When choosing a college major, keep in mind, if you are like the majority of people, the nature of your career will vary throughout your life. So, you’re probably not choosing your job for life when you choose a college major. Knowing that can take the pressure off of a lot of people and make it easier to focus clearly on the decision at hand.

However, you are making a big decision that can permanently open many doors for you over the long term, and, depending upon the choices you make, can also close several doors. For that reason, it’s important to take the time to get to know interests, priorities, natural talents and career expectations before you commit to a program.

Too many people simply stumble into the first program that comes to mind, or a program choice based on social pressures or choices based on the success of others. Choosing a college major is a major decision that can have a far reaching impact on your long term options. That kind of choice is too important to leave up to chance or social pressure.

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