How do I pick a major for college?
480050
start by deciding what you don't want to do.  Then just pick from what's left.  Remember you can change your major as many times as you want until at least your sophmore year, maybe longer.
282093
I would start with communication classes and build from there. Just ask your college counselor they should be able to help you put together your degree plan.
337618
I had this same problem.  My advice to you is to pick a major that you would be GOOD at.  When you're good at something you'll enjoy it more and instead of letting the money drive you, your passion will.
979419
Since you don't seem ready to apply yourself to a specific major, I'd recommend that you try undeclared. To be honest it is not difficult to change majors or select a mojor once you are at a University. Of course there is some paper work and you will need to meet with some advisors, but you will have to do that anyway.\n\nPopular majors are pretty standard across the board. Guess why? No one really knows what they want to do for the rest of their lives, liberal arts majors especially, which is why those are so popular. \n\nBusiness is popular\nCommunications\nElectrical Engineering is becoming impacted\nBiological Sciences\nPolitical Science\nPsychology\nAlong with other liberal arts\n\nJust go for the best University and worry about choosing a major after you get your feet wet. But please don't choose a major just because it can get you money or because 'you're good at it,' do something you like and you will be much happier.\n\nThe UC's stack up against eachother as follows:\nBerkely (Best Public University, good for any major)\nUCLA (Great Reputation, ok University / Good in law and medicine)\nUCSD (Just a hair behind UCLA / Great in science and engineering)\nIrvine\nUCSB (PARTY!!!)\nDavis (About the same as Santa barbara)\nSanta Cruz\nRiverside (About the same as Santa Cruz)\nMerced (Brand new and no one really knows)\n\nHope this helps.
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Here are two sites that have the information that you want. Remember, though, that there will be lots of job titles listed for each major, so it isn't a "one-on-one" list.\n\nWhat Can I Do with a Major In:\nhttp://www.career.fsu.edu/ccis/matchmajor/matchmenu.html\n\nWhat Can I Do with This Degree?\nhttp://careers.wcu.edu/majors.asp\n\nMajor to Career Converter:\nhttp://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/
925942
Search the internet or talk to your high school counselor. They'll be able to assist you on that. Different colleges or university's provide that major. If you like a certain school then you can look up if they have the major or not. Many schools do though.
715283
OK, I have a lot to say about this, so please give this a read. \n\nI have three college degrees. One is an associate's (I went to a community college), one is a bachelor's, and one is a master's. I didn't decide on my major until my junior year of college, and even then, I wasn't sure if I made the right decision. \n\nDO NOT let anyone tell you that you have to decide right away. You don't. Declare yourself a liberal arts major and take as many different classes as you can. Take what sounds interesting. Take internships. Take as much as you can! The only way to find out what you want to do is explore and experiment. \n\nAnd you don't have to know what you want to do for a living right out of high school OR college. I'm 28, and I've just decided what my "calling" is. It took me a long time, but I finally made it. \n\nBut I also want to go back to school for more education in areas where I didn't get to take classes. So, please, explore and don't let anyone pressure you into choosing a major.\n\nBy the way, I majored in English, and the only reason I did it is because I love to write. I didn't make the decision for careers because I'm certainly not making a lot of money off of my writing. :)\n\nGood luck, and my best to you with whatever decisions you make!
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What you major in might be different from what you actually end up doing, so it's ok if you hear different opinions. But from what you describe, I think you are fit for many majors and you just have to pick one to become a domain expert. Some examples:\n\nIf you wan to help the public, History is a good major to understand the evolution of society and events which have led to today's status quo. Understanding history will help you predict and mold the future as changes occur.\n\nIf you want to do (white collar jobs) public service, I think many people also get their law degree. Something you should consider after your bachelor's education.\n\nPsychology will help you understand why and how people think, which could help you get into clinics and social institutions helping mentally-ill people. I think to be a psychologist or someone who studies people, you would have to obtain a master's or doctor's degree. Something to think about... Some psychology grads also get hired by software companies to help build more intuitive and smarter software products.
