

Regardless of field, all employers wantcandidateswith skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, analysis, technology, and organization. You can develop these skills through internships, part-time jobs, campus leadership roles, volunteering, studying abroad, tutoring, researching, and coursework.

Help! I’m Undecided

Don’t worry, many students come in as undeclared majors! Over your first year or so, your decision about what to major in may spring from new self-knowledge, an interesting class or internship experience, or emerging interest in a career field. Sometimes, choosing a major is difficult because you believe that you must knownowwhat your future career will be – but major decisiondoes notnecessarily equal career decision. Here are our suggestions to help you choose:

  1. Contact theOffice of Academic Services and Retentionto arrange an appointment with anadviser.
  2. Participate in theInternship Prep Seminar, a foundational preparation prior to an internship.
  3. Visit theCenter for Career and Professional Developmentwhere you can meet with acareer counselor to discuss your options.
  4. At yourvisit to theCareer Center, request a career assessment to help in choosing a major.
  5. Familiarize yourself with what employers seek by looking at internship postings onHandshake.
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