I am half-way through my declared major but am starting to realize it’s not for me. I really don’t want to get a lot of loans by switching to another degree.
What should I do?
-Grudgingly Declared
Dear Grudgingly Declared, I once met a fascinating man who had accomplished many things. I asked how he got into the number of things he had done and his response was simple, “don’t narrow yourself to one specific thing.” As college students I think we make this mistake often. We are forced to decide on a major that leads us to a path we are supposed to be on for the rest of our lives. When finances get thrown into the mix, we feel even more pressure to decide. My advice to you would be to take advantage of the diversity requirements the university has to find an area of greater interest. If you feel as though you’re too far in the game for that, try getting an internship in an area of interest. A lot of employers are looking at the paper, not to see what your major is, but to be able to tell you stick with your commitments and you are capable of being taught. If you have a degree and in addition to experience through an internship, you have an advantage when someone is reviewing your resume. If you have to finish your unwanted major, do it. Adding a second major may not be as difficult or costly as you think. You could also finish your degree and get a job in your field. You could come back to school when you can afford it, or take classes part time. Don’t narrow yourself to one specific thing or path. Many people have a lot of careers in their lifetime. Why can’t you?