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More than anything else, I would say you should explore what you like and learn what you have a passion for.  From there decide on how you'll fit that into a career.  I had no idea what to major in when I began in college, but I kept looking.  I was skeptical when they told me that college is a place to explore, but it really is; you just have to be intelligent about it.  Find out what really catches your interest (or heart), and fit your education to that.  After 2.5 years of college, as a former high school slacker, I would say that the most important thing is to enjoy what you’re studying.  You just have to jump into college and learn not to limit yourself.  Learn not to pity yourself when you seem to be studying more than what you think is “reasonable.”  Don’t kill yourself with work in high school; it’s more important to learn what you love to do.
484347
Simply choose what field in engineering interests you the most. You will get a better feel for this as you start taking college courses. Most college curiculum is set up that you take engineering basic courses first, and then gradually expand into your field of specialty as you advance through the program. Find what interests you most and stick with that.\n\nI personally chose the a "Power" engineering specialty within the Electrical Engineering field because I found the power classes that I took in school to be the most interesting. I subsequently took a job working for an electic utility.\n\nI would not have guessed that I would have chosen that field when I entered college, but as I took classes I found it to be the most interesting subject.\n\nGood luck in whatever you choose ...
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If you're talking about a major in college, then you should really talk to a counselor, someone that can help you decide. Although, if you're interested in computers, majoring in math could be a good move because it will give you a more extensive background to build your further education from.\n\nIf you're just asking about common courses, both math and English are going to be required by most colleges as part of the core curriculum. So you're kinda stuck there. But if you have space in your schedule to take an elective, I would go for whatever interests you. Electives are a chance to explore things that interest you, but you're not sure you want to pursue further.
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Make a list of your talents. Then make a list of your passions and what you love. Then choose the best field that will allow you to utilize your favorite talents in something you love. (e.g. Bob is a good observer and very analytical. Bob loves being outdoors. He loves nature and trying to name all the plants he sees. - Bob studies ecology, biology, etc and becomes an plant biologist at a nature center).\nMost importantly choose a major you absolutely love learning about! Not about which will make you the most money, etc.
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Spend a couple of days shadowing people in medical field areas that you are interested in.  Ask them lots of questions and be very observant.  There are plenty of other ares in the medical field that you may want to consider, such as therapy disciplines (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology).\n\nIf you are just starting college, take a wide variety of general ed. credits and this may help you to figure out what you really want to study.  And don't feel like you have to pick a major during your first or second year of school.  Take your time to figure out a field you truly have passion for and that you are willing to spend the time working to attain.\n\nBe aware that many medical field majors require a tremendous load of biology, science, and anatomy classes.  If you don't feel like this is an area that you come by naturally, really think about it.  Also, many medical majors require that you complete clinical practicums, internships, and externships- these take a lot of time and students do not typically get paid for these.
1102198
There are too many universities to list that offer that major.  You should go to various university websites and do some research.
902040
I strongly suggest meeting with an academic advisor. By talking with one, he/she may be able to help you figure out what your interests are, and from there they can help you decide on a major.\n\nIf you're still not sure, just make sure the classes you take will transfer towards all (or at least most) degrees so that you're not wasting time and money.\n\nGet involved. By working different jobs or joining different clubs/organizations, you may discover your passion for something, and from there you can decide on a major.\n\nI strongly recommend majoring in something you love. I am a math major (with secondary education emphasis). I want to teach math. The classes are hard, and the pay is not the best. But I'd rather be happy with my job and making little money than be miserable at work and make a lot of money.\n\nGood luck with the major deciding!
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This is a really hard question for everyone.  My advice would be to explore jobs that you think you may like. Shadow some people who do the jobs that you think you may like to do.  Talk to professors at college and ask them about the subjects they teach.  I found out what i wanted to be becuase I just kept asking people why did you choose this and how did you know this is what you wanted to do what do you like about it?  If you dont know and you are trying to choose a school i would choose a school with a lot of majors so you can explore and change your mind if necessary. Goodluck!
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All colleges are basically the same as far as the party scene goes, even the "Christian" colleges.  The best way to pick a college is to a) decide how far away from home you'd be willing to go and b) think about what you'd like to study and attend a college with a notoriously good department in that field of study.