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A piece of advice to the new college freshmen

The advice in terms of major and career selection for the newly admitted college student

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A piece of advice to the new college freshmen

Finding what you want to do in life right after you graduate from high school is truly a daunting decision. Some decisive people might be too sure about what they want in life, but there are some who are not quite sure. In today's article, I will try to give my insights to put that fresh student's decisiveness at ease.

First and foremost know that knowledge and education are for a life long endeavor, we can always have time to do what's right and can always walk the path you choose as long as you have the right motives and the dedication to do it. It might take some time but its always about having a growth mindset, having perseverance, and the willingness to do what is right. while keeping that in mind that there is no right or wrong majors here is the list of college advice that can help catapult you're after college careers:

1) Mostly try to restrain from jumping into doing arts or music right after your high school:

As tempting as it might be, try to get some strong heads on clash with some courses you hate, this might be the earliest time you can fail, but you can bounce back faster and stronger. But don't be discouraged as you will have learned the most valuable lesson of never giving up.

2) Try doing STEM first, give it your best (even if you fail you'll learn some invaluable skills)

This goes well with the first one, doing STEM courses helps you articulate and appreciate the hard work scientist and engineers put up in their daily lives and you get in a path of life long journey of factual answers, and deductive and logical reasoning.

3) Get perspective from and outside your school (from work, books, youtube videos)

Bookish knowledge is good and enough to get good grades but to get a real-life perspective, try to get some summer or parttime job, or do some volunteer work in the community. Also, college time is the best time to gather much information you need, so try utilizing youtube and its proactive contents effectively.

4) keep in mind that you are the master of your ship

In college, you might face many challenges, but you are the master of your ship, so try to always keep your ship afloat and keep in mind that you will sail and reach the destination at the docks (i.e graduate) no matter how late.

After keeping these things in mind there are the majors that in my opinion are the right one:

1) Engineering (civil, computer, mechanical, chemical and industrial)

Engineering is always a great career if you have a good affinity toward math and physics, and have an engineering/creating mindset.

2) Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Genetics, material sciences)

Pure and hard science are the path to go if you are into research and steam of endless discovery and experimentation.

3) For premed (Human biology, sociology, psychology, biochemistry for pharmacy)

If you are into research but are also thinking about a medical career (medical doctor, dentist, surgeon), these majors might be the best ones to look into.

4) Business (economics, accounting, marketing, and finance)

For everything in the world is business, the amount of time and money you spend all can be bundles into this category. Even though I'd suggest getting into this field with at least some prior education in science and engineering.

5) For pre-law (communication, English, Sociology, psychology)

It's important to be able to articulate thoughts and actions into place if you want to a lawyer, so these majors might give you a boost when practicing law

6) art, creation, music, and entrepreneurship.

If you want to try something before you actually start college that is fine too, as this might give you a heads up in the creative side of things.

These all are opinions and I hope this might help in some form or fashion.

PS: I wrote these in a hurry in about an hours, so I will be doing a whole lot of edit all week long, so stay tuned, and stay safe.. :) :} :)


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